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The Minnesota Regional Network Corporation (MRNet) is currently seeking an
experienced Network Engineer to fill a permanent full-time position.

MRNet is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation established for the purpose of
enhancing the academic, research and economic environment of the state
through
the use of computer networks. MRNet presently provides access to the national
Internet for colleges, universities, schools, libraries, government agencies
and businesses. Additionally, we will be developing expanded user services
and
educational programs for the use of wide-area networks in education and
business.

Required knowledge and experience:	
- All IP protocols, associated applications and their use,
- routers, bridges and terminal servers administration and operation,
  preferably with those of Cisco Systems,
- Unix system administration, preferably with Sun Microsystems Sparc
  workstations,
- telephone digital data services (DS0 and DS1).

Desirable knowledge and experience:	
- OSI protocols,
- DOS PCs and Novell networks,
- Digital VAX systems,
- Macintosh and Appletalk networks,
- fast-packet or cell-switching technologies.

Position tasks: 
- administer and operate a wide-area high-performance IP network consisting
of
  one or more major hubs and 50 or more attached member organizations;
  troubleshoot and correct any problems or errors,
- administer and oversee the technical operation of a dialup SLIP service,
- provide for and facilitate new member connections,
- consult with new members and aid troubleshooting efforts with all
  connections,
- install and administer a network management system,
- develop and offer technical educational programs for present and
prospective
  members' staff,
- prepare and convene monthly technical meetings for member representatives,
- represent MRNet at national technical forums such as the IETF,
- develop plans and programs for the expansion of the network throughout the
  state to schools, libraries, non-profit service agencies, information
  providers,government agencies and businesses,
- assist the Director in marketing and outreach efforts by providing
technical
  expertise and assistance in presentations,
- advise the Director on plans and options with new emerging telephone and
  routing technologies.

You will be the primary technical officer for MRNet and help set strategy for
and direct all technical operations. You should have good communications
skills, be easily able to work with other people and explain complicated
technical issues to the uninitiated. You must be able to work well with a
small team of dedicated people working to build a high-quality network
service
with enhanced user services and educational programs that will expand network
access and use throughout Minnesota.

Salary and benefits will be competitive. 
This position is available any time after January 4, 1993.
	
Send letter and resume to Dennis Fazio, Executive Director at:

Minnesota Regional Network
511 11th Avenue South, Box 212
Minneapolis, MN 55415