Senior Network Specialist

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Senior Network Specialist

Position Type
Regular

Job Number
SA51524

Full or Part Time
full-time 40 hours weekly

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification
Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range
$110,000 - $120,000 annual salary

Pay Range Information

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Join our team as a Senior Network Specialist and play a crucial role in designing, maintaining, and upgrading our university's network infrastructure. You'll ensure seamless network operations for faculty, staff, students, and guests.

Responsibilities

• Design & Implementation: Lead the design and implementation of complex network solutions, including enterprise routing protocols like BGP and OSPF.
• Troubleshooting: Provide expert-level troubleshooting for network issues using advanced diagnostic tools and techniques.
• Network Management: Manage a diverse portfolio of networking equipment (Aruba, Juniper, Extreme, Arista) supporting a large fiber-connected campus network.
• Wireless Network: Oversee a large, complex wireless network with over 3000 access points.
• Firewall Solutions: Manage and maintain enterprise firewall solutions.
• Documentation & Maintenance: Maintain comprehensive network documentation and manage the physical upkeep of data closets (IDFs and MDFs).
• Inventory Management: Handle product inventory and storage for the Network Operations department.
• Technical Support: Provide escalated technical support to ensure prompt resolution of network-related issues and high user satisfaction.
• Security Measures: Implement and maintain network security measures to protect against external threats and unauthorized access.
• Phone & Surveillance Systems: Provide oversight, recommendations, and support for the university's phone and video surveillance systems.
• Mentorship & Collaboration: Mentor network staff and collaborate with the Network Manager and other stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Routing Protocols & Network Services: Expert understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and ancillary network services (DNS, DHCP, IPv4/IPv6 subnetting, NAT).
• TCP/IP Concepts: In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, including switches, routers, firewalls, and data flow through a network.
• Network Security: Advanced understanding of common network security issues and the development of security policies.
• Wireless Network Management: Extensive experience managing wireless networks in a large enterprise environment.
• Firewall Management: At least 3 years of experience managing a leading firewall platform (Fortinet or Palo Alto preferred).
• Customer Service & Teamwork: Strong commitment to customer service and teamwork.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to formulate and communicate logical and sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Experience: Over 7 years of progressive experience managing network technology for a large organization.
• Documentation: Ability to establish and maintain comprehensive documentation.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, both inside and outside the university.
• Confidentiality: Ability to use tact and diplomacy, maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Writing Skills: Proficiency in preparing clear, concise, and grammatically correct business correspondence.

Desired Qualifications

• Network Platforms & Services: Demonstrated expertise in two or more of the following: HPE, Aruba, Extreme, Fortinet, F5, and Arista.
• Network Access Control: Experience with Aruba ClearPass or similar network access control technologies.
• Cloud Fabric: Experience with Arista Converged Cloud Fabric.
• Certifications: Relevant computer industry certifications (e.g., Cisco, CompTIA).
• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

Minimum Number of References
2

Maximum Number of References
3