Senior Network Engineer Team Lead

Ivy Tech Community College•Indianapolis, IN

13h

About The Position

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). The Sr. Network Engineer Team Lead provides strategic technical direction, mentors the statewide network engineering team, and serves as the primary subject matter expert for all data and Internet services across the Ivy Tech campus network.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a related field with documented work experience.
Five or more years of hands-on work experience in a technical environment.
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience in higher education preferred.
Production experience with software-defined networks
API network management
Production experience with Nexus, Meraki, ACI, Mist, and UCS platforms
Professional certifications: CCNP, JNCIP

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
Keep current with evolving network hardware and software capabilities and incorporate best-practice standards
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
Provide mentoring leadership to 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

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
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
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
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
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)
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services