Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer – full‑time, in‑person position reporting to the Head of Network, Systems and Application Support. Responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the college’s wired and wireless networks, core/edge infrastructure, firewalls, IDS/NAC, and interconnects with cloud and off‑site hosting platforms.

• Network & Wireless Administration – manage a redundant virtual core, 300+ switches, 1,350+ WAPs; oversee authentication (NAC) and interconnects for SAN storage, VOIP, and virtual environments.
• Security & Firewalls – design and audit complex firewall configurations (virtual and cloud) using industry best practices; monitor logs for incident investigation and mitigate emerging security risks.
• Design & Strategy – conduct research to update network architecture, firmware, and configuration standards; lead capacity planning and automated monitoring initiatives.
• Documentation & Compliance – maintain architecture diagrams, change‑management logs, and disaster‑recovery procedures; ensure alignment with accessibility and regulatory standards.
• Collaboration – engage with the Five Colleges, Inc. consortium and participate in campus‑wide committees to support educational and business goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 3–6 years in enterprise network administration (Juniper, Aruba, or Cisco) and 5+ years managing enterprise wireless (Aruba, Cisco).
• Expertise in wireless protocols, NAC (e.g., Clear Pass), and enterprise firewall/VPN solutions (Palo Alto, Checkpoint).
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non‑technical faculty, students, and staff.
• High level of organization, professional tact, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Experience with DNS/DHCP management (Bind, Route
  53, Kea).
• Proficiency with wireless survey tools (Ekahau, Air Magnet).
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Perl) for task automation.
• Experience working in higher education.

$103,176 – $121,200

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary).
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Disability and Leave Benefits.
• Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others).
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex.

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.