"Senior Network Engineer"

Job Details

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the global environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.

Conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, Providence College is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution of higher education and a community committed to academic excellence in pursuit of the truth, growth in virtue, and service of God and neighbor. We seek candidates who can affirm and contribute to our mission.

Providence College is also an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a Beloved Community — an environment that reflects the rich diversity of the human family and is marked by justice, charity and the promotion of the common good and flourishing of all. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge and commitment to develop the diverse learning environment envisioned as part of the Beloved Community. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The College’s Non-Discrimination policy can be found here.

Overview

OVERVIEW: Ensure the stability and integrity of the campus data network (wired and wireless). Responsible for long-term infrastructure planning as well as day-to-day monitoring of network security and providing user support, including wireless access, printers, HVAC, card access, digital cameras, and firewall security at the edge of the internet.

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Oversee and maintain the organizations Core Network Backbone infrastructure primary gateway edge routers connecting to ISPs. Monitor daily operations and troubleshoot problems on a 24-hour, on-call basis. Plan, design, implement, and provide continuous support of network systems. Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade routers and switches leveraging console management tools for real-time monitoring and configuration management. (20%)
2. Regularly maintain a wireless plan on the administrative and student networks for proper wireless deployment. Maintain wireless controllers, high level configurations, upgrading software, and wireless access point installation, supporting and troubleshooting wireless issues that have been escalated to the helpdesk. (15%)
3. Assist with any new network device implementation such as cameras, HVAC, printers (wired/wireless), door readers, VOIP (Voiceover IP), and IoT devices. Assist users with security and configuration. Design and implement network infrastructure for new facilities, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance with institutional standards and emerging technologies. (20%)
4. Collaborate with the Server Administration team, to ensure optimal design and configuration of new server technologies. Maintain, monitor, and provide comprehensive support for data center infrastructure equipment to ensure reliability and performance. Implement advanced configurations for voice gateways and CUBE routers to support SIP trunking and the college’s VOIP service. (20%)
5. Provide creative and technical leadership, working with engineers to develop and deploy network designs to accommodate new products. Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, changes, and procedures. Generate reports on network health, incidents, and performance metrics. (10%)
6. Responsible for network security and maintaining firewall and NAC (network access controllers) Maintain and monitor network traffic daily to protect against threats, such as viruses, Malware, Spyware, and vulnerabilities by implementing new policies and troubleshooting problems as they arise. (15%)

MARGINAL DUTIES:

1. Perform all other duties as may be required.

Education and Experience

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and industry-related certifications or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Five to seven years’ experience in networking field.
• Advanced knowledge of switches, routers, firewalls, access points, and NAC.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP protocols.
• Solid knowledge of OSI 7-layer network model.
• Experience in network management software and procedures.
• Proven skill in analyzing and troubleshooting issues ranging from individual users to network backbone.
• Ability to collaborate with IT colleagues to architect a secure and effective network.
• Ability to take technical ownership of complex projects and organize, design, and planning sessions that include both internal and external resources.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range
• Ability to move about

DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.