Senior Research Network Engineer

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 124,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking a Senior Research Network Engineer to design, implement, manage, and monitor the High Speed Research Network (HSRN). This role includes enhancing connectivity and security for research services.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of network experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong skills in TCP/IP networking. The position offers a competitive salary range of $124,000 to $144,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise network experience required.
• Experience with managing switches, routers, and network security devices.
• Intermediate understanding of DNS and DHCP.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage the High Speed Research Network (HSRN).
• Develop tools for IT and NYU faculty researchers.
• Monitor network performance and provide problem resolution.

Skills

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of TCP/IP networks

Communication skills

Knowledge of BGP and OSPF configurations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or related field

Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

HPC networks

Linux

Kubernetes

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Research Network Engineer plays a critical role in designing, implementing, managing, and monitoring the dedicated High Speed Research Network (HSRN) and supports the research technology services (e.g kubernetes, research data storage), and the High Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure. The HSRN, research data storage, and HPC are components of NYU’s research computing infrastructure which includes state‑of‑the‑art HPC clusters, research cloud, Secure Research Data Environments and a dedicated Research Network. Develop and optimize network solutions, improve network performance, security and scalability of the HSRN and related services provided, such as kubernetes, research data storage, etc., in order to enhance the capabilities of Research Technology’s program that includes Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, HPC, and Immersive resources and service portfolios. Work to extend the HSRN in NYU research sites and to enhance the external network connectivity, in order to enable researchers to fully utilize the HSRN and related research computing services. Develop tools and processes that can be scaled and shared by IT and NYU faculty researchers, furthering investment in critical research partnerships and research projects. Partner closely with NYU IT network infrastructure team to align the operation and configuration of the HSRN with IT’s network portfolio, policies, and standards, and best practices. Duties will include, but not be limited to, capacity planning, monitoring of network reliability and performance, as well as providing problem resolution for network components which support the university’s research units.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or related field or equivalent
• Preferred Education: Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or related field or equivalent.
• Required Experience: 5+ years of enterprise network experience, management of switches, routers, network security devices, load balancers and network service is required. Experience with HPC networks (Infiniband, ethernet). Experience with network management and monitoring systems as well as log management tools. Intermediate understanding of DNS and DHCP. Experience in supporting a multi‑site global campus WAN using DMVPN over public and private connectivity. Experience administering and securing Linux based systems and switches, orchestrating containers, and configuring data storage systems.
• Preferred Experience: 5+ years of experience with WDM systems such as Infinera. of work experience as a network engineer in an academic or research setting. Must be well versed in quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data and be able to strictly follow data privacy and security procedures for data handling and analysis to ensure adherence to legal and institutional standards. A record of successes in programming, architecting and deploying systems that are used or have produced concrete results. of experience in a consulting, collaborative, or service‑like role with researchers or clients. Experience with managing, administering and migrating software platforms in a Hybrid environment.
• Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Intermediate to advanced knowledge of designing, configuring and operating an enterprise‑level TCP/IP network using OSPF/BGP. Knowledge of BGP and OSPF configurations, as well as traffic engineering. Understanding of the OSI model and how each layer applies. Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation and written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and customer support.
• Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Understanding of physical network mediums and participation involving design and build out of cabling plants for facilities is desired. An understanding of project management and the ability to create network level diagrams and documentation is desired. Excellent understanding of desktops, networks, hardware, and cloud platforms. Proven ability to adapt to changing technologies, new applications, and dynamic environments. Desire and ability to write content on relevant technical subjects as needed. Excellent organizational, project management and technical leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex, large‑scale research projects. Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $124,000.00 to USD $144,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen. NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.