Network Engineer

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Department Network Infrastructure Job Purpose

The Network Engineer position leads the evaluation, design, implementation, management and support of solutions related to the campus IP data networks, Internet and WAN. Responsible for all network hardware and software components, network management, bandwidth management and support of network servers used to provide services such as DNS and DHCP. Provide technical expertise in the establishment and standardization of network protocols, network servers, network hardware and software, network policies, usage guidelines and security.

Essential Duties

• Perform daily network management and network health functions including performance monitoring, performance tuning, and problem reporting to the Technology Support Center

• Provide technical expertise for the development of a network infrastructure including a large wireless environment

• Leads the design and administration of network routing infrastructure, segmentation strategies, load balancer configurations, firewall systems, virtual private network access, and network border connectivity

• Provide expertise in the engineering of the network infrastructure in accordance with current best practices and standards

• Perform system administration for the network servers used to provide services such as DNS, DHCP, network authentication, firewalls, etc.

• Provide technical expertise to assist in the establishment and maintenance of network engineering standards, procedures and documentation

• Lead the selection of vendors and suppliers for network hardware, software and services

• Lead long term planning regarding new technologies related to the campus data networks

• Lead the deployment and management of all on and off-premise network infrastructure

• Participate in the off-hours on-call support rotation

• Serve as an escalation point for technical issues

Additional Skills Required

• Excellent troubleshooting and creative problem-solving abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Disciplined in good engineering practices (e.g. network diagrams, documentation, information sharing)

• Experience with configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco network equipment including VoIP components

• Strong project management, time management and organizational skills

• Ability to effectively work in a team environment as well as independently

• Must have excellent customer service skills

• Demonstrates hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and analytics tools such as: Cisco ISE, DNA Center

• Must be able to support the University's commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture

• Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the University's Catholic and Jesuit mission

• Preferred Skills and Certs: ISE Management, Cisco WLC and wireless fundamental concepts

Minimum Education Requirements

• Associates degree and previous working experience as a Network Engineer role for at least 5 years OR Bachelor's degree and previous working experience as a Network Engineer role for at least 3 years

• Advanced training in data communications, network design, network protocols, Linux/UNIX, and wireless technologies required

Preferred Education

• Network certifications (such as CCNA, CCNP) preferred

Minimum Job Experience Requirements

• Comprehensive understanding of network protocols (e.g. IPSEC, BGP, HSRP, OSFP, 802.11, QoS, Spanning Tree, VTP, VoIP), working knowledge of TCP/IP, Linux/UNIX operating systems and Cisco network solutions

Preferred Qualifications Years of Experience 5 University Classification Professional FLSA Classification Exempt Schedule/Work Hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional hours as required. Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Annual Schedule 12

Posting Details

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is not a remote position.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Posting Number S0847P Open Date 06/14/2024 Close Date 07/01/2024 Open Until Filled No