Network Engineer

$85,000 - $95,000/Yr

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Troy, NY

Full-time

Troy, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Network Engineer at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute plays a crucial role in providing technical leadership and oversight for complex, enterprise-wide services. This position is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the campus network infrastructure, ensuring that it meets the needs of the institution's dynamic global community. The Network Engineer will lead complex projects that often involve collaboration with individuals from various departments and leadership levels, fostering a cooperative environment to achieve common goals. This role also includes mentoring and training other technical employees, thereby contributing to the professional development of the IT team. In addition to project leadership, the Network Engineer will be tasked with ensuring that the network infrastructure adheres to security best practices. This includes familiarity with TCP/IP protocols, Cisco VoIP and wireless technologies, and advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting skills. The engineer will analyze network traffic to identify potential attacks and implement mitigation strategies. The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and users in a diverse environment is essential, as is the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team. The position may require occasional work during weekends or evenings, reflecting the dynamic nature of the IT environment at Rensselaer.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for the campus network infrastructure.
• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-wide network services.
• Lead complex projects involving cross-departmental collaboration.
• Mentor and train technical employees to enhance their skills.
• Ensure network design follows security best-practice guidelines.
• Conduct traffic analysis to identify and mitigate network attacks.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and users in a diverse environment.
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet goals and deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Six years of relevant professional work experience in information technology and network design.
• Formal training in information technology and network design.
• Ability to provide training to all levels of staff.
• Advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP protocols and services.
• Familiarity with Cisco VoIP and wireless technology.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience supporting a higher education environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable benefits package.
• Stable pay growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive retiree medical and prescription plan.
• Health and welfare program for financial security and protection.