Network Engineer

Overview: The Office of Information Services is a central IT department that manages all aspects of technology infrastructure for the entire University. Within Information services, there is a Technology Infrastructure division consisting of a Servers and Systems team, an AV infrastructure team, and the Network Operations team. Reporting to the Executive Director for Technology Infrastructure and working in the Network Operations team, the Network Engineer is deeply involved in the design, deployment, support, and analysis of all aspects of the University network. The design and deployment include all Internet, core, distribution, and access layer network hardware, wireless infrastructure, core networking services (DNS, DHCP, Radius, etc.), and the development and implementation of network policies and procedures. The support and analysis includes monitoring the network for optimal performance and reliability, upgrading network design to incorporate new technology trends, capacity planning to meet University’s growth, and network security analysis and response. About Quinnipiac: Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women's rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's "The Best 388 Colleges." The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X. Responsibilities:

• Maintain the core network health, consisting primarily of Cisco infrastructure, in each of the two primary data center locations spanning our two campuses.
• Design, implement and support overall routing and switching topology of the campus network to support fast and secure network connectivity from the cores to the clients.
• Work with additional network infrastructure, including firewalls, network services (i.e. DNS, DHCP, Radius, etc.), load balancers, VPN and radius appliances.
• Establish and maintain Data Center network design in support of server, storage, and enterprise application requirements, including virtualized server environments, high-performing SAN infrastructures, several communications technologies, and a full array of enterprise applications.
• Participate in and occasionally manage networking technology specific projects to support upgrades and new initiatives.
• Design, implement, and test information technology security mechanisms and systems in the context of the networking infrastructure.
• Assist in creating and developing formal guidelines and policies to ensure appropriate network systems support and designs.
• Work with Information Services staff and appropriate members of the Academic community to provide responsive solutions and options for network problems and new opportunities.

Education Requirements:

• Associate's degree required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience may substitute for some of the above education requirements

Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in planning, designing, and implementing enterprise-level network technologies is required

• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking hardware, Juniper Wireless infrastructure, and experience with various routing protocols is preferred

• Strong communications skills are required. Must be able to explain difficult abstract concepts verbally, in writing (email, proposals, documentation), and though more formal presentations.

• Ability to work collaboratively, cooperatively, and closely with peers and involved senior management is required.

• Awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses is required, including an ability to identify and improve in appropriate areas. Must be able to adapt to changing requirements as necessary.

• The job occasionally requires work to be performed during overnight and weekend hours.

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