Senior Network Engineer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; South Hadley (MA); On-site; USD 103,176 - 121,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan (10.5% contribution)

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Disability and Leave Benefits

Life Insurance (1x salary coverage)

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to oversee the college's network infrastructure, including wired and wireless systems. This full-time position involves managing a range of complex responsibilities, from network administration to security. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and significant experience with enterprise and wireless networking. The salary range is between $103,176 and $121,200, complemented by comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years in enterprise network administration.
• 5+ years managing enterprise wireless.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage 300+ switches and 1,350+ WAPs.
• Design complex firewall configurations.
• Conduct research to update network architecture.
• Maintain architecture diagrams and compliance.
• Engage with Five Colleges, Inc. consortium.

Skills

Network Administration

Wireless Protocols

Technical Communication

Security & Firewalls

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Juniper

Aruba

Cisco

Palo Alto

Checkpoint

Python

Perl

Bind

Route53

Kea

Ekahau

AirMagnet

Job description

Senior Network Engineer – full‑time, in‑person position reporting to the Head of Network, Systems and Application Support. Responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the college’s wired and wireless networks, core/edge infrastructure, firewalls, IDS/NAC, and interconnects with cloud and off‑site hosting platforms.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Network & Wireless Administration – manage a redundant virtual core, 300+ switches, 1,350+ WAPs; oversee authentication (NAC) and interconnects for SAN storage, VOIP, and virtual environments.
• Security & Firewalls – design and audit complex firewall configurations (virtual and cloud) using industry best practices; monitor logs for incident investigation and mitigate emerging security risks.
• Design & Strategy – conduct research to update network architecture, firmware, and configuration standards; lead capacity planning and automated monitoring initiatives.
• Documentation & Compliance – maintain architecture diagrams, change‑management logs, and disaster‑recovery procedures; ensure alignment with accessibility and regulatory standards.
• Collaboration – engage with the Five Colleges, Inc. consortium and participate in campus‑wide committees to support educational and business goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 3–6 years in enterprise network administration (Juniper, Aruba, or Cisco) and 5+ years managing enterprise wireless (Aruba, Cisco).
• Expertise in wireless protocols, NAC (e.g., ClearPass), and enterprise firewall/VPN solutions (Palo Alto, Checkpoint).
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non‑technical faculty, students, and staff.
• High level of organization, professional tact, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DNS/DHCP management (Bind, Route53, Kea).
• Proficiency with wireless survey tools (Ekahau, AirMagnet).
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Perl) for task automation.
• Experience working in higher education.

Hiring Range

$103,176 – $121,200

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary).
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Disability and Leave Benefits.
• Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others).
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex.

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.