University of Utah
Network Control Specialists
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Hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT
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Full-Time
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$65K - $80K
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Information Technology
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March 16th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Utah is hiring Network Control Specialists. These specialists monitor and support critical network elements to ensure continuous operation of network infrastructure, identify and address trouble conditions to minimize service interruptions, and collaborate with engineering teams to improve network performance and quality. They provide primary support for the Utah Education Network's Network Operations Center focusing on network monitoring, management, and maintenance.
Highlights
- Manage, monitor, and maintain Utah Education Network's critical network infrastructure.
- Perform proactive network status checks and troubleshoot layer 2 and layer 3 issues on Cisco switches and routers.
- Work with engineering and network control teams to develop tools and processes for service quality improvement.
- Review both planned and unplanned network infrastructure changes to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Positions available at three levels: Specialist I (entry level), II (developing), and III (career level) with increasing experience requirements.
- Requires proficiency with Cisco platforms; scripting or programming experience preferred.
- Full-time positions with a day shift schedule Wednesday through Sunday, mandatory weekend work, and some in-office work post-training.
- Compensation range of $65,000 to $80,000 annually depending on level and experience.
- Minimum qualifications vary by level, ranging from bachelor's degree plus 2 years experience up to bachelor's plus 6 years or equivalent master's degree experience.
- Supports University of Utah’s Network Operations Center customers and requires ability to telework with some on-site attendance for training and regular in-office days.
Network Control Specialists Full Description
Network Control Specialists
Announcement
Details
Open Date | 03/11/2026
Requisition Number | PRN44456B
Job Title | Network Control Specialists
Working Title | Network Operations Engineer
Career Progression Track | P00
Track Level | P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code | Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Schedule: Wednesday through Sunday 7:30a – 4:30p with some mid-week flexibility.
This is a weekend shift with Saturdays and Sundays mandatory.
This position will require 2-4 weeks of in person training at our Salt Lake City Network Operations Center.
Following completion of training, 2 days a week of in-office work will be required at our Salt Lake City Network Operations Center.
This position is required to be prompt and on-time to facilitate customer requests during normal business hours.
VP Area | President
Department | 00336 - KUEN/Utah Education Network
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | 65000 - 80000
Close Date | 06/30/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary | Network Control SpecialistsMonitor and support critical network elements to maintain the continuous operation of network and system infrastructure. Follow procedures to identify and validate trouble conditions and take the appropriate course of action to minimize service interruption. Perform proactive network status checks as part of normal surveillance activities, ensuring optimum performance. Work closely with various engineering groups and network control technicians to develop and implement tools and processes to improve capabilities and ensure quality service levels. Review planned and unplanned changes to network infrastructure. Ensure all networks are meeting industry standards and performance goals.
This position provides support for UEN’s customers in the Network Operations Center. It is primarily focused on Network Monitoring, Management, and Maintenance.
This is a Category IIA position: Not required on campus and able to telework.
Employees and/or functions where employees are able to work remotely in order to maintain campus systems, campus operations, clinical operations, and patient care.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.eduThe department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities | Performs duties associated with the management, monitoring, and maintaining UEN’s (Utah Education Network) Network Operations Center:
Monitor and support critical network elements to maintain the continuous operation of network and system infrastructure.
Follow procedures to identify and validate trouble conditions and take the appropriate course of action to minimize service interruption.
Perform proactive network status checks as part of normal surveillance activities, ensuring optimum performance.
Log into Cisco switches and routers and perform basic layer 2 and 3 troubleshooting.
Work closely with various engineering groups and network control technicians to develop and implement tools and processes to improve capabilities and ensure quality service levels.
Review planned and unplanned changes to network infrastructure.
Ensure all networks are meeting industry standards and performance goals.
Requires basic skill set and proficiency.
Conduct work assignments as directed.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Often: This is primarily a remote work position
Seldom: Occasional Office attendance is required
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, bending, twisting, kneeling, squating, crawling.
Seldom: Reaching overhead, lifting- up to 50 pounds.
Network Control Specialist, IMonitor and support critical network elements to maintain the continuous operation of network and system infrastructure. Follow procedures to identify and validate trouble conditions and take the appropriate course of action to minimize service interruption. Perform proactive network status checks as part of normal surveillance activities, ensuring optimum performance. Work closely with various engineering groups and network control technicians to develop and implement tools and processes to improve capabilities and ensure quality service levels. Review planned and unplanned changes to network infrastructure. Ensure all networks are meeting industry standards and performance goals. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P35051Grade: P13
Network Control Specialist, IIMonitor and support critical network elements to maintain the continuous operation of network and system infrastructure. Follow procedures to identify and validate trouble conditions and take the appropriate course of action to minimize service interruption. Perform proactive network status checks as part of normal surveillance activities, ensuring optimum performance. Work closely with various engineering groups and network control technicians to develop and implement tools and processes to improve capabilities and ensure quality service levels. Review planned and unplanned changes to network infrastructure. Ensure all networks are meeting industry standards and performance goals. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P35052Grade: P17
Network Control Specialist, IIIMonitor and support critical network elements to maintain the continuous operation of network and system infrastructure. Follow procedures to identify and validate trouble conditions and take the appropriate course of action to minimize service interruption. Perform proactive network status checks as part of normal surveillance activities, ensuring optimum performance. Work closely with various engineering groups and network control technicians to develop and implement tools and processes to improve capabilities and ensure quality service levels. Review planned and unplanned changes to network infrastructure. Ensure all networks are meeting industry standards and performance goals. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P35053Grade: P18
Minimum Qualifications | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Network Control Specialist, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Network Control Specialist, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Network Control Specialist, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences | Experience with Cisco Systems platforms
Experience with scripting and/or programming languages
Experience troubleshooting layer 2/layer 3 network issues
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary |
Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Requisition Number | PRN44456B
Job Title | Network Control Specialists
Working Title | Network Operations Engineer
Career Progression Track | P00
Track Level | P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code | Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Schedule: Wednesday through Sunday 7:30a – 4:30p with some mid-week flexibility.
This is a weekend shift with Saturdays and Sundays mandatory.
This position will require 2-4 weeks of in person training at our Salt Lake City Network Operations Center.
Following completion of training, 2 days a week of in-office work will be required at our Salt Lake City Network Operations Center.
This position is required to be prompt and on-time to facilitate customer requests during normal business hours.
VP Area | President
Department | 00336 - KUEN/Utah Education Network
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | 65000 - 80000
Close Date | 06/30/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary | Network Control SpecialistsMonitor and support critical network elements to maintain the continuous operation of network and system infrastructure. Follow procedures to identify and validate trouble conditions and take the appropriate course of action to minimize service interruption. Perform proactive network status checks as part of normal surveillance activities, ensuring optimum performance. Work closely with various engineering groups and network control technicians to develop and implement tools and processes to improve capabilities and ensure quality service levels. Review planned and unplanned changes to network infrastructure. Ensure all networks are meeting industry standards and performance goals.
This position provides support for UEN’s customers in the Network Operations Center. It is primarily focused on Network Monitoring, Management, and Maintenance.
This is a Category IIA position: Not required on campus and able to telework.
Employees and/or functions where employees are able to work remotely in order to maintain campus systems, campus operations, clinical operations, and patient care.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.eduThe department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities | Performs duties associated with the management, monitoring, and maintaining UEN’s (Utah Education Network) Network Operations Center:
Monitor and support critical network elements to maintain the continuous operation of network and system infrastructure.
Follow procedures to identify and validate trouble conditions and take the appropriate course of action to minimize service interruption.
Perform proactive network status checks as part of normal surveillance activities, ensuring optimum performance.
Log into Cisco switches and routers and perform basic layer 2 and 3 troubleshooting.
Work closely with various engineering groups and network control technicians to develop and implement tools and processes to improve capabilities and ensure quality service levels.
Review planned and unplanned changes to network infrastructure.
Ensure all networks are meeting industry standards and performance goals.
Requires basic skill set and proficiency.
Conduct work assignments as directed.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Often: This is primarily a remote work position
Seldom: Occasional Office attendance is required
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, bending, twisting, kneeling, squating, crawling.
Seldom: Reaching overhead, lifting- up to 50 pounds.
Network Control Specialist, IMonitor and support critical network elements to maintain the continuous operation of network and system infrastructure. Follow procedures to identify and validate trouble conditions and take the appropriate course of action to minimize service interruption. Perform proactive network status checks as part of normal surveillance activities, ensuring optimum performance. Work closely with various engineering groups and network control technicians to develop and implement tools and processes to improve capabilities and ensure quality service levels. Review planned and unplanned changes to network infrastructure. Ensure all networks are meeting industry standards and performance goals. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P35051Grade: P13
Network Control Specialist, IIMonitor and support critical network elements to maintain the continuous operation of network and system infrastructure. Follow procedures to identify and validate trouble conditions and take the appropriate course of action to minimize service interruption. Perform proactive network status checks as part of normal surveillance activities, ensuring optimum performance. Work closely with various engineering groups and network control technicians to develop and implement tools and processes to improve capabilities and ensure quality service levels. Review planned and unplanned changes to network infrastructure. Ensure all networks are meeting industry standards and performance goals. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P35052Grade: P17
Network Control Specialist, IIIMonitor and support critical network elements to maintain the continuous operation of network and system infrastructure. Follow procedures to identify and validate trouble conditions and take the appropriate course of action to minimize service interruption. Perform proactive network status checks as part of normal surveillance activities, ensuring optimum performance. Work closely with various engineering groups and network control technicians to develop and implement tools and processes to improve capabilities and ensure quality service levels. Review planned and unplanned changes to network infrastructure. Ensure all networks are meeting industry standards and performance goals. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P35053Grade: P18
Minimum Qualifications | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Network Control Specialist, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Network Control Specialist, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Network Control Specialist, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences | Experience with Cisco Systems platforms
Experience with scripting and/or programming languages
Experience troubleshooting layer 2/layer 3 network issues
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary |
Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- * How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
- Do you currently live in the Salt Lake City, UT area or have plans to relocate?
- YES
- NO
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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