Senior Network Engineer Team Lead

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Information and Network Security, this senior-level, hands-on engineering role is responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and supporting the college’s statewide Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN). The Sr. Network Engineer Team Lead provides strategic technical direction, mentors the statewide network engineering team, and serves as the primary subject matter expert for all data and Internet services across the Ivy Tech campus network.

NOTE: Must reside within a 45-minute commute of the Indianapolis area to meet emergency response requirements.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, manage, and support statewide LAN/WAN, Internet access, disaster recovery (DR), wireless, and VPN services

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot routers, switches, and wireless technologies

• Review and recommend enhancements to the college’s data and telecommunications infrastructure to drive continuous service improvement

• Keep current with evolving network hardware and software capabilities and incorporate best-practice standards

• Analyze assigned problems and develop solutions; guide the end-to-end implementation of network projects

• Develop communication plans for both planned and unplanned outages

• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance, inventory, and security measures associated with the college network infrastructure

• Maintain high standards of quality by developing effective operational procedures and system documentation

• Provide mentoring leadership to the statewide network engineering team

• Share expertise with peers and foster a team-oriented environment

• Work effectively and diplomatically with peers, customers, and external entities

• Present technical sessions and serve on task forces as requested

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Additional duties associated with the position may be assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Assistant Vice President of Information and Network Security

SUPERVISION GIVEN: None

HIRING RANGE: $105,000 - $115,000

COMMUTE REQUIREMENT:  Must reside within a 45-minute commute of the Indianapolis area to meet emergency response requirements.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s degree in a related field with documented work experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Five or more years of hands-on work experience in a technical environment. Experience in higher education preferred.

• Extensive experience with Cisco and Juniper environments

• Extensive experience with OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and Multicast

• Extensive experience with enterprise network design and architecture

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and diagnose network and application performance issues

• Strong network documentation skills and experience creating network diagrams

• Experience with QoS, VLANs, ACLs, PBR, IP SLAs, HA technologies

• Experience with different types of wiring, cable types, and standards

• Experience with optical multiplexing technologies

• Experience with common network protocols and services

• Experience configuring and deploying different types of VPN technologies

• Familiarity with Zero Trust networking principles and network security best practices, with a willingness to help evaluate and implement a Zero Trust framework 

• Experience with enterprise network management and monitoring solutions

• Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Production experience with software-defined networks

• API network management

• Production experience with Nexus, Meraki, ACI, Mist, and UCS platforms

• Professional certifications: CCNP, JNCIP

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

Retirement & Financial Security

• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years

• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs

• Paid professional development opportunities

Work‑Life Balance

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess

• Flexible work arrangements where available

• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)

• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.