Network Engineer

Clark University

Location: Worcester, MA Category: Staff and Administrators Job Type: Full-time - Exempt Posted On: Thu Jul 30 2026

Basic Function:

Ensure the satisfactory operation of the university's data and wireless networks to ensure a reliable and secure computing environment for the Clark community. This includes planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of the data network and associated infrastructure.

• Identify, research, recommend, and implement network improvements, upgrades, and repairs for the University's network infrastructure including physical cabling (copper & fiber) and associated hardware & software. Evaluate new techniques and tools for improving services, staying abreast of industry trends and best-practices.
• Provide hands‑on support, maintenance, performance monitoring, and optimization of all LAN/WAN/WLAN including physical data cable (copper and fiber), wireless, cloud networking, and other associated equipment and services.
• Design, install and manage network devices including but not limited to switches, routers, firewalls, UPSs, PDUs, network monitoring systems, and WiFi infrastructure.
• Monitor all aspects of Clark's network and proactively respond to and investigate alerts and anomalies.
• Provide network integration of voice/video/data systems including VoIP, classroom AV, endpoints, HVAC equipment, card access control, security cameras, point of sale systems, vending machines, servers, and other applications.
• Participate in design, maintenance, and support of a hybrid telecommunications environment with Teams Direct Routing, session border controllers, Analog Telephone Adapters (ATA's), eFax systems, and endpoints.
• Implement and maintain centralized automation and orchestration for management of network devices and services.
• Documentation of networking infrastructure in enterprise documentation systems.
• Participate in network security assessments and remediation in coordination with supervisor and Information Security team.
• Manage and maintain AAA for network access.
• Manage and maintain DHCP services.
• Provide input on DR configuration/installation and maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent; significant experience can substitute for degree.
• Minimum of five years' experience in networking, with progressive growth in responsibilities and project management.
• Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP networks with experience in networking including routers, switches, VLANs, trunking, VPNs, copper and fiber Ethernet, wireless networks, firewall architecture, and bandwidth management is required; experience with Free RADIUS, HPE/Aruba, and Palo Alto desirable.
• Firm understanding of TCP/IP and related networking protocols (DNS, HTTP, ICMP, DHCP, etc) as well as how they operate and are managed on an enterprise level production network.
• A fundamental understanding of network security including system hardening, log analysis, intrusion detection, and vulnerability scanning is required.
• Experience with data center networking, systems automation and orchestration, cloud network environments, and software defined networking preferred.
• Experience with VoIP concepts and practical deployment through a network environment.
• Management of MS Teams and/or Audiocodes phone system installation/upgrade/maintenance preferred.
• Experience in a multi-hardware environment, Linux/UNIX, Windows, & Mac operating systems, and general scripting is preferred.
• Strong project management experience with ability to organize and prioritize multiple complex projects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; to set priorities and work concurrently on multiple tasks and projects; to communicate progress/problems to appropriate personnel effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to communicate effectively with people at varying levels of computer literacy; and the ability to establish collaborative working relationships at all levels of the university is required.
• Excellent customer service and communication (written and verbal) skills; and a high degree of integrity relative to computer…