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UMass Chan Medical School is hiring a Sr Network Engineer to support local and wide area networks across a multi-platform, multi-protocol environment. The role plans, procures, and maintains network infrastructure while monitoring performance and resolving complex technical issues. Reporting to the Director of Network and Telecom, the engineer also evaluates new hardware, software, and vendor solutions to keep the network current.

Highlights

Plans, procures, and maintains local and wide area networks in a multi-protocol environment.
Reviews products and recommends new hardware, software, or contract services.
Monitors network functions and evaluates operations and performance.
Supports the implementation and maintenance of major network subsystems.
Troubleshoots Layer 2-3 switching, firewall, and wireless issues using Cisco and Checkpoint technologies.
Works with Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switching platforms, Brocade Extension switches, and Solarwinds/Riverbed monitoring tools.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Management Systems (or equivalent) and 7+ years of related experience, including project management.
CISCO CCNP and CheckPoint CCSA certifications preferred.
Salary range $130,000-$148,000 per year.

Sr Network Engineer Full Description

Overview:

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Senior Network Engineer is a technical specialist role in the Network administration area supporting local and wide area networks in a multi platform, protocol, and operating system environment. Responsibilities:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Director of Network and Telecom, provides third level support to end users
Plans, procures, installs and maintains local and wide area networks in a multi protocol environment
Reviews products and recommends acquisition or modification of hardware, software or contract services
Monitors network functions and evaluates operations and network performance
Involved in the implementation and maintenance of major subsystems
Acknowledge and resolve user service requests utilizing the service request management system
Frequently contributes to the development of new theories and methods
Develops resolutions to complex problems that require frequent use of creativity uses judgement within defined policies
Contributes to the development of organizational goals and objectives
Represents the organization as the principle customer contact.
Often performs project leadership duties
Performs other duties and responsibilities as required

Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Management Systems, or equivalent
7+ years of related work experience including project management
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of implementation and troubleshooting of Layer 2-3 switching technologies vendor products from Cisco Systems well as Checkpoint firewall configuration and setup
Knowledge of Cisco wireless, ISE and Prime
Experience with implementing and supporting wireless infrastructures from large Enterprise vendors utilizing Cisco Systems equipment
Good understanding of best practice Data Center network support
Expert level knowledge of routing protocols to include OSPF, and BGP with an overall understanding of routing concepts / design
Working knowledge of F5 load balancer configuration and management with interaction of DNS components
Experience with the implementation and configuration of Enterprise class firewalls from Checkpoint Technologies. Understand firewall integration, rule creation, and safeguard policy configuration
Demonstrate a clear understanding and expertise for deployment of networking technologies in a virtualized environment and be able to present these concepts in conjunction with the University’s Networking team
Working knowledge and use of network troubleshooting tools to solve complex network problems from Solarwinds Orion and Riverbed’s Application Performance Management systems
Working knowledge of Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switching platforms
Working knowledge of Brocade Extension switches
CISCO CCNP, CheckPoint CCSA

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