Senior Network Engineer – Network Services, Information Technology Services
WVU Online
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Virginia • West Virginia • United States
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Job Level
About the role
- Network Design and Planning: Design and develop network architecture, including LAN/WAN infrastructure, routing protocols, and IP addressing schemes.
- Network Implementation and Configuration: Install, configure, and maintain network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless access points.
- Network Monitoring and Optimization: Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and proactively optimize network infrastructure.
- Network Security and Compliance: Implement and maintain network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls.
- Network Documentation and Reporting: Create and maintain detailed network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
- Team Leadership and Collaboration: Lead and mentor junior network engineers, providing guidance and technical expertise.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience in a relevant field
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in configuration and installation of Routers, Switches, Unified Communications, Wireless Access Points, and Firewalls
- Experience in Internet TCP/IP protocols such as DHCP, DNS, SNMP, TELNET, FTP, WWW, SSH
- Design and implementation of complex and secure LANs/WANs
- Cisco (CCNP or higher), Juniper (JNCIS or higher), Palo Alto (PCNSA or higher), and/or FortiGate certifications are preferred
Benefits
- 37.5-hour work week
- 13 paid holidays
- 24 annual leave days per year or more based on years of service
- 18 sick days per year
- A range of health insurance and other benefits
- 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
- Wellness programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
network designnetwork architectureLAN infrastructureWAN infrastructurerouting protocolsIP addressingnetwork configurationnetwork monitoringnetwork optimizationnetwork security
Soft skills
team leadershipcollaborationmentoringtechnical expertise
Certifications
CCNPJNCISPCNSAFortiGate