Senior Network Engineer (Hybrid)

The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the design and implementation of complex communications networks, including wired and wireless data networks, voice networks, and service provider connectivity. Provides support to IT groups and customers for the most complex technical communications networks. This position will independently implement network projects and participate in large IT projects.

About the Team:

Vanderbilt University Information Technology is a human-centric organization that advances our university by delivering innovative solutions and frictionless experiences through collaboration.

The Network Design and Engineering unit is responsible for the design and health of the communications networks at Vanderbilt University. This unit works closely with other information technology teams and customers to meet the voice and data needs of the university. This group’s responsibilities include wired and wireless network connectivity, support of the high-performance research network, data center networking, Internet, I2 (research), and service provider services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Participate in network design and implementation (40%):

• Participate in the development of an effective network design and strategy.
• Analyze network needs for major projects, including costs and utilization.
• Recommend equipment and software configurations.
• Provide technical guidance to customers and departmental staff.
• Provide input on the development and deployment of a network automation solutions.
• Configure and test new network components.
• Follow appropriate processes and change management.
• Document modifications to network.

Perform network monitoring (20%):

• Monitor and maintain communications network operations.
• Perform complex testing and analysis of network facilities.
• Make recommendations for tuning and balancing networks.
• Analyze error statistics and implement preventative measures.
• Establish automated processes to monitor applications and minimize failures or degraded performance, and alert administrators to problems.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex network problems (40%):

• Provide advanced network troubleshooting.
• Provide effective solutions to network problems while minimizing downtime.
• Investigate software-related problems and resolve those within the scope of authority.
• Document problems and solutions.

Supervisory Relationships:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility, this position reports administratively and functionally to the Associate Director for Network Design and Engineering.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree is necessary
• Cisco CCNP certification is necessary
• One (1) of the following certifications is necessary:
  • Aruba Mobility - ACMA, ACMP, Aruba Campus Access - ACA, ACP, Aruba Clearpass - ACCA, ACCP, or Audiocodes Session Boarder Controller
• The following certifications are preferred:
  • ComptTIA Linux
  • DevNet Associate
  • Cisco CCNP (Enterprise and/or Collaboration)
  • DevNet Professional
  • Aruba Mobility - ACMA, ACMP
  • Aruba Clearpass - ACCA, ACCP
  • Audiocodes Session Boarder Controller
  • Audiocodes Route Manager

Qualifications:

• 5 years of advanced system configuration and network support experience is necessary
• Linux knowledge, including shell scripting is necessary
• 2 years of coding and scripting (Python, Bash, etc) experience is preferred
• Database and SQL experience is preferred

Information Technology’s Guiding Principles:

• Trust and Respect- VUIT cultivates a community built on trust, mutual respect, and inclusivity, where all members feel valued and supported. We prioritize honesty, dignity, empathy, and a willingness to listen and understand. 
• Professionalism- VUIT strives to maintain a culture of maturity, accountability, and integrity to best represent the University and self. Have a sense of humility and poise in your work and daily interactions.
• Collaborate- VUIT commits to being inclusive in solution design where we value sharing within and partnering across the university. We are intentional about including our colleagues and preventing silos. 
• Bias-to-Action- VUIT is seen as a changemaker by exhibiting a decisive, self-starter, take-action approach with a willingness to make decisions without excessive deliberation. Personal initiative is recognized as a key part of the creative process.
• Communicate- Communication (written, verbal and non-verbal), within and outside VUIT, is open, thoughtful, welcoming, clear, proactive, concise yet complete, always honest, and delivered kindly.
• Innovate- VUIT pledges to be bold and challenge the status quo by inspiring a culture of creativity that promotes growth and advancement for the university. 
• Celebrate Each Other- We are intentional in showing appreciation for the work of others by valuing and acknowledging meaningful contributions at all levels of the organization.
• Optimize- VUIT will practice continuous and thoughtful optimization of our solutions and services to increase our human and technological capacity. Capacity drives innovation.