Senior Network Engineer

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Information Systems & Computing (ISC) is the University of Pennsylvania’s central IT organization, providing the core network, data, voice, video, and enterprise application infrastructure and services upon which Penn’s numerous Schools and Centers build their unique tools and capabilities. ISC’s 300-plus employees work closely with the University’s IT organizations in order to create, deliver and support products and services that help Schools and Centers operate efficiently and effectively. We strive to be easy to work with, and to serve as a trusted advisor to Penn’s IT community, faculty, staff and students in support of an environment of discovery and progress. ISC’s focus on customer service and the high-quality, cost-effective, reliable implementation of modern IT solutions advances the mission of the University, as well as that of each individual School and Center. At Penn, technological freedom and departmental autonomy represent dearly held core values. ISC supports those ideas by providing foundational services and cogent counsel, empowering individuals and departments to employ their distinct strengths in support of their goals. Learn more about us by visiting https://www.isc.upenn.edu/about or www.linkedin.com/company/penn-information-systems-computing/

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Expert knowledge of networking: IPv4 & IPv6, dynamic routing protocols such as BGP & OSPF, overlay technologies such as MPLS & VXLAN.
• Experience with network management and monitoring tools, specifically Cisco Catalyst Center.
• Proven experience managing large enterprise networks.
• Experience with Linux administration and Python scripting skills.
• Experience with open-source tools and automation frameworks (Nautobot, Netbox).
• Experience with Cisco and Juniper enterprise-grade networking equipment.
• Experience building relationships with peers and partner teams to ensure alignment on network strategy, execution and strategic goals.
• Ability to define and enforce standards, methods, and best practices.
• Ability to take ownership of initiatives from concept through implementation and operational support.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with network automation tools such as Nautobot or Netbox.
• Experience with Solidserver, Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA center), DX NetOps (Spectrum), Akips, Kentik.
• Experience with optical equipment, such as Ciena WaveserverAI.
• Experience working in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Maintain performance and capacity of existing network by monitoring, resolving problems as they occur.
• Define standards, methods, and best practices for network routing, switching, automation, and monitoring.
• Build automation using Python and related tools.
• Work closely with campus partners to plan projects and resolve complex network problems.
• Provide daily maintenance including changes, modifications or improvements as part of the ongoing administration of the network.
• Plan for growth in throughput and overall capacity and plan for technological advances and changes in requirements due to the evolution of computing systems.
• Plan, maintain and manage network overlays.
• Stay current with technology through research and training.
• Provide periodic review and modification of the network architecture supporting the datacenter.
• Provide technical leadership and participate in strategy planning.
• Bridge the gap between design and operations, ensuring solutions are scalable, supportable, and aligned with business needs.
• Possess strong verbal presence in meetings, willing to contribute perspectives, ask questions, and drive technical discussions forward.
• Build trust quickly with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental)
• Substantial amount of time away from work
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Wellness and Work-life Resources
• Professional and Personal Development resources
• Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities
• Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and theme parks
• Flexible Work Hours
• Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees)
• Adoption Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior