Design, implement, and maintain SCINet’s high-performance network infrastructure
Optimize network performance, scalability, and reliability across distributed sites
Manage SD-WAN and IP routing across Internet2 and commodity Internet connections
Serve as Subject Matter Expert for Lantronix Out-of-Band Management environments
Coordinate daily with GlobalNOC (Indiana University) and OmniSOC as required
Provide on-site support at the National Agricultural Library (Beltsville, MD) as needed
Develop and maintain network diagrams, configurations, and documentation
Implement network security controls, audits, and compliance measures
Support network-related escalations from the SCINet help desk
Produce required weekly, monthly, and quarterly network reports
Evaluate and integrate emerging networking technologies to enhance SCINet capabilities
Respond within 2 business hours to operational communications

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field
Minimum 8 years of experience in network engineering or large-scale enterprise networking
Proven experience supporting HPC, scientific research, or data-intensive environments
Strong expertise with routers, switches, firewalls, and complex network architectures
Experience with Internet2 / R&E networking environments
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong technical documentation and communication skills
Master’s degree or advanced training in networking or HPC environments (preferred)
Experience with network virtualization (e.g., VMware NSX, Cisco ACI) (preferred)
Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure) (preferred)
Experience automating network configurations (Python, Ansible) (preferred)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

network infrastructure designnetwork performance optimizationSD-WAN managementIP routingnetwork security controlsnetwork documentationnetwork virtualizationPythonAnsibleHPC environments

Soft Skills

troubleshootingproblem-solvingtechnical documentationcommunication