Senior Network Engineer Team Lead

About the role

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Information and Network Security, this senior-level, hands-on engineering role is responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and supporting the college’s statewide Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN).

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and support statewide LAN/WAN, Internet access, disaster recovery (DR), wireless, and VPN services
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot routers, switches, and wireless technologies
• Review and recommend enhancements to the college’s data and telecommunications infrastructure to drive continuous service improvement
• Analyze assigned problems and develop solutions; guide the end-to-end implementation of network projects
• Develop communication plans for both planned and unplanned outages
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance, inventory, and security measures associated with the college network infrastructure
• Maintain high standards of quality by developing effective operational procedures and system documentation
• Mentor the statewide network engineering team
• Share expertise with peers and foster a team-oriented environment
• Work effectively and diplomatically with peers, customers, and external entities
• Present technical sessions and serve on task forces as requested

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a related field with documented work experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Five or more years of hands-on work experience in a technical environment.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• Extensive experience with Cisco and Juniper environments
• Extensive experience with OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and Multicast
• Extensive experience with enterprise network design and architecture
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and diagnose network and application performance issues
• Strong network documentation skills and experience creating network diagrams
• Experience with QoS, VLANs, ACLs, PBR, IP SLAs, HA technologies
• Experience with different types of wiring, cable types, and standards
• Experience with optical multiplexing technologies
• Experience with common network protocols and services
• Experience configuring and deploying different types of VPN technologies
• Familiarity with Zero Trust networking principles and network security best practices, with a willingness to help evaluate and implement a Zero Trust framework
• Experience with enterprise network management and monitoring solutions
• Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Qualifications

• Production experience with software-defined networks
• API network management
• Production experience with Nexus, Meraki, ACI, Mist, and UCS platforms
• Desired Skills

Skills

• Professional certifications: CCNP, JNCIP

Benefits

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health & Wellness
• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
• Retirement & Financial Security
• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Educational Benefits
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
• Paid professional development opportunities

Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
• Flexible work arrangements where available
• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services