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Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless LAN controllers, and wireless access points, ensuring scalability and high availability.
• Monitor and analyze network performance and availability; proactively identify and resolve issues to ensure high reliability and uptime.
• Manage LAN, WLAN, and internet connectivity across a large, complex campus environment.
• Develop and enforce robust network security strategies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access controls aligned with industry best practices.
• Plan and execute regular network maintenance, upgrades, and patching to ensure resilience, stability, and compliance.
• Troubleshoot network outages and performance problems; provide timely resolution and detailed root-cause analysis
• Maintain accurate network documentation, including topology diagrams, technical configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Support user connectivity issues and collaborate with IT staff to resolve escalated problems.
• Ensure backup, redundancy, and disaster-recovery capabilities for critical network infrastructure.
• Evaluate emerging networking technologies and recommend improvements
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers to resolve service issues and maintain SLAs for shared tenant services.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry standards and applicable security frameworks
• Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization for core network services.
• Utilize network monitoring and automation tools (e.g., SNMP, NetFlow, scripting) for proactive management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in designing, implementing, and administering enterprise data networks with stringent high-availability and security requirements.
• Expert-level proficiency in core networking protocols and services, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and advanced switching technologies.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with enterprise-grade firewalls, VPN solutions, and implementation of comprehensive network security best practices.
• In-depth knowledge of structured cabling systems (copper and fiber) including adherence to industry standards and best practices for cable management.
• Familiarity with redundancy, failover, and disaster recovery strategies for network infrastructure.
• Strong documentation skills, with the ability to produce accurate and detailed network diagrams, configuration standards, and technical records.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person