ResNet Engineer

The LAN Engineering (LAN-E) group is part of the Enterprise Technology (ET) department of Stanford University's central University Information Technology (UIT) organization. The LAN-E group works closely with SUNet Backbone & Network Security group to provide robust high speed data networking services to the University campus. The LAN-E group provides LAN engineering and 2nd level technical support for schools and departments across the University, including the Graduate School of Business, the Stanford University Libraries, Residential & Dining Enterprises, the School of Medicine, and the Student Residences.

The LAN Engineering team is responsible for planning, implementation, and support of a large number of data networks around the Stanford University academic campus. These networks include both wired and Wi-Fi networks in the student residences, academic & administrative buildings, and the data center. The LAN-E group currently supports over 190,000 network ports and 19,000 Wi-Fi access points. Network design ranges from "green-field" designs for new multi-building constructions to single lab expansions.

Network support is provided through close working relationships with the SUNet Backbone group, the IT Operations Center, the Installation & Maintenance technicians, and the Local Network Administrators.

The LAN-E team is divided into 3 inter-related and supporting sub-teams. The Res Net team primarily supports the Student Residences. The Academic and Business Systems team primarily supports wired access in academic buildings and data centers, as well as ISP service to faculty & staff housing. The Academic Wi-Fi and Greenfield team primarily supports Wi-Fi access to academic buildings, as well as creating and implementing network designs for greenfield (new building) locations.

Each sub-team is comprised of 3-4 engineers and a technical lead.