Network Engineer

The Department at Saint Michael's College invites applications for a Network Engineer. We are seeking a skilled IT professional to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of our campus network infrastructure while supporting critical datacenter and virtualization systems. This role is responsible for maintaining and optimizing both wired and wireless connectivity across the campus environment. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with IT staff to deliver secure, reliable, and high-quality technology services to our college community. You will play a key role in the ongoing administration, monitoring, and support of network infrastructure and cybersecurity systems. If you are passionate about maintaining robust technology environments and supporting organizational success, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:   

• Design, implement, maintain and troubleshoot the campus network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless systems. 

• Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve connectivity, capacity, and performance issues. 

• Manage network security technologies and implement industry best practices to protect college systems and data. 

• Support and maintain physical network infrastructure, including cabling, network closets, and inter-building connectivity. 

• Maintain Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, including batteries, chassis, monitoring, and preventive maintenance activities. 

• Participate in incident response activities and assist in the resolution of network-related outages and security incidents. 

• Contribute to technical documentation, standards, procedures, and IT best practices related to networking, wireless technologies, security, email, and infrastructure services.

• Provide operational support for virtualization platforms and server infrastructure, including Nutanix AHV, Windows Server, and cloud-based services. 

• Participate in datacenter operations, monitoring, maintenance, patching, backup validation, disaster recovery testing, and business continuity initiatives. 

• Collaborate with infrastructure staff on vulnerability remediation and cybersecurity initiatives. 

• Maintain technical knowledge through professional development and cross-training activities.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Responsibilities:

• Sees the value of cultural, ethnic, gender, and other individual differences in people and helps create an environment that values, encourages, and supports those differences.

• Seeks different points of view and leverages diverse perspectives in group processes and decision-making.

• Supports fair treatment and equal opportunity for all. Listens to and objectively considers the ideas and input of others and respects the talents and contributions of all individuals.

The salary range for this position is $80k-90k. For the full job description, click here.

We recognize that people assess their skills and experience differently. Studies have shown that some candidates may hesitate to apply for a position unless they feel they meet every qualification listed. However, many of the skills and responsibilities in this role can be developed on the job. If you believe you could bring value to our students and community and meet most of what we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 

Benefits include health, dental, vision, employer-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness and accident insurance options, parental leave, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), 401(k), generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee and dependent tuition benefits, employee and family assistance program, well-being programs and opportunities, discounted gym membership, paid volunteer time, use of the athletic facilities and the library, and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities.    
   
Qualifications:   

• Design, implement, maintain and troubleshoot the campus network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless systems. 

• Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve connectivity, capacity, and performance issues. 

• Manage network security technologies and implement industry best practices to protect college systems and data. 

• Support and maintain physical network infrastructure, including cabling, network closets, and inter-building connectivity. 

• Maintain Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, including batteries, chassis, monitoring, and preventive maintenance activities. 

• Participate in incident response activities and assist in the resolution of network-related outages and security incidents. 

• Contribute to technical documentation, standards, procedures, and IT best practices related to networking, wireless technologies, security, email, and infrastructure services.

• Provide operational support for virtualization platforms and server infrastructure, including Nutanix AHV, Windows Server, and cloud-based services. 

• Participate in datacenter operations, monitoring, maintenance, patching, backup validation, disaster recovery testing, and business continuity initiatives. 

• Collaborate with infrastructure staff on vulnerability remediation and cybersecurity initiatives. 

• Maintain technical knowledge through professional development and cross-training activities.

An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of background checks.  

Application Instructions:  

Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on Apply Now button:  

• Resume/CV  

Review of applications will start immediately. The position will remain open until it is filled. 

For a complete job description, benefits information, and to apply online, please visit: Saint Michael's College Careers.