Associate Network Engineer

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Health Care Information Services (HCIS), seeks an Associate Network Engineer to provide tier-one technical support for enterprise voice communication systems. In this role, you will troubleshoot complex telephony issues, including phone hardware and client software problems, call quality degradation, carrier connectivity, headset compatibility, driver and firmware updates, network port troubleshooting, and call flow routing. You will gather customer requirements to architect voice solutions and resolve technical issues across the full spectrum of VoIP infrastructure. The VSS will also participate in migrating services to Avaya OneCloud, providing ongoing technical support, and handling all moves/adds/changes/deletions (MACD) for voice platforms. This position requires hands-on, on-site support across multiple hospital and clinic locations, including physical installation work and participation in on-call rotation for after-hours emergency support. You will work collaboratively with the Voice Engineering team (tier 2 support) and other IT departments to deliver critical communication services in a 24/7 healthcare environment. This position requires work to be performed on-site at the HSSB building located at 3281 Ridgeway Drive, Coralville, IA. Note: This is not a desktop support or network engineering position but centers on telephony/VoIP technical support. Physical requirements include the ability to lift equipment and access equipment in various locations, including under desks and in ceiling spaces. Position Responsibilities: 1. Technical Troubleshooting and Support Provide tier 1 technical support for voice communication systems, resolving issues with phone hardware, client software, headsets, and peripherals. Diagnose and resolve call quality issues, including jitter, latency, packet loss, and echo. Troubleshoot call flow routing, hunt group configurations, and phone registration problems Investigate carrier connectivity issues and coordinate resolution with vendors. Update and troubleshoot device drivers, firmware, and network port configurations. Document issue resolutions and root causes in the ticketing system with appropriate technical detail Escalate complex issues to Voice Engineering (tier 2) with comprehensive diagnostic information. Monitor and resolve assigned tickets in accordance with SLA and priority guidelines. Participate in on-call rotation to provide after-hours emergency support for critical voice system issues. 2. Implementation and Maintenance Install, configure, and deploy Avaya SIP phones and associated telephony hardware. Perform device provisioning, testing, and validation during deployment phases. Participate in Avaya OneCloud migration #J-18808-Ljbffr The University Of Iowa