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Fordham University · 3 days ago
Network Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $87K/yr
4+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Responsible for implementing technologies designed by the infrastructure team
Configures network switches, VPN, optical hardware, and SDN systems
Researches new technologies in support of data, VoIP, conferencing systems, and WiFi
Deploys wireless network infrastructures and makes recommendations on systems enhancements for optimal operation
Recommends IT solutions to business and management problems
Supports the universities building management systems
Works with the Facilities Engineering group on implementing technologies into new or renovated structures
Monitors and analyze data to improve system performance
Monitors network usage and security issues
Deploys patches to mitigate any threat to systems
Responds to issues affecting the network architecture
Supports ticket resolution associated with the network architecture
Supports work and tickets associated with the operation of the firewall
Supervises student workers
Undertakes preventative measures and implementing, maintaining, and monitoring network security
Supports real-time video applications
Installs, supports, and maintains new switch hardware and software infrastructure
Evolves IT’s performance management program into a strategic talent management program
Recommends IT solutions to business and management problems
Analyzes and resolves faults
Works closely with other departments/organizations and collaborates with other IT staff
Provides training and technical support for users with varying levels of IT knowledge and competence
Plans and implements future IT developments and undertakes project work
Supports Voice over IP systems and endpoints
Undertakes project work to support engineers
Assumes responsibility for Network ticket resolution
Monitors the use of the web by students, faculty, and staff
Functional expert, responsible for planning and executing major aspects/components of projects
Provides technical expertise and guidance to team members and work processes
Contributes to evaluating and making recommendations on resource requirements on projects
Validates alternative ways of gathering data
Evaluates alternatives and recommends solutions
Communicates status, progress, and impact to management
Resolves issues in a timely manner
Participates in weekend coverage
Identifies current industry trends
Demonstrates understanding of complex transactions and related configuration options
Develops work plans for components of engagements
Executes complex infrastructure build activities (e.g. LAN, WAN, Server, Database, Desktop)
Identifies critical success factors to test plan
Displays awareness of technology tool trends and potential applicability
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s Degree; or in lieu of the degree, a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
Working knowledge of network infrastructure
Preferred
Supporting complex systems architectures, specifications and applications
Resource acquisition and management
Execution of project plans and delivery of results
Analytical/problem solving and technical skills
Customer service
Ability to interact professionally with staff, faculty and students
Work experience and validated training with IT certification will be considered.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Tuition remission
Generous time off
Company
Fordham University
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering exceptional education.
1,001-5,000 employees
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