ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) seeks an experienced IT professional with multifaceted skills for the position of Network Engineer.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following are the fundamental duties and responsibilities of this position which the incumbent must be able to perform to fulfill the purpose and requirements of this position.
Perform complex network equipment configuration and installations.
Perform software upgrades including the uploading, testing and validation of network equipment software.
Perform work with anticipated impact on equipment serving multiple buildings and locations on the campus.
Troubleshoot, isolate, implement and recommend corrective action based on network problems.
Perform information gathering and review diagnostics related to network outages.
Assist in the creation of network designs with a focus on security.
Support multicast services.
Perform other functions, including but not limited to troubleshooting, bug reporting/mediation, new technology research, etc.
Participate in a team environment to complete project timelines and goals.
Effectively communicate and collaborate in a high performance team environment.
Contribute to diverse and cross-functional teams including teams with members from across The Claremont Colleges or on teams with members from external organizations.
Provide contributions to strategic network planning.
Support networking applied to campus research computing.
Lead projects which have a high impact or a high degree of complexity.
Provide knowledge-sharing for other The Claremont Colleges Services staff and other IT staff at The Claremont Colleges.
Work non-traditional hours and respond to on-call requests.
Wired Specialty
Install/replace optics or modules in switches/routers as well as make final physical connections for new links between backbone devices or backbone and building devices.
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network routing, and/or switching, and/or network security devices (such as firewalls or VPNs).
Wireless Specialty
Perform wireless surveys and document findings and recommendations.
Participate in client projects intended to continually improve/upgrade wireless infrastructure.
Provision and maintain enterprise wireless networks and related services.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFCATIONS
Required Qualifications:
Education/Training: You have a bachelor's degree in a computer related field, OR five (5) years of experience performing the essential functions listed above.
Experience: You have five (5) years of experience with:
networking technologies in a large network environment including one or more but not limited to routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless.
wireless networking technologies in a large network environment including one or more but not limited to controllers, autonomous and controller-based AP’s, switches, routers, etc.
Plus, some experience:
configuring and maintaining network management tools
working with vendor resources (customer service portals)
supporting enterprise wireless networks
Competencies:
Demonstrated knowledge of configuring and maintaining network management tools.
Demonstrated knowledge of working with vendor resources (customer service portals).
Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
Knowledge of LAN/WAN internetworking technologies.
Demonstrated knowledge of enterprise wireless networks and an understanding of related wireless client configurations.
Knowledge of wireless encryption technologies and connectivity standards.
Demonstrated effective communication and collaboration in a high-performance team environment.
Strong communications skills in English, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to communicate to audiences with a wide variety of technical aptitude and understanding.
Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate ability to balance multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Able to gather and analyze data, such as system logs, for troubleshooting and reporting.
Willing and able to improve skills, abilities, and knowledge on an ongoing and regular basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with basic scripting including the ability to write simple scripts.
Basic understanding of SNMP.
Familiarity with monitoring software (e.g., Prime, SolarWinds).
Cisco certification.
Experience in networking within higher education.
Experience using RADIUS attributes for dynamic VLAN assignments.
Experience with RADIUS and 802.1x deployments (with Network Access Control and Wireless).
Experience with DHCP (scopes, reservations, client interactions, etc.).
Experience with DNS (external, internal, cloud-hosted, etc.).
Experience supporting VoIP.
Familiarity with cable plant management.
Experience implementing point-to-point wireless systems.
Experience with location-based services support.
COMPENSATION
Pay: The pay range for this position is $9,167 - $10,000 per month.
Benefits: This position is eligible for our employment benefits package including:
medical, dental, vision,
10% retirement contributions after one year (no matching required),
group life insurance,
generous time off,
professional development funds,
discounts for mobile plans, software, and entertainment,
access to fitness facilities,
and more!
Work Schedule: The regular hours for this full-time position are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for 12 months annually. May be required to work holiday, weekend, and/or evening hours. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or business unit. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule to work partial hours remotely as approved by the supervisor.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sedentary work that primary involves sitting and standing:
☒ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☐ Occasionally ☐ Never
Active work that primary involves standing and walking:
☐ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☒ Occasionally ☐ Never
Light work that involves moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds:
☒ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☐ Occasionally ☐ Never
Medium work that includes moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds:
☐ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☒ Occasionally ☐ Never
Medium work that includes moving objects weighing up to 40 pounds:
☐ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☐ Occasionally ☒ Never
Heavy work that includes moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds:
☐ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☐ Occasionally ☒ Never
Operate a computer or other work requiring repetitive movement of wrists, hands, & fingers:
☒ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☐ Occasionally ☐ Never
Operate a street legal golf cart, a company automobile, or other heavy machinery:
☐ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☐ Occasionally ☒ Never
Read or write electronic or printed materials:
☒ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☐ Occasionally ☐ Never
Communicate verbally in person, by phone or another device:
☐ Constantly ☒ Frequently ☐ Occasionally ☐ Never
Moving body into different positions to work down low, overhead, or outward:
☐ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☒ Occasionally ☐ Never
Work involving climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, or similar:
☐ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☐ Occasionally ☒ Never
Work in various environments including low, high, tight, low-ventilation, or confined spaces:
☐ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☒ Occasionally ☐ Never
Work indoors in climate-controlled spaces:
☒ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☐ Occasionally ☐ Never
Work outdoors in various weather conditions:
☐ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☐ Occasionally ☒ Never
Work in a noisy environment:
☐ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☐ Occasionally ☒ Never
Wear:
☐ Uniform ☐ Work or Non-Slip Shoes ☐ Personal Protective Equipment
Disclaimer:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, The Claremont Colleges Services will review this job description and make changes of business necessity. TCCS reserves the right to modify job duties or assign additional duties as needed.
ADA/OSHA:
This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The Claremont Colleges Services expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Equal Opportunity Employer:
TCCS is an equal opportunity employer. TCCS managers make employment decisions on the basis of merit, with the aim of having the best available person in every job. TCCS prohibits discrimination based on all characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. TCCS also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.