Network Engineer

Skills

Minimum 5 -7 years of enterprise IT experience with demonstrated subject matter expertise in enterprise data routing and switching voice video and wireless (WLAN) Expert level knowledge of data and telecommunication technologies including but not limited to (Ethernet switching technologies WAN LAN Firewalls SANs MPLS OSPF TCP/IP Fiber Optics Wireless SIP BGP VoIP Protocols and ISIS) The ability to isolate and resolve network performance and communication issues to ensure maximum up time and reliability Strong understanding of IP Segmentation VLANs trunking Quality of Service (Voice Wireless and Data) static/dynamic routing and high availability configurations HSRP. Implement establish and optimize wireless networks ISE including policy enforcement profiling services. Operational experience with the enterprise/carrier-class routers and switches (experience with Cisco Juniper Alcatel-Lucent Avaya Foundry and F5 Load Balancers required) Operational experience with security engineering intrusion detection intrusion prevention firewall (Cisco ASA’s and Palo Alto preferred) Extensive experience working in structured management processes for highly available enterprise networks. Leverage modern network operations toolsets through software development principles and network automation (Cisco Catalyst/DNA GitHub Ansible CRON job Scripting Python etc.) Understanding of cloud networking (AWS Azure GCP) a plus Excellent written and oral communication skills Maintaining creating and updating network diagrams and documentation. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills conducive to team development

Description

Develop and design network architectures aligned with IT strategies for most effective operations and service delivery of the University network. Identify and develop new technologies for potential integration into the University network. Develop network lifecycle strategies to meet departmental goals and objectives for improving service and driving down costs. Represent the team and University with external organizations (vendors, customers, partners, service providers) in development of IT solutions. Provide leadership in all areas of network engineering and operations on a daily basis. Develop requirements, determine vendor hardware, design, and deliver installation packages and build documents for various network solutions. Meet with customers and other stakeholders to ensure design of network solution meets expectations. Perform lifecycle planning for capacity, performance, and resolution of chronic problems and develop implementation plans.

Responsibilities

• We’re seeking a Network Engineer. This technical position will participate in the analysis, planning, design, and development of enterprise network technologies delivering data, voice, and video to the University. This position will specifically engineer, implement, and administer networking technologies for the Oakland and regional campuses and engage in the service delivery functions of the Network Engineering team.
• Candidate must be highly proficient in all aspects of enterprise level voice and data networking with a focus on Cisco, Juniper, and other vendor LAN, WAN, WLAN wireless technologies and F5 load balancer.
• Position is responsible for the execution of network changes and upgrades aligned with the network architecture and departmental goals and objectives.
• This position will also perform hands-on testing and integration of new production network technologies and upgrades to include design packages, unit and system level test plans, system documentation and change management disciplines.
• Provide Tier 3 technical support for troubleshooting and problem resolution for all network systems and infrastructure. Position is on call 24×7 to fix network problems and provide extensive problem solving and leadership to the Network Operations Center and associated departmental teams.
• This position will also engage with customers and other departments within the University and provide subject matter expertise in the areas of Information Technology and networking. Ability to work remote required for this position.