Lead On-site Campus Network Engineer – 24x7 Infrastructure

Milton Hershey School; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is seeking a full-time on-site Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and support campus data and telecom networks across 6,000 acres and 350 buildings in Hershey, PA.

You will work with a team of IT professionals to ensure 24x7 uptime, manage core infrastructure, and lead projects from inception to completion, including security and policy documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related discipline; equivalent experience accepted.
• Five+ years designing, implementing, and managing enterprise data center and campus networks.
• Experience delivering IT projects in mid to large enterprise networks.
• Proficiency with TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, IEEE 802.1x, Multicast, and 802.11 Wi‑Fi.
• Experience configuring routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Hands-on with HP/Aruba Switching/Wireless, Palo Alto Firewalls, and Infoblox IPAM.
• Knowledge of network security principles and best practices.
• Ability to evaluate new technologies and set strategic direction.
• Strong communication and collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to present complex concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated initiative, good judgment, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IT team and contractors to meet network needs in a timely manner.
• Mentor the Infrastructure Specialist and support professional development.
• Oversee core data and telecom infrastructure projects from start to finish.
• Create and vet RFP, RFI, RFQ, and ROI documents.
• Evaluate solutions, present findings, and make recommendations.
• Create and update project plans, schedules and statuses.
• Ensure projects are prioritized and completed with stakeholder communication.
• Design and implement core infrastructure for campus construction projects.
• Maintain policies and procedures for data and telecom systems.
• Coordinate with IT Security to apply approved controls and mitigate risks.
• Support maintenance contracts and annual budget planning for data/telecom.

Skills

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

VLANs

IEEE 802.1x

Multicast

802.11 Wi-Fi

Router configuration

Switch configuration

Firewall configuration

HP/Aruba Switching

HP/Aruba Wireless

Palo Alto Firewalls

Infoblox IPAM

Network security principles

Technology evaluation

Stakeholder communication

Collaboration skills

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, information Technology, or related discipline

Tools

HP/Aruba Switching

Palo Alto Firewalls

Infoblox IPAM

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

Wi-Fi controllers

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is seeking a full-time on-site Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and support campus data and telecom networks across 6,000 acres and 350 buildings in Hershey, PA.

You will work with a team of IT professionals to ensure 24x7 uptime, manage core infrastructure, and lead projects from inception to completion, including security and policy documentation.