Network Engineer - Lead
Wayne State University•Detroit, MI
•$97,488 - $116,982•Onsite
About The Position
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Network Engineer - Lead at its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the physical design of communication networks and network operations
- Skill in engineering design and analysis techniques and practices
- Skill in project leadership and coordination
- Ability to work independently to complete complex projects
- Demonstrated capabilities in network design typically acquired through the completion of the majority of requirements for licensing or vendor certification as a network engineer or equivalent formal education
- Demonstrated proficiency in network operations and support
- Proficiency in engineering techniques, practices, and principles typically gained through completion of undergraduate studies in computer science or engineering
Nice To Haves
- Broad experience and expertise in all types of network design
- Demonstrated project management skills
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot network problems and install and maintain specialized network tools and software
- Engineer, analyze, design, and install new networks and integrate them with other networks and the University wide area network
- Monitor network performance, analyze symptoms of outages, and develop corrective actions
- Lead projects to install and/or upgrade networks, serving as a technical liaison with vendors and customers
- Stay abreast of current trends in network design and provide advice and counsel to customers on implementing or enhancing networks in their area
- Serve as the project leader on complex projects which require significant financial and staffing resources to complete and affect a wide range of University and/or external users
- Assess customer needs, evaluate alternatives, prepare cost-benefit analyses, and secure approval from management
- Act as the key vendor contact and Subject Matter Expert for a network technology that is widely used in the University
- Provide expert advice and evaluation of alternative network designs
- Provide project and technical leadership and work direction for several network engineers or other technical project staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
