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Senior Network Engineer

The Senior Network Engineer designs, troubleshoots, and analyzes LAN/WAN and VoIP infrastructures with specific emphasis on planning and continuous development of network security strategy and best practices in support of the College's information security architecture. Serves as a member of Network Services team by providing cross-functional duties such as monitoring and troubleshooting wireless and wired networks; configuration of core and access layer switches and wireless access points; support for the physical network; development and completion of reports and summaries for IT management, including status reports, problem reports, progress summaries, change management, and system utilization reports as needed. Collaborates with key constituencies and IT leaders to develop security and business continuance standards and action plans; directs all security audits and tasks to ensure that the integrity, confidentiality and availability of information to end-users, is not compromised; ensures that IT complies with existing laws and regulations and that the institution's IT infrastructure is secure. Must be willing to carry a mobile phone and perform duties outside of core business hours.



The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

* Exceptional knowledge of LAN, Routing, Switching, IP Networking, VPN technologies, Layer 2/3 protocols.

* Knowledge of system security models and protocols.

* Demonstrated ability to devise innovative security solutions and strategies to address unique requirements and situations.

* Advanced experience troubleshooting, implementing and configuring network hardware & software to achieve expedited solutions.

* Deep understanding of EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, IPV4 protocols.

* Experience with network documentation and configuration reports.

* Knowledge of standards for wiring, data closets, copper and fiber installation, cable testing and certification.

* Ability to forge and sustain effective and productive working relationships between diverse members of Institutional Technology staff.

* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and harmonious working relationships with a variety of campus constituencies.

* Heightened concern for confidentiality and attention to detail.

* Effectiveness in dealing with multiple concurrent assignments and sudden changes in priorities.

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially the ability to effectively impart complex or technical subjects to diverse audiences.

* A proven ability to make technical issues understandable and an ability to align technical opportunities to institution goals.

* Ability and availability to work occasional weekend/evening assignments in both scheduled and unscheduled activities.

* Ability to be on-call to respond to off-hour equipment problems.

* Prior experience using the following or similar information security technologies:

* Intrusion detection and prevention: TippingPoint, Snort, Nitro, Juniper.

o Remote system management: SCCM, Altiris, Symantec.
o Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing: OpenVAS, Core Impact, Metasploit, WebInspect, Appscan, Nexpose, Web Scarab, Paros.
o Firewalls: IPTables, Juniper, Cisco, CheckPoint, Palo Alto.
o Network access control: TrustWave, Bradford, Juniper, Cisco.
o Anti-malware and spam protection: Microsoft ForeFront, ProofPoint, McAfee, Symantec, Sophos.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution in Computer Science or an Information Technology field is required.

* Three years of network hardware and software experience configuring and managing Ethernet switches and/or high-end routers from a variety of vendors such as Cisco Systems and Juniper Networks is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Cisco CCNP, CCIE (Routing & Switching) certification; Cisco CSS/ACE load-balances, Cisco Nexus, Cisco NAC, MPLS, VoIP telephony, wireless, as well as network monitoring systems such as: Orion NMS, ArcSight or NetQoS; knowledge of UNIX and server-based systems; hands-on experience with Cisco, Checkpoint or Juniper Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention Systems. Understanding of the ISO 27000 series of standards.

To apply on-line go to: https://ringling.simplehire.com

Ringling College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer