Senior Network Engineer

Position Definition

To participate as a Senior Network Engineer of the Information Technology team as the support resource for the CLIU network. This position provides Tier 3 support.

The Senior Network Engineer shall be directly responsible to the Director of Management Information Systems for the performance of assigned responsibilities.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent related professional experience.
• Four (4) years’ experience in support of local and wide area network infrastructure.
• Three (3) years’ experience with NT4/2000/Netware/Unix/Linux system administration and LAN/WAN operations.
• Two (2) years’ experience in direct management responsibility for local and wide area network.

• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of local and wide area network, management, operations, and administrations;
  Windows, Apple, Linux, Google, 100-40G switched Ethernet, and network management software; multi-protocol network administration;
  Windows platforms; and Cisco IOS.
• Demonstrates knowledge of network-based applications software.
• Demonstrates a proficient understanding and utilization of Microsoft Office Suite and other software packages for use in the MIS Department.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with external and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain complete confidentiality.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated by patience, understanding, and congeniality.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates organizational skills and time management skills, providing for productivity, accuracy, and attention to detail in the carrying out of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize assigned tasks.
• Completes tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and maintain departmental deadlines.
• Demonstrates the ability to make professional decisions.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Possesses the skills to provide the highest level of customer service, with patience and knowledge of the department’s services.
• Ability to attend work regularly at assigned work hours subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities.

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), and carry or convey sufficient weight to safely and effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.
• Ability to independently ambulate in and around work areas.
• Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support.
• Ability to travel on and/or drive a CLIU #21 vehicle.
• Ability to exhibit appropriate manual dexterity to effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.

The Senior Network Engineer will have the authority to perform all functions listed below in accordance with established policies and procedures.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty/responsibility at acceptable standards. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered employee request.

• Ensures workstation connectivity to any networked resource vis‑à‑vis the first three layers of the OSI model.
• Manages the installation, configuration, maintenance, and upgrade of network cabling, hubs, switches, routers, and related equipment and software.
• Collects and evaluates system performance statistics and provides timely recommendations for system improvements and changes based on this data.
• Manages user security as it pertains to user access to the infrastructure.
• Maintains an accurate inventory of all items related to the network infrastructure, including cables, hubs, switches, and routers.
• Provides timely recommendations concerning the application of new and existing technology to improve the services delivered via the network infrastructure.
• Serves as a resource for the…