Sr. Network Engineer

Austin Peay State University; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Peay State University seeks a Senior Network Engineer to lead the Network Services team, overseeing design, implementation, and maintenance of campus networks and telecommunications.

You will supervise three team members, ensuring high availability and security to support university operations.

Qualifications

• Design and maintain campus networks with high availability.
• Experience in Cisco Catalyst and Nexus environments.
• Knowledge of security monitoring and incident response in a university setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead Network Services team and supervise three staff members.
• Design, analyze, implement, and maintain network and telecommunications systems.
• Improve network infrastructure to meet university needs while ensuring security and availability.

Skills

Network design

Network troubleshooting

Cisco hardware

VoIP/telephony

Network security

Team leadership

Wireless design

Project management

Tools

Solarwinds Orion

Cisco Prime

Cisco Identity Services Engine

Job description

Position Summary

The Sr. Network Engineer reports to the Director of Infrastructure Services. This position serves as team lead for Network Services which includes directly supervising three other team members. Responsible for design, analysis, implementation and maintenance of network and telecommunications systems. Works to improve network infrastructure to best serve the needs of the university while maintaining a secure and highly available environment.

Position Summary

The Sr. Network Engineer reports to the Director of Infrastructure Services. This position serves as team lead for Network Services which includes directly supervising three other team members. Responsible for design, analysis, implementation and maintenance of network and telecommunications systems. Works to improve network infrastructure to best serve the needs of the university while maintaining a secure and highly available environment.

Essential Functions

• Strong knowledge of network switching and routing, including the ability to design network infrastructure as well as troubleshoot complex issues. Must include knowledge of Cisco Catalyst and Nexus hardware and software. - Knowledge of wireless networks, including the ability to design wireless systems to provide necessary coverage and density. - Knowledge of voice over IP telephony, including Cisco Unified Communications systems. - Knowledge of network security and monitoring systems. Preferred experience with Solarwinds Orion, Cisco Prime, and Cisco Identity Services Engine. - Management experience, including the ability to manage employees and projects.