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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Infrastructure Technician - **Company:** University of Florida - **Location:** Gainesville, FL, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $50,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Complex Networks, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Internet Control Message Protocol, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Network Support - **Published:** June 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3b5d53048ecfd55f ## About the Role An associate's degree and two years of appropriate experience or a high school diploma and four years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. CCNA Certification or equivalent must be obtained within the first 12 months of employment., An associate's degree and two years of appropriate experience or a high school diploma and four years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. CCNA Certification or equivalent must be obtained within the first 12 months of employment. A valid driver's license is required. PREFERRED: The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills: * Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, or a related field * CCNA certification and/or equivalent certification * Knowledge of physical network infrastructure and components * Working knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and ICMP * Provide excellent service through professional and courteous interactions with internal and external stakeholders while meeting business needs ## Description UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking an entry level IT Infrastructure Technician to join Infrastructure and Communication Technology (ICT), a unit within UFIT. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. This position is part of a structured rotational development program. The selected candidate will rotate through multiple IT infrastructure functions, including Construction, Break/Fix, Refresh, and Tier 2 Networking Support, at intervals of approximately 9-12 months. These rotations are designed to build comprehensive knowledge of the organization's networking environment and operational processes. Final long-term placement will be determined based on organizational needs and demonstrated skills. Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are: * Responsible for troubleshooting and resolving moderate to complex network issues. * Troubleshoots and resolves moderately complex network problems, regarding building level, layer-1, and layer-2 network infrastructure components. * Configures layer 2 network electronics, which includes switches and hubs, as specified in the network design guide. * Evaluates network performance, performs periodic maintenance, reviews procedures, and documents processes for overall continuous systems improvement. * Follows best practices for new building construction, data center updates and major building renovation projects, including wall-plate equipment renewal projects. 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