Network Design & Eng-IC-Senior (Sr. Network Design Engineer)

Company: Kentucky AG
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Network Design & Eng-IC-Senior (Sr. Network Design Engineer)
Caltech
Job Category: Fulltime Regular
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Exempt
Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.
Job Summary
Provide top-level network architecture, design, installation and operational support for a wide variety of networking technologies, including routing and switching, firewalls, wireless and optical networks.
Essential Job Duties

• Design, install, troubleshoot, upgrade, maintain and troubleshoot network devices (switches, routers, wireless access points, etc.) on campus.
  
• Actively participate in the design and implementation of an integrated infrastructure supporting the convergence of voice and data services.
  
• Use network traces to analyze, correlate and diagnose application and network problems and behavior.
  
• Analyze network performance through ongoing monitoring and using troubleshooting tools. Recommend enhancements, upgrades and changes to achieve optimum performance levels.
  
• Provide technical support and solutions to other IT departments.
  
• Interact with campus Internet providers CENIC and Los Nettos, including reporting and troubleshooting upstream network issues.
  
• Monitor and update internal trouble ticket system on a daily basis. May attend and participate in technical committee meetings.
  
• Participate in Facilities design and construction meetings, and provide input on the infrastructure required in main and intermediate distribution facilities.
  
• Maintain awareness with new network technologies and determine their suitability for Caltech's environment.
  
• Develop, write and review technical documents, including network maps, troubleshooting guides, and operational procedures.
  
• Must be able to respond to off-hours incidents, as necessary. May require incidental U.S. travel (less than 5%).
  
• Mentor junior team members.
  
  Basic Qualifications:
  
  
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Assurance/Networking or related field.
  
• 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience as a network engineer, network design engineer, or equivalent.
  
• At least 3 years of experience in enterprise network architecture, design, installation, upgrade and operational support for a wide variety of networking technologies, including routing and switching, firewalls, and wireless and optical networks; cross platform network automation using Ansible and Python; network routing protocols including BGP and OSPF; deploying VXLAN and EVPN; multiple network operating systems including Cisco, Arista, Aruba, and Ciena; development of high-level design (HLD) documents and network diagrams; network troubleshooting and diagnostic tools; and working with a user base with widely varying computer skills and support needs.
  
• Good oral and written English communication skills including developing, writing, and reviewing technical documents.
  
• Must be able to respond to off-hours incidents, as necessary. May require incidental U.S. travel (less than 5%).
  
  Required Documents
  
  
• Resume
  
• Cover Letter
  
  To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link:
  We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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