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University of Vermont · 1 day ago

Network Engineering Manager

Burlington, VT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $150K/yr

10+ years exp

The University of Vermont is seeking a Network Engineering Manager responsible for the operational leadership and coordination of the university’s network infrastructure and telephony communication services. This role involves supervising the Network Engineering team and ensuring the delivery of reliable, secure, and scalable network services that support academic, research, and administrative functions across campus.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Supervisory leadership of the Network Engineering team, leading departmental projects with university-wide impact, and assigning and overseeing staff tasks to ensure their effective completion

Planning and implementation of the University connectivity to high-speed regional networks and maintaining connectivity to the Internet and the national phone network

Identifying new departmental initiatives and collaborating with the CTO to allocate resources appropriately

Oversee major projects and timelines focused on planning, facilities design, installation and equipment upgrades

Contributes to seamless operations across IT Infrastructure teams, including Collaboration Services, Endpoint Management, Infrastructure, Network Services, and Research Computing

Works collaboratively to advance critical projects and coordinate cross-team efforts, especially where initiatives require multidisciplinary expertise

Engage with internal customers to resolve issues and explore network solutions

Partner with external service providers to identify, contract for, and implement services and to resolve contractual performance issues

Serve as a mentor to staff and advocate for staff development and training

Qualification

TCP/IP networksEnterprise networkingNetwork management toolsVoIP servicesScripting languagesProject managementCustomer serviceCollaborative troubleshootingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsMentoring staff

Required

At least 10 years of Network Engineer level technical expertise with design, troubleshooting, and management of medium- or large-sized complex enterprise TCP/IP networks

Bachelor's degree in technical field or four years of additional expertise

Experience managing large projects, including technical and non-technical aspects

Excellent customer service focus, collaborative approach to troubleshooting

Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills

Expert knowledge of enterprise networking technologies, including routing, switching, wireless, and security

Experience with VoIP services, telephony

Experience with network management tools

A security-first approach to deploying services

Preferred

Demonstrated experience as a supervisor, leading technical teams and mentoring staff

Familiarity with research and education networking (e.g. Internet2, eduroam) and high-throughput research data flows (e.g. Science DMZ concepts)

Experience with project management tools or approaches

Familiarity with automation tools and scripting (e.g., Ansible, Python), proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language

Experience as a network engineer or team lead at an academic institution

Company

University of Vermont

Glassdoor3.6

Since 1791, the University of Vermont has worked to move humankind forward.

Founded in 1822

Burlington, Vermont, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.uvm.edu/medicine

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