Senior Network Engineer: Secure Campus Networking

University of Massachusetts Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Boston seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and secure its enterprise networking environment across campus facilities. You will lead complex initiatives, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with cybersecurity, research computing, and external partners.

The role emphasizes modern networking, automation, and reliable operations to support education, research, and administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience designing, implementing, operating, or supporting complex enterprise networking environments.
• Demonstrated experience with enterprise networking technologies, including routing, switching, wireless networking, physical communications infrastructure, and network security.
• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, operating, and troubleshooting Aruba enterprise networking environments, including Aruba wired and wireless platforms, Aruba Central and/or AirWave, and ClearPass for network access control and policy enforcement.
• Experience with modern enterprise routing technologies such as OSPF, BGP, EVPN/VXLAN, or comparable networking architectures.
• Experience supporting enterprise LAN, WAN, cloud, or hybrid networking environments.
• Experience with automation through scripting, APIs, Infrastructure as Code, or comparable technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives, communicate effectively, and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, operate, and continuously improve the University's enterprise networking infrastructure across campuses.
• Engineer secure, resilient connectivity across campus, cloud, IoT and research environments.
• Improve networking environment through automation, lifecycle management, and documentation.
• Provide technical leadership for enterprise networking initiatives and mentoring.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Network security

Automation

Infrastructure as Code

Leadership

Communication

Aruba networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Engineering

Tools

Aruba Central

AirWave

ClearPass

Job description

University of Massachusetts Boston seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and secure its enterprise networking environment across campus facilities. You will lead complex initiatives, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with cybersecurity, research computing, and external partners.

The role emphasizes modern networking, automation, and reliable operations to support education, research, and administration.