Network Engineering Manager | LAN/WAN & Security Lead

University of Rochester; Long Pond (PA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester seeks an experienced IT leader to oversee university networking operations and inform the information strategy. You will manage a team, coordinate projects, and align network services with strategic goals.

The role emphasizes strong communication, budgeting, and collaboration with senior leaders to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with large enterprise LAN/WAN environments in academic settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides broad operational oversight and leadership for designated IT networking areas.
• Leads, mentors, and develops a high-performing team and manages budgets.
• Ensures continuous network performance and security, including firewalls and VPNs.
• Partner with senior leaders to set strategic direction for university-wide information systems.
• Oversees projects and contracts with third-party software and services.
• Provides leadership during emergencies and coordinates with university executives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Network design

Budgeting

Project management

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

VPNs

Job description

The University of Rochester seeks an experienced IT leader to oversee university networking operations and inform the information strategy. You will manage a team, coordinate projects, and align network services with strategic goals.

The role emphasizes strong communication, budgeting, and collaboration with senior leaders to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure in a university setting.