00001544 - Network Engineer

Design and implement voice, video and data infrastructures, such as local area networks (LAN), wireless networks (WiFi). Perform wireless modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. Design network and computer security measures and access controls. Research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.

Requisition ID:
Position Number: 00001544
Employee Group:  Professional, Management and Administration
Schedule: 40 hours/52 weeks
Compensation:
Benefits: Full-time Part-time Limited Benefits
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

  • Develop conceptual, logical, physical wireless network designs

  • Survey, monitor and analyze wireless network performance

  • Perform secondary Network Engineering tasks 

  • Identify inefficient use of computer resources, or perform capacity planning

  • Develop disaster recovery plans

  • Develop and implement solutions for infrastructure problems

  • Monitor use of networks and regulate access to safeguard information

  • Create encryption certificates for data transmissions and firewalls to conceal confidential information

  • Discuss and plan systems with solution architects, system engineers, or cybersecurity experts to meet College requirements

  • Visit vendors, attend conferences or training sessions, or study technical journals to keep up with changes in technology

  • Maintain or coordinate the maintenance of network and data center peripherals i.e. PDU, RPS, UPS, AC

  • Perform ongoing hardware and software maintenance operations, including installing or upgrading hardware or software

  • Assist and support colleagues with their job functions as directed

  • Work with Technology Staff, project managers and customers to evaluate, find and recommend technology solutions for GRCC

  • Assist with VoIP environment

  • 24/7 on-call support of any infrastructure systems

  • Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position

  • Performs other related duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Educational Credentials

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Work Experience

  • Three or more years experience in network administration

  • Firewall Design, Deploy, and Administrate- Write policy, Audit Policy and evaluate end to end connectivity. Securing our clients and servers traffic to provide a zero-trust environment. ( Palo Alto experience preferred )

  • Routing and Switching- HSRP, EIGRP, Static, VDC, VPC, MLAG, BGP and Spanning-Tree

  • Wireless Design, Deploy, and Administrate ( Cisco/ Aruba Controllers experience preferred )

Skills

  • Network knowledge

  • Network design and implementation

  • Network troubleshooting

  • Project Management

  • Problem solving and analytical skills

  • Network hardware configuration

  • Network performance tuning

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to lift up to seventy-five (75) pounds

  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time; as well as occasional standing, stooping, kneeling or crouching

  • Able to communicate verbally, non-verbally, and in written form with or without accommodations 

Mental Demands

  • An understanding of and appreciation for the community college philosophy and student population

  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team

  • Willingness and availability to work a flexible schedule

  • Able to communicate verbally, non-verbally, and in written form with or without accommodations

  • Understanding of confidentiality as related to professional Code of Ethics and FERPA guidelines

  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently under stressful conditions, on enterprise systems, which have a major impact on college operations

  • Ability to work under pressure while possessing mature judgment and flexibility in regards to interruptions and schedule changes

  • Must use good judgment in handling sensitive or difficult situations in a pleasant and professional manner

Working Conditions

  • GRCC will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Compliance information is available on our policies website

  • Must be able to work flexible hours

  • Ability to lift and move up to 75 pounds 

  • Able to use standard computer systems with or without accommodations

  • This position is remote-work eligible per the College's Remote Work Policy and Agreement

  • Must have transportation to travel between campuses

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