Job Details

Sr Telecom Engineer - Network Infrastructure

Position Number: 6853083
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Computing - Network/System Administration

Sr Telecom Engineer - Network Infrastructure

Salary: $76,617.00 - $90,137.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2605467
Closing: 1/20/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Digital Transformation/CIO

Position Announcement

At Utah Valley University, we empower professionals who are passionate about innovation, collaboration, and excellence in technology infrastructure. This senior-level position offers the opportunity to shape the backbone of the university's physical IT systems-designing, implementing, and maintaining layer 1 network infrastructure that supports thousands of students, faculty, and staff. You'll work in a dynamic environment where strategic thinking, technical expertise, and cross-departmental coordination come together to ensure reliable and forward-thinking solutions.

As a member of UVU's technology team, you'll contribute to projects that directly impact the institution's mission of student success and operational efficiency. This role values both leadership and hands-on expertise, offering the chance to guide projects, mentor peers, and collaborate with internal and external partners. If you're driven to create resilient, high-performance infrastructure that advances education and innovation, UVU provides the platform to make a meaningful and lasting impact.

Summary of Responsibilities

Engineer: Lead the design, development, and installation of physical layer infrastructure to meet business requirements in accordance with best practices. Conduct analysis of business problems and oversee the evaluation, development, and recommendation of specific infrastructure products to provide cost-effective solutions that meet business and technology requirements. Create a well-informed infrastructure strategy and manage the adoption/implementation process by overseeing the installation. Offer guidance in infrastructure movement techniques, etc. Direct research and the design of best-fit infrastructure architectures.
Installation/Troubleshooting/Management: Configures and maintains physical IT infrastructure spaces. Performs configuration and management tasks, including upgrades and maintenance fixes to IT facilities. Manages the installation, configuration, maintenance, connectivity, and troubleshooting of physical/environmental IT infrastructure. Enforces procedures and resolves technical issues to ensure all aspects of the physical IT infrastructure systems meet business demands. Implements security policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.
Team Lead: Lead the infrastructure in planning and designing new installs and changes to existing physical infrastructure. Coordinate with university personnel and contractors to provide the best experience and installation of infrastructure. Be a reference to team members as questions and concerns arise. Stay up to date on new and improved technologies to remain at the leading edge of physical infrastructure needs. Manages part-time/student schedules to allow enough work time to complete jobs. Approves time and trains them with knowledge and skills to complete jobs on time and up to our standards.
Governance: Maintains current knowledge on industry through acquiring information on new technologies and procedures by attending conferences, webinars, and current industry training. Conducts research on emerging technologies in support of physical IT infrastructure. Recommends technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and system flexibility. Consults with and provides technical advice to other departments. Contributes to strategic plans.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or technology-related field, plus 4 years of experience; OR any combination of education and experience totaling 8 years.

Preferred Certifications/Credentials:

BICSI Technician
RCDD

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

Knowledge and experience working in a customer service, team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Knowledge and experience with presenting ideas in user-friendly language.
Knowledge of Project Management principles
Knowledge of TIA low-voltage standards
Knowledge of physical layer installation and troubleshooting practices for copper, fiber, and network equipment.
Knowledge of fiber cleaning best practices.
Knowledge of the physical installation of network equipment.
Knowledge of analog phone installation and troubleshooting.

Skills

Skills in capacity planning, systems design, and audit response.
Skills with technical training and mentoring of junior team members.
Skills in conflict resolution.
Skills with copper and fiber termination techniques and best practices.
Skill in customer service.
Skill in working within a team environment.
Skill in working with a diverse customer base.
Skill in communicating in verbal and written form.

Abilities

Ability to exercise effective interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to read, write, and interpret technical documentation and procedures pertaining to network systems and application management.
Ability to think logically, resolve problems, identify tasks, and develop project plans.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and requests based on the organizational goals and objectives.
Ability to be self-motivated with a strong customer service orientation and a keen attention to detail.
Ability to present ideas and solutions in user-friendly language.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5197635/sr-telecom-engineer-network-infrastructure

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