Senior Network Engineer - Project Engineering

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Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• The Senior Network Engineer is a central university office position responsible for supporting a highly available, secure, and fast network to enable the business and to anticipate and plan for future needs.
• Responsible for senior-level management and maintenance of the companies' LAN/WAN environment and computer systems including participation and oversight of daily upkeep and administration of the companies' network infrastructure and computer systems.
• Designs and implements voice, data, and transport systems.
• Applies advanced troubleshooting and problem solving to complex network problems.
• Collaborates with others for active maintenance and future growth.
• Sets policies, guidelines, and establishes best practices for active maintenance and future growth.
• Responsible for the design, planning, implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the companies' network infrastructure and architecture. Installs, configures, maintains, and troubleshoots network services and devices.
• Interacts with customers to resolve network issues.
• Performs inspections and upgrades.
• Develops and maintains documentation. Has the aptitude to perform troubleshooting, testing, scripting and coding and demonstrates leadership and mentoring of less-experienced engineers.
• Reports to the NOC Manager, or the Run or Build Manager of Network Services.
• Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, and seven years of related IT experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details:

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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