Network Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Knoxville Utilities Board
Location: Knoxville, TN 37918
Description:
Salary: $63,200.00 - $117,700.00 Annually
Location : 4505 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
Job Number: 00825
Department: Corporate Network & Cybersecurity
Opening Date: 04/18/2025
Closing Date: 5/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Classification: System Administrator
Work Hours: 40+ hours / week: M - F
About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 501,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.
About the Role: The Network Engineer position is in a team-oriented environment on the Network and Communications team. The individual filling the position will work with customers, the networking team, and other IT staff. Key responsibilities include developing solutions to complex problems and providing technical support, testing, and problem diagnostics on a Cisco network. The candidate must have the ability to completely manage assigned systems including; system reliability, patching, security, back-ups, change management, and demonstrate the ability to take ownership of these systems. The position requires working stand-by, working after hours/weekends, and on-call duties. The position will require traveling within the KUB service territory to remote KUB locations for installs, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work / field work; exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and can bend, stoop and lift. Sedentary work involves sitting in normal office conditions. Must be able to climb steps and work from ladders in a combination of office and field environments. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and / or exceed those demands described above.
Minimum Requirements:
Please note that due to our internal education requirements, this position will not support H-1B immigration status; we are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.
Preferred Requirements:
Selection Process
About the Selection Process:
Phase 1 - Apply online at www.kub.org
Phase 2 - Experience, training, and education evaluation
Phase 3 - Interview with department representatives
Phase 4 - Written, performance, and behavioral exercises
Phase 5 - Background Investigation
Phase 6 - Physical assessment and/or drug screen*
*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program
If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.
Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
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Describe your experience most pertinent to this position.
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Describe why you are interested in this position and working at KUB.
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Have you Interviewed with KUB in the past? If so, for what position?
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Describe your reasons for leaving your jobs within the past seven years.
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If you would like to attach a resume to your application, please make sure it is attached in the "Attachments" section.
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If you answered "Career/Job Fair," Employee Referral," or "Other" to the 'how did you first hear about this opportunity' question, please include details here. If 'no,' please type "N/A" in the text box.
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Location : 4505 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
Job Number: 00825
Department: Corporate Network & Cybersecurity
Opening Date: 04/18/2025
Closing Date: 5/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Classification: System Administrator
Work Hours: 40+ hours / week: M - F
About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 501,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.
About the Role: The Network Engineer position is in a team-oriented environment on the Network and Communications team. The individual filling the position will work with customers, the networking team, and other IT staff. Key responsibilities include developing solutions to complex problems and providing technical support, testing, and problem diagnostics on a Cisco network. The candidate must have the ability to completely manage assigned systems including; system reliability, patching, security, back-ups, change management, and demonstrate the ability to take ownership of these systems. The position requires working stand-by, working after hours/weekends, and on-call duties. The position will require traveling within the KUB service territory to remote KUB locations for installs, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work / field work; exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and can bend, stoop and lift. Sedentary work involves sitting in normal office conditions. Must be able to climb steps and work from ladders in a combination of office and field environments. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and / or exceed those demands described above.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Ability to properly install, configure, support, and manage Cisco network devices and Microsoft Windows servers
- Working knowledge and understanding of IT security and secure network design
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license
Please note that due to our internal education requirements, this position will not support H-1B immigration status; we are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.
Preferred Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related experience
- 2 + years of Windows system administration and field management experience
- Avaya VOIP phone system management/exposure
- Experience with the administration of Cisco devices including Identity Services Engine (ISE), wireless, switches, and routers
- Knowledge of network protocols, BGP, OSPF, VRF, OTV, VLAN, 802.1x, DNS, and DHCP
- Have or is working toward gaining Microsoft Certifications, A+, Network+, Cisco and/or IT Security certifications
- Experience working on telecommunications equipment in remote locations
Selection Process
About the Selection Process:
Phase 1 - Apply online at www.kub.org
Phase 2 - Experience, training, and education evaluation
Phase 3 - Interview with department representatives
Phase 4 - Written, performance, and behavioral exercises
Phase 5 - Background Investigation
Phase 6 - Physical assessment and/or drug screen*
*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program
If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.
Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Generous health benefits with low premiums and deductibles
- Benefits start day 1
- Competitive 401(k) contribution and match
- PTO available for use after your first payday
- 11 paid holidays
- Free financial advising
- Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
- Employee physical & mental wellness programs
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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
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Describe your experience most pertinent to this position.
03
Describe why you are interested in this position and working at KUB.
04
Have you Interviewed with KUB in the past? If so, for what position?
05
Describe your reasons for leaving your jobs within the past seven years.
06
If you would like to attach a resume to your application, please make sure it is attached in the "Attachments" section.
- Yes; I have attached my resume to my application.
- No; I'm not attaching a resume to my application.
07
If you answered "Career/Job Fair," Employee Referral," or "Other" to the 'how did you first hear about this opportunity' question, please include details here. If 'no,' please type "N/A" in the text box.
Required Question