Senior Network Engineer

Job Summary

This senior level network engineer is a seasoned professional contributor under limited supervision who is responsible for architecting, testing, supporting, and maintaining the University’s WAN, LAN, Wireless networks, and security devices.

• Lead network design and implementation for one or more areas of the campus network infrastructure (e.g. Routing, Optical networks, Data Centers, Access Networking, Wireless, Firewalls, VPN Services, DNS, DHCP, Authentication, Monitoring, etc.).
• Provide documentation for projects and processes.
• Coach less experienced network administrators and engineers.
• Support Purdue West Lafayette, Purdue Northwest (Hammond/Westville), Purdue Ft. Wayne, and Purdue Indianapolis, collaborating with staff across institutions.
• Improve operational stability by evaluating new technologies and conducting root cause analysis.
• Provide Tier 3 senior level support and perform on-call duties.

• Bachelor’s degree in telecommunication, networking, engineering, IT, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in network engineering, architecture design, supporting and deploying solutions for infrastructures including LAN, WAN, and Wireless networks.
• US Citizen.
• Valid driver’s license.
• In-depth technical knowledge of Cisco and other vendors’ networking technologies, network standards and best practices, and network security and controls.
• CCNP/CCDP certification or knowledge.
• Deep understanding of network routing protocols and their applications such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and STP.
• Practical knowledge of project management, including planning, collaboration, and documentation.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Certification or knowledge of other vendors’ product suites, as well as other routing, switching and wireless products.
• Strong understanding of Wireless configuration and management.
• AI experience.
• Cloud experience.
• Dev Ops experience (Unix Shell Scripting, Python, Ansible, and other automation tools).

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• A background check will be required for employment in this position.
• FLSA:
  Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime).
• Retirement Eligibility:
  Defined Contribution Waiting Period.
• Benefit Statement:
  Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days.

Professional 3

• Pay Band S075
• Job Code #.

Salary Range: $82,560 to $87,720 commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Purdue University is an EOE employer.