Senior Network Engineer

Princeton University - Princeton, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Princeton, NJ

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Network Engineer at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the laboratory's network infrastructure. This role involves working on both existing and next-generation wired and wireless networks, ensuring high availability and performance of networking systems, and supporting various IT projects. The position offers a unique opportunity to build a new network architecture from the ground up, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration within the IT department.

Responsibilities

• Design and upgrade existing network architecture.
• Maintain computer networks, hardware, software, and related systems.
• Facilitate remote user access to system resources.
• Ensure timely delivery of critical data and replace faulty network hardware components.
• Provide network engineering support for infrastructure and customer-facing applications.
• Support PPPL projects and initiatives with network engineering requirements.
• Troubleshoot wired and wireless network issues using available tools.
• Assume overall responsibility for remote access VPN systems and provide second-level support for user issues.
• Provide primary network support for voice over IP (VOIP) telecommunications systems.
• Evaluate new technologies and offerings, completing proof of concept testing and analysis.
• Update internal and external documentation including network diagrams and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field or equivalent training and work experience.
• Five to ten years of experience in a Network Engineer role or related IT support role.
• Hands-on prior network engineering experience in the field.
• Experience in wireless standards, protocols, and equipment.
• Demonstrable experience with basic routing/switching technologies, wireless, VoIP, VPN, SNMP management, and data mirroring.
• Hands-on experience with configuration of border gateway routing protocol (BGP).
• Experience with Palo Alto Global Protect VPNs or other types of VPNs.
• Background with Linux scripting, IT automation tools, DNS/DHCP management, and migration to IPv6.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with specialized wireless technologies, including 802.1x authentication and rogue detection.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Remote work capabilities available 1-2 days per week.