Network Systems Engineer

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Network Systems Engineer to join the OHTECH | OARnet Support Center. You will analyze traffic, perform scans with Tenable, and build integrations to security services while connecting reports to ServiceNow and Splunk.

You will provide real-time incident support for DDoS events, offer customer consultation, and contribute to documentation and internal operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related systems area.
• 2 years of Python, experience in a Unix development environment.
• 2 years of Unix shell scripting, SVN, or GIT Version control, C/C++ programming.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform network traffic analysis.
• Perform network scanning using open source and commercial tools including Tenable.
• Develop and support integrations to third‑party network security services including Black Lotus Labs.
• Integrate reports and tools with ServiceNow and Splunk.
• Provide real‑time incident support for DDoS and other disruptive network events.
• Provide technical assistance and consultation to customers.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.
• Provide operational support to internal staff.
• Implement data visualizations, dashboards, usage summaries, and other reporting.

Skills

Python

Unix scripting

C/C++

Version control (SVN/GIT)

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ServiceNow

Splunk

Tenable

Nessus

Tenable/ Nessus

OSU/TENABLE integration

Job description

Job Title

Network Systems Engineer

Department

OHTECH | OARnet Support Center

Responsibilities

• Perform network traffic analysis.
• Perform network scanning using open source and commercial tools including Tenable.
• Develop and support integrations to third‑party network security services including Black Lotus Labs.
• Integrate reports and tools with ServiceNow and Splunk.
• Provide real‑time incident support for DDoS and other disruptive network events.
• Provide technical assistance and consultation to customers.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.
• Provide operational support to internal staff.
• Implement data visualizations, dashboards, usage summaries, and other reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related systems area.
• 2 years of Python, experience in a Unix development environment.
• 2 years of Unix shell scripting, SVN, or GIT Version control, C/C++programming.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years working with ServiceNow.
• 1+ years working in a service provider DWDM IP/MPLS network environment.
• 1+ years of AWS Cloud development, Splunk and Nessus scanner administration.
• JNCIA certification
• JNCIS certification

Additional Information

• Function: Information Technology
• Subfunction: IT
• Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized Career Level: S2
• OSU and OH-TECH will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
• Position Type: Regular
• Scheduled Hours: 40
• Shift: First Shift
• Location: Kinnear Rd, 1224 (0374)
• Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Employer Culture

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