Network Engineer - Abacus Service Corporation
Providence, RI 02903
About the Job
JOB ID: 1949 (Open Positions - 1 )
- Company Name
- Brown University
- Experience
- 0 - 99 Years
- Job Site
- Onsite
- Business Unit
- Office of Information Technology
- Organization Unit
- Office of Information Technology
- Job Category
- Information Technology
- Date Range
- Jan 6, 2024 - Apr 19, 2024
- Program Team
- NA
- Hiring Team
- NA
- Hire Type
- Contractor
- Pay Type
- Hourly
- Standard Hours Per Week
- 32.00
- Project
- Brown - 0000
- Timesheet Approvers
- NA
- Expense Approver
- NA
- Pay Group
- WKSUS
- Exemption Status
- Non-Exempt
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Must Have
LOCATION INFORMATION
200 Dyer Street (Off-Campus)
200 Dyer StreetProvidence Rhode Island 02903
CUSTOM FIELDS
Is Autopay?
No
Essential Type
Essential Onsite
Designation Classification
JOB SUMMARY
The Network Engineer works cl...JOB DESCRIPTION
The Network Engineer works closely with other teams in the Office of Information Technology to plan, design, and implement all network-related services at the University. Networking areas include all wired, wireless, and data center networks as well as internet and cloud connectivity. Related network services include DNS/DHCP, network authentication, client and p2p VPN, server load balancing, and management/monitoring tools. The level of knowledge and experience combined with excellent verbal and written communication skills allows the Network Engineer to execute and implement network hardware upgrades that may include coordination with various teams. Communication at varying technical levels is essential.
Looking for those in a senior role and the ability to drive the project.
This position could participate in Client projects as a network resource for consulting, design, configuration, and implementation. Ensure projects are following network standards and technology roadmap. Bring issues to management for discussion. Network maintenance and upgrades should be limited to specific troubleshooting or areas of expertise. Changes are documented, and operational procedures, diagrams, and systems are updated. Resolution of assigned tickets as required.
Senior-level position.
1. Must have worked with Cisco equipment with advanced layer 2 and layer 3 topologies.
2. Previous experience with refreshing equipment in a large production network.
3. Communication skills
Manager is not only evaluating their technical skills but also their response to the questions. He is seeking an individual who is confident and capable of following directions and working autonomously on this project. While resources will be on hand to provide guidance on the Brown processes, searching for someone who can proactively lead and steer this project.
100 % onsite- 200 Dyer street.
Parking: on street or metered
Interview process: zoom with hiring manager
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What is the reason/justification for this need? |
Project to refresh 18 distribution switches. |
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What is the estimated duration for this business need? |
6 Months
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What is the desired Start Date? |
1/6/24 |
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What is the expected End Date? |
4/19/23 |
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What are the daily hours (schedule) for this role? (i.e.: 9-5, 8-5)? . |
9-5, Preferred Monday-Thursday Hours may shift due to early morning maintenances. |
J ob Requirements:
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Type of experience needed? |
Training/certifications (such as CCNP) preferred. 5+ years experience with implementing ethernet networking required 3+ years experience with troubleshooting ethernet network preferred |
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Number of years of experience needed? |
6+ years |
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Minimum education requirement? |
Bachelor's degree preferred. Will take experience without degree |
Job Responsibilities:
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Are there any specific tools the resource will need to know how to use? |
Job Competencies Expertise, advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience in the following areas: Advanced routing and switching on enterprise network systems Hands-on experience in installing, configuring and troubleshooting Cisco Nexus 9K, Catalyst 9K, 4K, 3K series switches Required skills with OSPF, VRFs, VLANs, STP, ACLs, LaCP, HSRP, SVS, VSS technologies Experience with BGP, VDCs, NAT, DNS, DHCP, ASDM, TACACS+, vPC technologies Experience in troubleshooting a complex layer 2 and 3 design Wireless network concepts using centralized controllers, encryption methods, authentication and RF planning. Monitoring protocols such as SNMP, Packet capturing using tools like Wireshark Experience with Microsoft Visio. Experience with leading small to midsize projects required. Ability to multitask and prioritize activities Work independently with good time management skills and reliable follow-through Good written and oral communications skills required. Excellent customer service skills; tact and sensitivity in dealing with a diverse user community |
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What is the ideal personality for someone in this role? |
Self-starter, able to communicate well (verbal/written) |
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Provide the TOP 3 "must have skills? |
Advanced routing and switching on enterprise network systems |
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Which skills are "nice to haves ? |
Some programming or scripting experience using a common language such as Python is preferred |
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Any Additional Information? |
Customer-facing technical support role requiring verbal and written communication with customers is required Strong project management and organizational skills. Senior-level position. Manager is not only evaluating their technical skills but also their response to the questions. He is seeking an individual who is confident and capable of following directions and working autonomously on this project. While resources will be on hand to provide guidance on the Brown processes, searching for someone who can proactively lead and steer this project. |