Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University

Network Engineer III

Main Campus, USA · Mid · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago
ExcelTCP/IPCiscoBGP/OSPFVoIPNetwork EngineeringCommunicationCritical ThinkingMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • The Network Engineer III is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and evaluation of network systems and communications equipment in an Extreme Networks ecosystem (switches, routers and wireless APs).
  • If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.
  • Typical duties include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

  • Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
  • Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.
  • Leads the design, implementation, operation, support, deployment, and distribution of network systems and communications equipment.
  • Identifies resources needed, develops schedules, and ensures timely completion of requests.
  • FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration.
  • We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action.
  • Leads complex operational activities for maintaining network systems and communications services including patching, backups, configuration, updates, and documentation.
  • Leads the design and implementation of network systems and communications equipment.
  • Researches and evaluates network architecture design, feasibility and cost studies.

Requirements

  • Professional full-time experience with wide and local area networks, such as experience with common-carrier data networks.
  • Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook).

Nice to have

  • Five years of experience in data center and network design.
  • Experience with Extreme Networks Equipment.
  • Current mid-level network certification, such as CCNP/JNCIS/JNCIP/ECS.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Knowledge of networking concepts such as OSI, TCP/IP, Routing and Switching (OSPF/RIP/BGP) principles, Palo Alto Networks, Juniper Networks, Extreme Networks, and Cisco Networks.

Skills

  • Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity.
  • Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams.
  • Knowledge of advanced layer 2/layer 3 services and their configuration.
  • Knowledge of QoS in VoIP networking.
  • Knowledge of wired and wireless networks, connections, wiring and cabling standards, and network management tools and processes.
  • Knowledge of local and wide area networking, communications, and related hardware and software.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
  • Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments.
  • Ability to provide professional customer service.

This listing is sourced directly from Florida Gulf Coast University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.