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Michigan State University is hiring a Network Engineer III / Information Technologist III to design, build, and maintain the university’s wired and wireless networks. The engineer works with other IT teams on network expansion and upgrade projects and handles escalated, complex network issues that affect teaching, research, and business operations across campus. The role sits on the Network Planning team within MSU IT and reports to the Network Planning Manager.

Highlights

Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and other network devices, in step with other IT teams on expansion and upgrade projects.
Respond to and resolve complex network issues and emergencies in a timely manner, including participation in an on-call rotation outside business hours.
Develop and maintain documentation for network architecture, configurations, and procedures.
Make network changes within established configuration and change management policies so that each change is reviewed, approved, and successful.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior technicians and support staff.
Five to eight years of related experience with dynamic routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF, network monitoring, diagnostic, and analytics tools, enterprise network security architectures including firewall design and troubleshooting, and oversight of large or critical IT projects; knowledge equivalent to a four-year degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred qualifications include network certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, or JNCIS, experience with MPLS, EVPN-VXLAN, private cloud connectivity, and data center networking, Unix/Linux proficiency, and experience configuring dynamic routing on Palo Alto firewalls.
Full-time (90-100%) support staff position on a standard 8-5 schedule; designated remote-friendly, with some or all duties performed remotely as mutually agreed.

Network Engineer III / Information Technologist III Full Description

Network Engineer III / Information Technologist III

IT Services Infrastructure Support, Michigan State University - East Lansing, Michigan

Full Time (90-100%) | Support Staff | Administrative Professionals (AP) | Standard 8-5 hours | Salary commensurate with experience

Position Summary

The Network Planning team designs and engineers MSU’s wired and wireless networks, provides escalation support for complex issues, and leads infrastructure initiatives that support teaching, research, and business operations across the university. Reporting to the Network Planning Manager, the Network Engineer III will primarily perform the following duties:

Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and other network devices.
Collaborate with other IT teams to plan and execute network expansion and upgrade projects.
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for network architecture, configurations, and procedures.
Respond to and resolve complex network issues and emergencies in a timely manner.
Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior technicians and support staff.
Take part in on-call duty rotation during off/non-business hours.

MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field; and five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, etc.); network monitoring, network diagnostic, and network analytics tools; supporting enterprise network security architectures, including firewall design and troubleshooting; and experience overseeing large, complex or critical information technology projects; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Network certifications a plus.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, JNCIP, JNCIS) highly desirable.
Advanced knowledge of network protocols, IP addressing, routing, switching, and security principles.
Experience with MPLS, EVPN-VXLAN, private cloud connectivity, and data center networking technologies.
Proficiency with Unix/Linux operating systems, network monitoring, and management tools.
Strong communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Experience leading complex troubleshooting efforts, mentoring technical staff, and implementing network changes with minimal service disruption.
Experience configuring dynamic routing on Palo Alto firewalls preferred.

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment, and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Required Application Materials

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions

Please provide three professional references who are knowledgeable of your work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

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