Ellucian · 1 day ago
Senior Network Engineer (onsite at Oakwood University)
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expEllucian is a global market leader in education technology, partnering with over 2,800 customers across 50 countries. The Senior Network Engineer at Oakwood University will design, implement, secure, and operate enterprise and campus network services, serving as a technical lead and escalation point for network strategy and execution.
EducationEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Information TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Own day-to-day and project-based network engineering for campus LAN/WLAN and WAN connectivity, including SD-WAN and software-defined campus/SD-LAN capabilities (platforms may vary)
Engineer advanced Layer 3 routing and segmentation (e.g., BGP/OSPF/EIGRP, VRF, route policy, redistribution) to support multi-location and multi-tenant requirements
Deploy and operate Network Access Control (NAC) and identity-based access (802.1X, RADIUS/TACACS+, posture, guest/BYOD onboarding) and maintain associated operational runbooks
Administer and secure enterprise DNS, DHCP, and IPAM services, including architecture, lifecycle, resiliency, and security hardening (e.g., secure updates, policy controls, least-privilege administration)
Design, deploy, and optimize modern wireless networks (Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 and beyond), including RF surveys, capacity planning, roaming optimization, and secure authentication (WPA3-Enterprise/802.1X)
Apply BICSI-aligned low-voltage cabling and pathway standards; coordinate vendors and facilities for MDF/IDF design, labeling, documentation, and acceptance testing (copper/fiber)
Implement and maintain network security controls (e.g., firewall/VPN/ACL policy, secure management access, logging) and participate in incident response and remediation activities
Monitor and troubleshoot network health and performance using standard tooling (telemetry/SNMP, syslog, flow data, packet analysis); lead root-cause analysis and coordinate vendor/carrier escalations
Produce high-quality technical documentation and process artifacts (network diagrams, SOPs, SoWs, POA&Ms, change management plans, knowledge articles) and contribute to ITSM (incident, request, problem, change)
Provide strong customer service and stakeholder management: communicate clearly, present recommendations and risks, and translate technical options into operational outcomes
Participation in an after-hours/on-call rotation based on service commitments
Mentor junior staff and provide informal technical leadership during projects and major incidents; leadership capabilities are a plus
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
5+ years of progressive network engineering experience in enterprise environments; campus/higher education experience is strongly preferred
Expert proficiency with the OSI model, TCP/IP fundamentals, IPv4/IPv6 addressing, and structured troubleshooting methodologies
Hands-on, advanced routing and switching experience (BGP/OSPF/EIGRP, VLANs, trunking, STP, high availability) and the ability to design for resiliency and scale
Hands-on experience with SD-WAN and/or software-defined campus/SD-LAN solutions
Hands-on experience designing and operating Network Access Control (NAC) solutions and supporting identity services (802.1X and AAA)
Advanced experience with DNS, DHCP, and IPAM configuration, operations, and security
Modern wireless networking experience in dense client environments and the ability to resolve complex RF and performance issues
Working knowledge of BICSI and low-voltage structured cabling practices (copper/fiber) and the ability to coordinate and validate vendor deliverables
Strong technical writing, process documentation, and formal presentation skills
Proven customer service orientation and strong interpersonal/soft skills appropriate for a managed services trusted advisor role
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing support needs and customer constraints
Ability to manage both time and stress effectively
Ability to travel occasionally and participate in on-call support as required
Preferred
Industry certifications such as CCNP Enterprise (or equivalent), CWNA/CWSP, Security+, and/or ITIL Foundation
Experience with common higher education use cases (e.g., residence halls, academic spaces, federated/guest access, campus safety systems, classroom A/V dependencies)
Experience with automation and configuration management (e.g., Python, Ansible, Git, APIs) and network source-of-truth practices (e.g., NetBox)
Experience supporting VoIP/UC and QoS in campus environments, including emergency calling/e911 workflows
Demonstrated leadership through mentoring, project ownership, service improvement initiatives, or technical lead responsibilities
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
Flexible time off
Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
Parental Leave
5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
Telemedicine
Wellness
Headspace Care (mental health)
Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
RethinkCare & Wellthy- caregiver support
Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups
Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
We Foster a learning culture with:
Education Assistance Program
Professional development opportunities
Company
Ellucian
Ellucian delivers the software, services, and insights that help your institution thrive.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$1.6B2021-06-14Acquired
2020-09-17Debt Financing· $1.6B
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Laura Ipsen
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