NETWORK ANALYST-SENIOR (Grade 13)

Under general direction, provides technical leadership and overall
guidance in the selection, installation, evaluation, adaptation,
and/or development of new data communication and networking products
and technologies, and development and documentation of procedures for
their installation, use, maintenance, troubleshooting, and management,
and trains other groups in these areas. Works at a high technical
level. Provides guidance to users and departments on complex data
communication and networking problems, including design, consulting,
implementation, and troubleshooting. Writes or specifies data
communication and networking software. Designs or prepares and
conducts classes on high-level data communication and networking
topics. Keeps abreast of developments in data communication
technology, protocols, and software, and provides technical leadership
and guidance to other network analysts and other groups within AcIS
and other departments.

Supervision received: Receives general direction.

Supervision exercised: May act as project leader or train other
network analysts. May be involved reviewing performance of other
network analysts.

Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, EE, or related
field, higher degree preferred, and at least three years professional
experience in data communication or network analysis, or equivalent
combination of education and experience. Thorough knowledge of network
architectures, topologies, and protocols. Expertise in data
communication and networking technology, networking software and
programming. Knowledge of many computer systems. Familiarity with
programming languages relevant to area of specialization. Very good
oral and written communication skills, including the ability to
prepare polished technical documentation and articles for
publication. Technical supervisory experience helpful.