IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
• The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
• Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
• In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.
  Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the “My Experience” section of your application.
  Job Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Networking and Telecommunications, the Senior Network Engineer is responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and upgrading all campus wired and wireless network infrastructure. This includes edge device and Internet connectivity, network access control systems, and associated security services. This role leads internal projects focused on enhancing existing services and deploying new hardware and software solutions. Additionally, the Senior Network Engineer acts as the primary liaison and technical point of contact for a variety of projects, assessing network connectivity and cabling infrastructure requirements.

• Act as the subject matter expert and functional lead for the installation, configuration, and management of all wired and wireless network services, Internet connectivity, Network Access Control, for the threat and vulnerability platform and metric reporting, and other related services.
• Serve as a mentor to less experienced Network and Communications Infrastructure staff and ensure that they are following established best practices for effective network operations.
• Work collaboratively with the IT Information Security group and Systems/Infrastructure group to help identify network security threats and evaluate how to proactively minimize their impact on the campus network, either through changes to firewall rule sets, packet shaping, packet analysis, client-side mitigation or other means.
• Plan, design, implement, and maintain network-based services and tools, including DHCP, DNS, and IP address management.
• Serve as a lead network engineering resource for campus construction and renovation projects that require additions or modifications to wired and/or wireless network infrastructure or intra-building wiring plant.
• Develop and manage programs related to enterprise network operations, encompassing security controls.
• Audit and analyze network performance and stability, providing recommendations for hardware and software upgrades.
• Manage the device registration system(s) for granting access to campus network resources and monitoring systems to identify potential malicious network activity, both internal and external.
• Consult with leadership to perform and/or assist the technical support staff in the installation and set-up of computing systems and network devices according to baseline security measures and appropriate operation and functionality practices.
• Maintain accurate system, network and change logs to track all device patch levels, network security policy changes, and potential security threats or attacks/probes on IT systems.
• Maintain integrity and appropriate confidentiality in institutional and program operations.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and cooperative working relationships to accomplish the objectives of the Information Technology Division.
• Represent the university at conferences, seminars and/or meetings and serve on ad hoc and standing committees as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Management retains the right to change or add job duties at any time.