Senior Network Engineer: Public Sector Impact & Benefits

IN Auditor of State; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

INDOT is seeking a senior network engineer to provide architecture, planning, design and implementation of complex network systems at the Central Office in Indianapolis. You will develop strategic goals for network design and ensure reliable operation of campus, WAN, and LAN infrastructure.

This exempt role focuses on high-level escalation, capacity planning, vendor coordination, and lead‑level guidance across IT networking teams. On-site work in Indianapolis with competitive Indiana benefits.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of networking hardware/software.
• Thorough knowledge of advanced multi-protocol network environments.
• Thorough knowledge of advanced switching techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of advanced load balancing methodologies.
• Thorough knowledge of advanced encryption strategies.
• Thorough knowledge of different topology systems.
• Thorough knowledge of network design and traffic engineering.
• Thorough knowledge of network designing, implementing and managing security practices.
• Thorough knowledge of network capacity planning and event management tools.
• Thorough knowledge of all guidelines, policies and procedures related to multi-protocol services.
• Advanced knowledge of wireless protocols and technologies.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret complex manuals and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise regarding the architecture, planning, design and implementation of complex network systems.
• Develop, plan, and implement the overall strategic goals of an organizational network design.
• Coordinate and facilitate timely repairs ensuring the availability of technology related systems.
• Consult on complex projects and is considered to be the top-level contributor/specialist.
• Provide the highest level of escalation and resolution of issues for the campus area network, wide area network, and other local area networks.
• Manage the assessment and optimization of network design through review and assessment.
• Oversee and manage the maintenance of the multi-layer switches and routers, client and network VPN appliances, intrusion prevention systems, firewalls, protocol analyzers, video over IP, network management products, wireless networks and Voice over IP (VoIP) systems or any other new technology.
• Oversee and perform identification of system/network problems.
• Oversee and perform the testing, adjusting and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Develop and conduct feasibility studies for large projects.
• Perform capacity planning to ensure network demands.
• Interface with vendor support to resolve hardware/software compatibility issues.
• Evaluate vendor products and makes recommendations on selection.
• Provide tactical and strategic input on overall network planning and related projects.
• Manage the support, monitoring and troubleshooting of hardware/software problems and recommends scheduling of repairs.
• Evaluating new technology and products to determine the feasibility of implementation.
• Provide guidance to user agencies for maximum utilization of the communications infrastructure.
• Participate in formulating the office services budget and oversees the expenditure of funds.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

Skills

Networking hardware

Multi-protocol networks

Switching techniques

Load balancing

Encryption strategies

Network design

Traffic engineering

Security practices

Capacity planning

Vendor liaison

Team leadership

Communication skills

Job description

INDOT is seeking a senior network engineer to provide architecture, planning, design and implementation of complex network systems at the Central Office in Indianapolis. You will develop strategic goals for network design and ensure reliable operation of campus, WAN, and LAN infrastructure.

This exempt role focuses on high-level escalation, capacity planning, vendor coordination, and lead‑level guidance across IT networking teams. On-site work in Indianapolis with competitive Indiana benefits.