Job Summary/Basic Function
The Senior Network Engineer reports to the Director of Network Services and will manage projects, including time, resources, and labor across different departments, for the design, administration, and management of all wired and wireless networks across the Middle Tennessee State University campus. Design, install, maintain, troubleshoot, and document network infrastructure. Maximize network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades, and collaborating various team members on network optimization. Enhance job knowledge through participation in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations. Research and implement approved new technologies to increase network performance, reliability, and functionality. Develop technology roadmaps by testing new and modified network configurations and new/upgraded hardware and software. Develop plans for implementation, integration, cost, and timeline for updating new and existing technologies. Perform detailed analysis of traffic flows and patterns identifying and resolving performance, scalability, and availability issues. Report network operational status by gathering, prioritizing, and formatting data to inform management of current status and applicable trends. Perform other related tasks and special projects as assigned.

Required Education
Bachelor's degree preferably in computer science, computer information systems, or a related field. Note: An Associate’s degree preferably in computer science, computer information systems, or a related field and seven years' experience as defined may be considered in lieu of the bachelor's degree requirement.

Required Related Experience
Five (5) years progressively responsible demonstrated experience in network design and support and experience in configuring and maintaining a diverse enterprise network. Experience to include TCP/IP, Ethernet, VRRP, VLANs, and data center architectures.

Desirable Related Experience
Eight years’ experience in areas listed including two years of supervisory/project management preferred. Experience with IPSec, SD-WAN, Cisco Catalyst (IOS-XE), software defined networking (SDN) such as Cisco ACI, fabric networking technologies such as Cisco SD Access, and experience with Cisco ISE, authentication and authorization profiles and troubleshooting preferred. CCNP preferred.