Network Engineer

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

Clemson University is looking for a Network Engineer to fulfill the following duties:

• Design and implementation of detailed network architecture configurations to support University Research Initiatives.
• Support Controlled Unclassified Information high performance computing network environments.
• Apply NIST 800-171 controls and maintain controls to covered information systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

35% - Essential - Network Systems Administration

Participates in planning, designing, installing and configuring research network systems. Collaborate with peers to review design proposals and implementation plans. Analyze complex network technology needs and system requirements to determine feasibility of design, technical specifications, and test plans within time and cost constraints.

20% - Essential - Compliance & Risk Management

Apply NIST 800-171 assessment objectives as appropriate to the covered information system. Conduct monthly risk and compliance reviews of covered information system to ensure adherence to regulated research policies and security practices. Track and document compliance status, identifying and mitigating non‑compliance risks as they arise. Support and enforce change management processes, ensuring that all modifications to covered information system hardware, software, configurations, and encrypt ions align with NIST 800-171 assessment objectives, and that all changes are requested, authorized, and documented.

Track and manage hardware, software and firmware assets, ensuring they are inventoried and managed according to NIST 800-171 assessment objectives. Verify that all assets have proper security controls in place and are regularly updated and reviewed. Assist in the identification of security incidents. Contribute to incident handling, tracking, response, and documentation.

20% - Essential - Performance Monitoring

Analyzes network efficiency by conducting network tests and running diagnostics in order to forecast performance thresholds. Diagnoses and resolves network problems and ensures network environments are secure and appropriate recovery and redundancy issues are addressed. Monitors performance of networks to identify potential problems and bottlenecks.

20% - Essential - Debugging

Debugs complex network configuration, hardware failures, and external and internal network faults. Diagnoses and resolves network problems in conjunction with other engineers, support personnel, system administrators and other vendors in a large and complex environment. Troubleshoot system issues and interface with vendor support when needed. Provides on‑call support.

5% - Essential - Professional Development

Attend training and professional development related to job duties.

Education – Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.

Work Experience – 4+ Years of Network Engineer Experience. Experience in Computer System Development and Modification. Relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Education (Preferred) – Bachelor's degree in information technology systems, computer science, or related field.

Work Experience (Preferred) – 4+ years in networking, information technology systems or related area. 4+ years experience with Cisco, Juniper, F5, Palo Alto networking equipment. Experience with Juniper Routers.

Licenses – Driver's License Class D normal < 26,000.

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