Lafayette College, a liberal arts college in Easton, PA, operates one of the most advanced data networks in higher education. As a network engineer, you will share responsibility for the maintenance and further development of this cutting edge infrastructure. The successful candidate will posses superior technical knowledge, a passion for his or her work, an eagerness to learn and solve problems, and the desire to work collaboratively within the college community. This is a perfect opportunity for someone with 2-3 years of relevant experience to explore the next generation of network technologies. More information about Lafayette’s network design can be found at: http://ww2.lafayette.edu/~its/facilities/networkupgrade Responsibilities include:
• Working with systems administrators and other network engineers to deliver network based services
• Tuning the network for the highest level of availability, reliability, and performance
• Monitoring the network using open-source and Cisco tools
• Developing upgrade strategies/modifications based on monitoring observations
• Developing and maintaining security policies
• Availability for on-call emergencies and off-hours maintenance Requirements:
• Superior knowledge of OSI and TCP/IP
• Degree in computer science or electrical & computer engineering (preferred)
• Knowledge of BGP, EIGRP, and MPLS (preferred)
• Ability to work within a team and communicate effectively
• Ability to solve problems creatively and adapt new technologies Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, and three references (with email and phone numbers) to: Neil J. McElroy
Dean of Libraries and Information Technology Services
Skillman Library
Lafayette College
Easton, PA 18042 Lafayette College is a highly selective, private liberal arts college of 2200 undergraduates located 1½ hours from New York City and Philadelphia, with degree programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and engineering. Lafayette is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. |
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