Employer: Stanford University
Location: Stanford, CA, United States
Category: Information Technology Srvcs
Job function: Network Specialist
Workplace type: Hybrid
Contract type: Regular
Grade: J
Posted: 2026-09-15
The LAN Engineering (LAN-E) group is part of the Enterprise Technology (ET) department of Stanford University's central University Information Technology (UIT) organization. The LAN-E group works closely with SUNet Backbone & Network Security group to provide robust high speed data networking services to the University campus. The LAN-E group provides LAN engineering and 2nd level technical support for schools and departments across the University, including the Graduate School of Business, the Stanford University Libraries, Residential & Dining Enterprises, the School of Medicine, and the Student Residences.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The LAN Engineering team is responsible for planning, implementation, and support of a large number of data networks around the Stanford University academic campus. These networks include both wired and Wi-Fi networks in the student residences, academic & administrative buildings, and the data center. The LAN-E group currently supports over 190,000 network ports and 19,000 Wi-Fi access points. Network design ranges from "green-field" designs for new multi-building constructions to single lab expansions. Network support is provided through close working relationships with the SUNet Backbone group, the IT Operations Center, the Installation & Maintenance technicians, and the Local Network Administrators.
The LAN-E team is divided into 3 inter-related and supporting sub-teams. The ResNet team primarily supports the Student Residences. The Academic and Business Systems team primarily supports wired access in academic buildings and data centers, as well as ISP service to faculty & staff housing. The Academic Wi-Fi and Greenfield team primarily supports Wi-Fi access to academic buildings, as well as creating and implementing network designs for greenfield (new building) locations. Each sub-team is comprised of 3-4 engineers and a technical lead.
Core Duties
- Plan, design, maintain, and implement network access, security, and services.
- Manage network projects including developing and documenting technical network designs and project plans and procuring equipment and supplies.
- Monitor network for stability and proper configuration.
- Develop products internally in accordance with requirements of performance, suitability, maintainability, cost, interoperability, flexibility, and conformance to standards.
- Perform network planning and design, reconfigurations, and equipment installations and upgrades.
- Provide support to other consultants in area of technical expertise.
- Provide work leadership, escalation, and training to lower level network specialists.
- Identify chronic network problems and develop solutions/repairs.
- Evaluate new equipment and research new technologies.
- Maintain the security of the network infrastructure and recommend network improvements.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree.
Minimum Experience:
Five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience. Specific experience in network design, implementation, analysis, and project management.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical users.
- Advanced communication skills and ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate.
- Advanced knowledge of and experience with multiple network protocols and technologies.
- Fine-tuned trouble shooting skills.
