Network Engineer - #223361

Please see Special Instructions for more details. Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire. Please include a cover letter, current resume and a list of three professional references with complete contact information.

Position Summary

The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus. The network engineer works within the IT Division's Networking and Communications department to design, maintain, and enhance the campus data and voice network services. The engineer leverages their knowledge of network technologies to create and maintain a robust and reliable network that meets the needs of the campus. The engineer collaborates with the networking team and IT Division staff to support all aspects of the campus voice, video, data, and CATV networks. Additionally, the engineer maintains network management systems, assists in maintaining the security of the campus network, and maintains accurate network documentation.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications but may not have experience in all the preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply. Extensive professional development is available for the candidate that documents and can demonstrate a capability to learn and implement new technologies. WCU IT/Networking provides opportunities for up to 20% remote work, and schedule flexibility for ad hoc personal situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America without the need for employer sponsorship or any other immigration-related assistance.
• A Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience supporting medium to large networks. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage short and long-term projects with high complexity that includes coordination with internal and external resources.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills; and the ability to work as an independent, productive, responsible, and self-motivated member of a team in high-pressure situations.
• The ideal candidate will have skills in the following areas:

• Supporting a large higher education network.
• Working effectively and efficiently as a member of a large IT organization.
• Juniper EX and QFX network equipment in an enterprise environment ideally with EVPN / VXLAN experience.
• Aruba WiFi infrastructure components and capabilities.
• 802.1X wired and wireless network authentication ideally with Aruba ClearPass experience.
• Automating common network management tasks ideally with Ansible experience.
• Expert knowledge in IP configuration, routing, and troubleshooting.
• Expert in wireless network design and management.
• Data, and voice network protocols, systems, troubleshooting, and common practices.
• PaloAlto firewalls including GlobalProtect.
• F5 load balancers.
• Enterprise DDI management ideally with BlueCat experience.
• VoIP, POTS, and cellular voice systems including call center and other advanced voice capabilities.

Position Type Permanent Full-Time

Number of Hours Per Week 40

Number of Months Per Year 12

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment.

EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina.

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

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