Senior Network Architect & Operations Lead

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 82,560 - 87,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off for sick and vacation days

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in West Lafayette, Indiana, to architect and maintain campus network infrastructure. This senior-level role involves leading network design, providing Tier 3 support, and coaching staff.

The candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have at least four years of experience in network engineering. A strong knowledge of Cisco technologies and routing protocols is essential. The position also offers a substantial benefit package that includes insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in telecommunication, networking, engineering, IT, or related field.
• Four years of experience in network engineering, architecture design.
• CCNP/CCDP certification or knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead network design and implementation for campus network infrastructure.
• Provide documentation for projects and processes.
• Provide Tier 3 senior level support and perform on-call duties.

Skills

Cisco networking technologies

Network security and controls

Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, STP)

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in telecommunication, networking, engineering, IT, or related field

Four years of experience in network engineering

Tools

Networking standards and best practices

DevOps tools (Unix Shell Scripting, Python, Ansible)

Job description

Purdue University is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in West Lafayette, Indiana, to architect and maintain campus network infrastructure. This senior-level role involves leading network design, providing Tier 3 support, and coaching staff.

The candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have at least four years of experience in network engineering. A strong knowledge of Cisco technologies and routing protocols is essential. The position also offers a substantial benefit package that includes insurance and paid time off.