Network Engineer 2

Seattle University

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Address Management, Authentication, Best Practices, Business Operations, Cisco Switches, Communication Skills, Community Support, Configuration Management, Continuous Improvement, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Digital Certificates, Documentation, EDGE (Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution), Hardware Administration, High Availability, Higher Education, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Intellectual Property (IP), Juniper Networks Product Family, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Monitoring, Network Performance/Analysis, Network System Hardware, Operational Improvement, Performance Management, Process Improvement, RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service), Reliability Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Software Administration, Software Patches, Time Management, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Wireless Communications
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Information Technology Services (ITS) provides friendly, high-quality support to our community of faculty, staff, and students. We're looking for a results-driven Network Engineer with solid skills and experience to join and grow with our diverse team. This mid-to-advanced level position will expose you to a wide range of network hardware, software, and support procedures within a higher education environment. We will fill this position as either a Network Engineer or Senior Network Engineer based on the ideal candidate's experience.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Own the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of enterprise Wi-Fi services across two campuses, supporting 1,700+ access points, guest networks, Mist Edge controllers, and diverse client devices.

  • Administer and enhance wired network infrastructure, including Juniper and Cisco switching environments.

  • Diagnose and resolve complex wired and wireless connectivity issues across a wide range of devices.

  • Communicate clearly with end users and stakeholders throughout the troubleshooting lifecycle, setting expectations and providing timely updates.

  • Manage critical network services including RADIUS authentication, DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (IPAM).

  • Maintain and optimize network monitoring, alerting, and configuration management.

  • Perform certificate management and updates across multi-vendor network platforms.

  • Plan and execute network upgrades, patching, and lifecycle maintenance to ensure security and high availability.

  • Participate in scheduled maintenance windows and respond to critical after-hours incidents as needed.

  • Partner with internal teams to identify root causes, improve network performance, and enhance user experience.

  • Contribute to documentation, process improvements, and operational best practices.

About the Company

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Seattle University