Tulane University

Tulane University Office of Human Resources

Description for Job: IRC29722

Network Engineer III

VP Technology/Infrastructure

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

The Network Engineer III ensures the operational stability, availability and integrity of voice, data, and wireless network services. This is achieved by planning, designing, and maintaining local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) across the organization and multi campus sites. In addition, the Network Engineer III participates with the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all network hardware, software, and communication links. This position analyzes and resolves network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion and provides end user training where required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven experience and success with Local Area Networks (LANs), Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs), and Wide Area Networks (WANs), design, and implementation which includes firewall and Data Center Network technologies.
• Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.
• Strong, hands-on technical knowledge of network technologies from Dell, Aruba, Cisco, and Palo Alto
• Excellent hardware troubleshooting experience.
• Competence with testing tools and procedures for data circuits.
• Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 5 years of related experience and the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certification.

OR

• High School Diploma (or Equivalent) with 10 years of related experience and the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Network Engineer at a senior level.
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator/Engineer
• Cisco ACI – Data Center Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI)
• Operational experience with IPv6

Compensation Information

This position is classified as "exempt, salaried" and is assigned to pay grade 27PREM. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay. See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.

How to Apply

This position will close on the date it is filled

Please Note: Depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID-19 requirements, such as vaccinations and booster shots.

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Tulane University is committed to creating a community and culture that foster a sense of belonging for all. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are intentionally seeking candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane’s Strategy for Tomorrow.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources & Institutional Equity by phone at 504-865-4748 or email hr@tulane.edu.

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