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University of Alaska
Network Communications Specialist
Higher Ed
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Alaska is hiring a Network Communications Specialist to help deliver the statewide connectivity linking campuses across Alaska, from global Internet 2 connections down to local UAF networks and its rural campuses and learning centers. The specialist joins a collaborative Network Operations and Engineering team supporting students, research scientists, faculty, and staff. The role centers on keeping the university's network infrastructure connected, aligned, and ready for future growth.
Highlights
- Maintains connectivity linking University of Alaska campuses statewide
- Manages global Internet 2 connections for the university system
- Supports local UAF networks and UAF's rural campuses and learning centers
- Works within a collaborative Network Operations and Engineering team
- Serves students, research scientists, faculty, and staff across the university
- Supports WAN and LAN infrastructure in an enterprise environment
- Works with routing and switching infrastructure and enterprise IT projects
- Requires a bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field and 4 years of progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- Represented by a bargaining unit, the Coalition of Alaska University Staff for Equity (CAUSE)-UAW
- Full benefits package includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family, and medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Based on the Fairbanks campus in an on-site, full-time exempt staff role
Network Communications Specialist Full Description
Are you ready to make a statewide impact? The University of Alaska OIT Telecommunications Services is looking for a Senior Network Specialist to join our mission-driven team. We provide the vital connectivity that links campuses across the vast landscape of Alaska, managing everything from global Internet 2 connections to the local UAF networks and UAF's rural campuses and learning centers.
In this role, you aren't just maintaining infrastructure; you are part of a collaborative Network Operations and Engineering team dedicated to supporting students, research scientists, and faculty and staff. Join a skilled team of motivated professionals where your work ensures our university community stays connected, aligned, and ready for the future.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (i.e. Information Technology or other related field) and 4 years progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Demonstrated experience supporting WAN and LAN in an enterprise environment, working with routing and switching infrastructure, and working on enterprise IT projects.
Position Details
This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 81, based on education and experience.
Application review will begin on August 4, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration; however, the recruitment will remain open until filled.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sarah Randazzo, Signers' Business Office HR Coordinator, at [email protected].
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Coalition of Alaska University Staff for Equity (CAUSE)-UAW.
To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at [email protected].
The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report in compliance with the Clery Act, covering campus safety, crime statistics, and emergency notification procedures; access details are available on request.
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