Manager, Network Engineering - Troy New York

Company: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Location: Troy, New York
Posted On: 04/25/2024

Manager, Network Engineering

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Work type: Full Time

Location: Troy, NY

Categories: Information Technology, Staff

Who we are

Why Rensselaer? Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes some of the world's leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, and one of the world's fastest supercomputers.

Rensselaer faculty and alumni include more than 145 National Academy members, six members of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, six National Medal of Technology winners, five National Medal of Science winners, three astronauts, and a Nobel Prize winner in Physics. With nearly 200 years of experience advancing scientific and technological knowledge, Rensselaer remains focused on addressing global challenges with a spirit of ingenuity and collaboration. To learn more, please visit www.rpi.edu.

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Job Summary

The Manager, Network Engineering, leads and manages the Network Engineering group within the IT Infrastructure Department in the Division of the Chief Information Officer. This position is responsible for the planning, specification, procurement, deployment, operation and maintenance of networking and telecommunications facilities and services, as well as oversight of vendor-supplied equipment and services.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information technology or relevant field

Five (5) years of professional experience with progressive responsibility in network design and support, including a minimum two (2) years in a demonstrated leadership capacity

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in computer science, information technology, or relevant field

Previous experience in higher education environment

Previous experience in direct supervision of technical staff

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to manage both information systems special projects and ongoing operations.

Ability to plan and manage resources and supervise staff.

Ability to manage and direct problem resolution processes and build consensus among stakeholders to resolve conflicting interests or needs.

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

Planning, organizing and effective time management skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives

Ability to anticipate and solve problems

Operational familiarity with contemporary technologies, such as: Cisco routers, VPNs, firewalls, switches, Unified Communications Manager, wireless controllers, IPv4, IPv6, Qo5, BGP, OSPF, DHCP and DNS.

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel

Local travel between campus locations only

Driving

Incidental driving possible, but not required

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected Hiring Range: $100,000 - $118,000

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The selected candidate's salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate's qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Job Posted Date

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Culture of Safety at Rensselaer

Rensselaer is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment for its faculty, staff and students. As such, we strongly recommend that faculty, staff and students obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with available boosters to protect themselves, as well as to protect vulnerable members of the community.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits - Human Resources (rpi.edu) (https://hr.rpi.edu/benefits) .

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer's work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Advertised: 26 Jan 2024 Eastern Standard Time

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