Network Engineer: WAN/LAN, Security & Project Leadership

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Network Engineer to support and implement changes across the University's WAN, LAN, Wireless networks and security devices.

You will monitor network availability, resolve medium to high impact events, and drive projects with on-call duties after hours. The role collaborates across Purdue campuses and mentors junior engineers, requiring Cisco networking knowledge and routing protocols; CCNA/CCNP are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in telecommunication, networking, engineering, IT or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in network engineering, architecture design, supporting and deploying solutions for LAN, WAN, and Wireless infrastructures (Network Engineer level).
• Four (4) years for Senior level or equivalent combination of education/experience for Senior level.

Responsibilities

• Manage network equipment across campus, including configuration changes and code upgrades.
• Evaluate, implement, and manage tools to monitor and support the network.
• Create documentation for projects and processes.
• Guide junior level network administrators and engineers.

Skills

Cisco networking

Routing protocols

Project management

Cross-campus collaboration

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

CCNA

CCNP (preferred)

Job description

Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Network Engineer to support and implement changes across the University's WAN, LAN, Wireless networks and security devices.

You will monitor network availability, resolve medium to high impact events, and drive projects with on-call duties after hours. The role collaborates across Purdue campuses and mentors junior engineers, requiring Cisco networking knowledge and routing protocols; CCNA/CCNP are preferred.