Lead Network Engineer

Brown University•Searchlight, NV

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Network Engineer works closely with other teams in the Office of Information Technology to plan, design, and implement all network-related services at the University. This includes managing all wired, wireless, and data center networks as well as internet and cloud connectivity. Related network services include DNS/DHCP, load balancing, network authentication, client and p2p VPN, WiFi and management/monitoring tools. This position maintains the Brown community's network through a rotating on-call schedule, leading service restoration efforts, handling outages and supporting operational requests. It requires flexibility to perform after-hours work or critical network changes. Leveraging strong technical expertise and communication skills, the Lead Network Engineer develops project proposals and plans, collaborates across teams, and manages initiatives with minimal supervision while effectively communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. In addition, the Lead Network Engineer independently researches new technologies, services, and products through a variety of methods, including correspondence with peers, vendor meetings, classes, conferences, and online forums. As opportunities are recognized, the Lead Network Engineer would develop content and present information to the team, management or others to assist in developing a technology roadmap and budget. Serving as a technical leader, this role represents the network team across all levels of the organization and mentors junior staff to foster professional growth and strengthen the team’s collective technical proficiency.

Requirements

7+ years of experience designing, supporting, and maintaining complex enterprise or campus networks is required
Minimum of 5 years of experience specifically focused on the design, support, and troubleshooting of complex wireless networks
Experience or familiarity with programming or scripting using commonly used network-centric platforms such as: Python, Ansible, Perl
Proven ability to administer an enterprise-level DNS, DHCP and NTP solutions
Advanced expertise and demonstrated experience in Routing and switching on enterprise network systems
Advanced expertise and demonstrated experience in Designing, implementing, and troubleshooting BGP, OSPF, VRF-Lite, and spanning-tree
Advanced expertise and demonstrated experience in HA network configuration options (VSS, VPC, SVS, MC-LAG), failover, and troubleshooting
Advanced expertise and demonstrated experience in Wireless network concepts using centralized controllers, encryption methods, authentication, and RF planning
Strong knowledge of the F5 product portfolio
Experience with Server load balancing using Local Traffic Manager(LTM)
Experience with DNS load balancing using Global Traffic Manager (GTM)
Fortinet Firewall configuration and performance tuning
Client and P2P VPN technologies, IPSec VPN, DMVPN, SSLVPN
Monitoring protocols such as syslog, SNMP and NetFlow
Packet capturing tools using Wireshark or tcpdump
Experience with Disaster Recovery planning and support
Experience with Cisco, and HPE/Aruba switching and routing, HPE/Aruba wireless networks
Strong project management and organizational skills
Must be able to independently lead cross-functional project teams
Familiarity with Windows, OSX, and Linux operating systems
Experience with leading small to midsize projects
Customer-facing technical support role requiring verbal and written communication with customers and using a ticketing system
Must be able to participate in a rotating on-call schedule
Ability to work after hours to implement critical network technology changes as needed
Strong critical and analytical thinking skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize activities
Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
Strong time management skills and reliable follow-through
Good written and oral communications skills
Excellent customer service skills; tact and sensitivity in dealing with a diverse user community
Successful completion of a criminal background check and education verification is required
This position is also subject to Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) requirements

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Training/certifications (such as CCNP, CWNA) preferred
Experience working in an authenticated environment using technologies such as 802.1x
Knowledge of Private Cellular / CBRS
Experience with DWDM technologies, preferably Cisco NCS/ONS

Responsibilities

Plan, design, and implement all network-related services at the University
Manage all wired, wireless, and data center networks as well as internet and cloud connectivity
Maintain the Brown community's network through a rotating on-call schedule
Lead service restoration efforts
Handle outages and support operational requests
Perform after-hours work or critical network changes
Develop project proposals and plans
Collaborate across teams
Manage initiatives with minimal supervision
Effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Independently research new technologies, services, and products through a variety of methods, including correspondence with peers, vendor meetings, classes, conferences, and online forums
Develop content and present information to the team, management or others to assist in developing a technology roadmap and budget
Represent the network team across all levels of the organization
Mentor junior staff to foster professional growth and strengthen the team’s collective technical proficiency