Network Engineer I
7528BR
Finance & Administration
ITS Network Communications

Detailed Job Description
Summary of Duties
At RIT, we pride ourselves on the fact that when some students leave campus, the thing they miss most is our network. It's a brand asset that sets us apart from other universities. We are invested and continue to invest in its success. We rely on it for nearly everything.
The Network Engineering team is a small band of specialized engineers. Each member is indispensable and brings a specialty that enables us to produce a level of excellence beyond what industry standards would predict. We talk every morning over coffee. When a problem happens, we rally together to solve it. No one has to deal with a bad day alone.
You're a perfect fit if

• You bring a versatile skill set to the table - your success is how you use those skills to complete your goals and collaborate with others to complete theirs
• You're in it for the team - whether that means resolving a customer ticket or taking on a new technology - you're game
• Hitting 10K steps daily is a mild accomplishment
• You know your way around network closets - power, cooling, space, physical security
• Deploying and managing switches, routers, wireless controllers, etc. sounds exciting
• Talking directly to customers is critical for your success
• You're good at managing contractors for renovation-like activities
• Working with and educating students sounds is an investment to you, not a burden
• You know what you don't know and are eager to learn
• You're a hands-on learner

RIT Network at a high level:

• 47,000 wired ports across
• 1000+ edge switches across 280 network closets in 181 buildings
• ~7500 access points supporting 22,000 concurrent wireless users
• 6000 phone lines
• 100Gbps fiber optic backbone to all network closet/server locations
• Geographically diverse and resilient internet paths

What we do:

• Enterprise network management and service delivery including backup/recovery, monitoring, configuration, capacity management, and documentation for the network
• Ensure delivery of reliable and high quality network services including wired and wireless edge, datacenter, backbone, Internet connectivity and global campuses
• Technical leadership and engineering for complex, enterprise systems spanning multiple functional teams and in service of a large, varied constituent base
• Deliver technical expertise and consultation regarding network elements of building projects and renovations including: bidding projects, financials, project management, architectural design, RF planning, and cable plant strategy
• Consult with partners across the distributed IT community to gather requirements, communicate changes, develop strategies for network service integration
• Build and manage relationships with relevant vendors to evaluate, purchase, and implement new and emerging technologies
• Manage various areas of responsibilities that include: maintaining the integrity of core IT utilities and services that provide the space, power, cooling, and physical security of network closets
• 24x7 service support, including on-call rotation responsibilities. Participates in ITIL practices of incident, problem management, service request, and change management as highest escalation point for network services
• Other duties as assigned

You're a perfect fit if

Department/College Description
As part of the ITS job family, this position is primarily responsible for partnering with the university to advance the RIT vision by providing reliable, secure, and innovative information technology services and solutions. Responsibilities include analysis of IT solutions and services, development and deployment of IT solutions and services, maintenance and support of IT solutions and services, effective alignment of IT solutions and services to functional business needs, and/or strategic alignment of IT and business.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent experience
• 0 to 1 years of hands on experience in configuration, monitoring, maintenance and support of major complex enterprise network solutions
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and sit/stand/walk for extended periods

Specialized Skills:

• Theoretical/foundational knowledge and understanding of area of specialization principles, theories and concepts.
• Willingness to learn industry best practices, techniques and standards.
• Sound problem solving/troubleshooting skills and techniques to determine if/when it is appropriate to seek additional guidance/assistance.
• Demonstrated initiative to tackle tasks relevant to skill level.
• Experience leading small projects or supervising small teams

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 120A

How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/

Additional Details

Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu .

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov

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