Senior Enterprise Network Engineer

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia¿s colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university¿s vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Provides high level engineering expertise across the full lifecycle of the systems, services and solutions provided by the Enterprise Network Engineering group. The group provides networking systems, related services, and solutions. This includes, but is not limited to, voice and data networks, WiFi, Internet connectivity, VoIP systems, firewalls, load balancers, DNS, DHCP, VPN, physical network cabling.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - 
1. Envisions, designs and implements the full lifecycle of complex enterprise networking related systems, services and solutions, ensuring their quality, stability, recoverability and security
2. Drives root cause analysis, debugging, support, and post-mortem analysis for security incidents and service interruptions
3. Automates complex system management tasks
4. Diagnoses and resolves complex problems
5. Reviews and validates changes for impact on network security posture
6. Develops and maintains documentation of systems, services, processes, and procedures
7. Mentors department staff
8. Provides on call support responding to incidents on nights and weekends

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Required Experience
Five (5) years of related IT experience demonstrating a progression of dealing with increasingly complex systems

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Computer Science or related field
Preferred Experience
Experience working in higher education

ABILITIES
Able to diagnose and resolve complex problems
Able to appropriately assess and communicate risks, benefits, and alternatives
Able to anticipate problems and proactively develop appropriate solutions
Able to function with autonomy, making sound and timely decisions as appropriate, and using good judgement to determine which decisions should be escalated
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Must be well versed in current and emerging technologies, technological trends, and industry best practices for their areas of responsibility
Extensive knowledge of network infrastructure operations
Able to design, analyze, evaluate and implement network related systems, services, and solutions
In-depth knowledge of networking equipment, cabling standards, network protocols, and advanced network services
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [email protected].

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

• Standard Enhanced

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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