University System Of New Hampshire
Senior Network Engineer
University System Of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, us, 03824
Position Details
SummaryOperating TitleSenior Network Engineer
Long Classification TitleInformation Technologist IV
Campus LocationDurham
DepartmentUNH WAN/LAN Telecom Ops and Engineering
Summary of PositionSenior network engineer responsible for network design, deployment, maintenance and troubleshooting. Install, maintain and optimize wired and wireless network hardware and software for all University System of New Hampshire locations .
Acceptable minimum level of educationBachelor's
Acceptable minimum years of experience3-5 years
Additional Job Information
Posting NumberPS4780FY25
Other minimum qualificationsBachelor's degree and four years of experience, Associate's degree and six years, or combination of education and experience equal to eight years.
Knowledge of radio frequency theory, wave propagation and antenna fundamentals
Additional Preferred Qualifications
CWNA Certified Wireless Network AdministratorCWDP Certified Wireless Design ProfessionalCWAP Certified Wireless Analysis ProfessionalCWSP Certified Wireless Security Professional
Salary InformationSalary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Postinghttps://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/62346
Percent Time Information (FTE)1.00
Grade26
EEO StatementThe University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.Institution InformationThe University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here:
https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide
Posting DetailsPosting Date08/14/2024
Open Until FilledYes
Closing Date
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?No
Interested Internal Candidates Exist?Yes
Job CategorySalaried Staff (Exempt)
Appointment TypeRegular
If TERM position provide projected end date
Equipment/InstrumentsWireless spectrum analyzer 5%Wireless site survey tool 5%Network traffic analyzer 5%
Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.Valid Drivers License and Safe Driving Record
Duties / Responsibilities
Job DutiesDuty/ResponsibilityInstall and maintain complex tools and system to integrate with existing network infrastructure.Perform network maintenance projects such as software or hardware upgrades, network expansion and data collection activities.Manage network protocol structure and configure network equipment for effective use of the licensed radio frequency.Provide network design to support daily configuration archiving, and asset inventory for over 900 Ethernet switches and 6000 wireless access points.
Duty/Responsibility
Conduct analysis of network performance, network reliability and identify opportunity for improvement.Conduct service visits to customer sites and consult with users to provide cost effective solutions to meet client's needs.Provide on-going support and training to address clients' needs relating to networking and security systems.Advise the university community on the purchase of network technology that is compatible with the university's current and future network infrastructure.
Duty/Responsibility
Lead next generation wireless design efforts on technical solutions for complex projects, integrating multiple technologies with broad strategic impact across multiple business and technology areas.Provide network architecture and design validation, investigating new transport technologies, network management systems, and techniques.Forecast future network needs and prepare detailed budgetary estimates for strategic initiatives.Collaborate with vendors to ensure new proposals comply with current standards and are compatible with existing infrastructure.Develop standards that produce secure, highly available, scalable and robust network and wireless designs.
Duty/Responsibility
Collaborate with cyber security to propose and implement client security policy roles and procedures.Provide Network Access Control enforcement, develop on-boarding and security procedures and best practices for the Internet of Things (IOT) and other net-workable devices
Duty/Responsibility
Monitor and maintain all network rooms across 6 campuses to ensure high availability of power, cooling, and connectivity for all network gear.Utilize advanced troubleshooting tools to resolve performance issues efficiently.Provide technical leadership, coordination and hands-on management of outage restoration efforts including the organizing and leading of joint outage conference bridges with customer, vendors, and partner teams
Duty/Responsibility
Maintain proficiency with project management tools and methodologies to ensure continued process improvement.Provide leadership to projects and project teams, develop project plans and specifications, coordinating project team efforts, develop and maintain project documentation.
Duty/Responsibility
Prepare reports using network data to assist with short and long-range planning.Develop project documentation, including statements of work, detailed project plans, architecture designs, detailed implementation plans, deployment plans, project test plans, and operational training material
Duty/Responsibility
Supervise, mentor and train junior staff members in application and system functionality.Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).*Do you meet the definition of an Internal Candidate?Internal Candidates include: (1) active status employees who have completed the introductory period and (2) adjunct staff members who have been employed within USNH for at least 12 months in total and who have worked at least 1,000 hours during the 12 month period preceding the application for the position. Student employment does not apply toward internal status eligibility.
YesNo
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume/VitaCover LetterDiversity Statement
Optional Documents
SummaryOperating TitleSenior Network Engineer
Long Classification TitleInformation Technologist IV
Campus LocationDurham
DepartmentUNH WAN/LAN Telecom Ops and Engineering
Summary of PositionSenior network engineer responsible for network design, deployment, maintenance and troubleshooting. Install, maintain and optimize wired and wireless network hardware and software for all University System of New Hampshire locations .
Acceptable minimum level of educationBachelor's
Acceptable minimum years of experience3-5 years
Additional Job Information
Posting NumberPS4780FY25
Other minimum qualificationsBachelor's degree and four years of experience, Associate's degree and six years, or combination of education and experience equal to eight years.
Knowledge of radio frequency theory, wave propagation and antenna fundamentals
Additional Preferred Qualifications
CWNA Certified Wireless Network AdministratorCWDP Certified Wireless Design ProfessionalCWAP Certified Wireless Analysis ProfessionalCWSP Certified Wireless Security Professional
Salary InformationSalary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Postinghttps://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/62346
Percent Time Information (FTE)1.00
Grade26
EEO StatementThe University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.Institution InformationThe University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here:
https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide
Posting DetailsPosting Date08/14/2024
Open Until FilledYes
Closing Date
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?No
Interested Internal Candidates Exist?Yes
Job CategorySalaried Staff (Exempt)
Appointment TypeRegular
If TERM position provide projected end date
Equipment/InstrumentsWireless spectrum analyzer 5%Wireless site survey tool 5%Network traffic analyzer 5%
Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.Valid Drivers License and Safe Driving Record
Duties / Responsibilities
Job DutiesDuty/ResponsibilityInstall and maintain complex tools and system to integrate with existing network infrastructure.Perform network maintenance projects such as software or hardware upgrades, network expansion and data collection activities.Manage network protocol structure and configure network equipment for effective use of the licensed radio frequency.Provide network design to support daily configuration archiving, and asset inventory for over 900 Ethernet switches and 6000 wireless access points.
Duty/Responsibility
Conduct analysis of network performance, network reliability and identify opportunity for improvement.Conduct service visits to customer sites and consult with users to provide cost effective solutions to meet client's needs.Provide on-going support and training to address clients' needs relating to networking and security systems.Advise the university community on the purchase of network technology that is compatible with the university's current and future network infrastructure.
Duty/Responsibility
Lead next generation wireless design efforts on technical solutions for complex projects, integrating multiple technologies with broad strategic impact across multiple business and technology areas.Provide network architecture and design validation, investigating new transport technologies, network management systems, and techniques.Forecast future network needs and prepare detailed budgetary estimates for strategic initiatives.Collaborate with vendors to ensure new proposals comply with current standards and are compatible with existing infrastructure.Develop standards that produce secure, highly available, scalable and robust network and wireless designs.
Duty/Responsibility
Collaborate with cyber security to propose and implement client security policy roles and procedures.Provide Network Access Control enforcement, develop on-boarding and security procedures and best practices for the Internet of Things (IOT) and other net-workable devices
Duty/Responsibility
Monitor and maintain all network rooms across 6 campuses to ensure high availability of power, cooling, and connectivity for all network gear.Utilize advanced troubleshooting tools to resolve performance issues efficiently.Provide technical leadership, coordination and hands-on management of outage restoration efforts including the organizing and leading of joint outage conference bridges with customer, vendors, and partner teams
Duty/Responsibility
Maintain proficiency with project management tools and methodologies to ensure continued process improvement.Provide leadership to projects and project teams, develop project plans and specifications, coordinating project team efforts, develop and maintain project documentation.
Duty/Responsibility
Prepare reports using network data to assist with short and long-range planning.Develop project documentation, including statements of work, detailed project plans, architecture designs, detailed implementation plans, deployment plans, project test plans, and operational training material
Duty/Responsibility
Supervise, mentor and train junior staff members in application and system functionality.Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).*Do you meet the definition of an Internal Candidate?Internal Candidates include: (1) active status employees who have completed the introductory period and (2) adjunct staff members who have been employed within USNH for at least 12 months in total and who have worked at least 1,000 hours during the 12 month period preceding the application for the position. Student employment does not apply toward internal status eligibility.
YesNo
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume/VitaCover LetterDiversity Statement
Optional Documents