Senior Infrastructure Engineer

William and Mary, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Williamsburg, VIRGINIA
Job Type: FullTime

Position Information
Position Information


Position Number FP550W
Position Title Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Employment Category Full Time Operational
Location William & Mary
Department 3H7000 IT
Unit Mission Statement
William & Mary Information Technology (W&M IT) provides a reliable, flexible and secure technological environment that enables swift and skilled solutions for rapidly changing needs to advance teaching, learning, research, student success and operational efficiency. By developing and nurturing meaningful relationships and collaborations on campus and beyond, W&M IT engages, inspires and empowers community members to achieve their goals. We develop expertise, promote self-service and encourage experimentation while working to drive relevant and sustainable change.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of IT Infrastructure, and in collaboration with colleagues, this position is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the university’s data network.
Core responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
  • Design, test, and deploy network-based solutions to address technology challenges.
  • Provide technical leadership on complex projects, assisting other network engineers.
  • Monitor network performance and fault detection systems, correcting problems in a timely manner.
  • Recommend opportunities to improve service and meet the anticipated network infrastructure needs of the university.
  • Provide third-tier support for network issues and maintain system documentation.
Conditions of Employment
  • This position will require additional hours beyond the typical work week, especially evenings and weekends around major activities and events, to meet the business needs of the operation.
  • Flexibility for occasional local travel as needed is required.
  • Information Security: This position requires administrative access to the College’s information systems and/or sensitive College data. The incumbent is expected to be aware of and adhere to the Information Security policies of the College as well as all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Additionally, the incumbent is expected to follow information security best practices applicable to their job area and to pursue information security training and awareness opportunities when possible.
Essential Designation No
FLSA Exempt
Position Restricted? No, this is a continuing E&G funded position
Position Term 12 month - Continuing
Position Months
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
  • Demonstrated understanding of networking technologies and protocols, specifically Ethernet and TCP/IP, with knowledge of how they work together in an enterprise network.
  • Experience in enterprise network design and implementation, particularly in IP routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, MPLS).
  • Experience working with network security technologies and applying industry best practices.
  • Understanding of data center technologies (MLAG, EVPN/VXLAN, micro-segmentation) and cloud networking operations (AWS, Azure).
  • Experience with multiple networking products and vendors, including routers, switches, load balancers, firewalls, and network automation technologies (Python/Ansible).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a similar field directly related to the position.
  • Juniper/Cisco network certifications.
  • Project management experience.
Is the position remote work eligible? Hybrid (works remotely at least 1 day per week but not full-time)
Remote Work Disclaimer
Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.
Advertised Pay Range $87,000
Advertised Pay Range Statement
All hiring rates are commensurate with relevant experience up to the advertised amount considering internal alignment.
University Salary Range U13
Benefits Summary Statement
William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none
Job Open Date 02/22/2024
Review Begin Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Application Instructions
Background Check Statement
William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
EEO Statement
William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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