Sr Network Engineer

Are you ready to be part of the extraordinary future of technical and healthcare education? Do you thrive in a dynamic, innovative environment where you can make a tangible impact? If so, we want YOU to join our team as the Sr. Network Engineer!

The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for high-level network and security planning, design, implementation and optimization including complex LAN, WAN, WLAN and distributed server systems at Universal Technical Institute, where we are driven to make a difference. Additionally, this resource leads and performs the installation and support of network communications and security components and also serves as a senior level resource to the organization for IT infrastructure functions and audits.

What We Offer:
* Competitive Salary of $120,000-130,000k/year

* FREE UTI or Concorde Tuition for you AND your Immediate Family
* Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Ins/STD & LTD Ins
* 401K, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off
* Paid Parental Leave
* Pet Insurance

* Remote work environment with up to 5% travel

Hardware and Tools: Plans and recommends network hardware, monitoring tools, architecture, and security.
• Design and Review: Designs architecture, reviews network plans, and modifies networks to ensure performance and compliance with security standards.
• Technical Direction: Provides technical direction, project leadership, documentation, and senior-level engineering related to IT network infrastructure.
• Project Leadership: Takes on the role of project leader, often leading the planning and implementation of large-scale network projects through vendor comparison, cost studies, and vendor supervision.

• Team Leadership: Acts as a Team Lead for the design and implementation of network infrastructure and security systems, leading and directing the work of others.
• Business Interface: Acts as a primary technical interface with different areas of the business during project requirements gathering, design, implementation, and documentation.
• Performance Appraisal: Provides input during the performance appraisal process.
• Communication Skills: Uses open communication skills to gain the interest and involvement of others in the work process, connecting with people quickly in a friendly manner.
• Training and Mentorship: Trains and teaches others in more junior positions.

• Troubleshooting: Investigates, troubleshoots, analyzes, and resolves IT network infrastructure and security problems that have been identified or escalated.
• Process Improvement: Suggests areas for improvement and proposes solutions for internal processes.
• Sense of Urgency: Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency in addressing issues and completing tasks.

Education / Experience

• High School diploma or GED required. BS in IT field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in IT field.
• Minimum of seven years experiences as networking / systems professional, with 2 years' experience as a Senior Network Engineer.
• JNCIE, JNCIS or CCNP certification (or equivalent experience with demonstrated ability) required.
• Six Sigma, ITIL or equivalent certification or experience preferred.

Skills

• Networking: Expert knowledge of LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, switching, and routing technology, protocols, and optimization. Proficient in network security, firewalls, and IPS.
• Server Maintenance: Expert knowledge of server maintenance and procedures.
• Operating Systems: Expert knowledge of Cisco IOS and MS operating systems and products. Strong knowledge of Juniper OS.
• Scripting: Proficient in one or more scripting languages.

• Judgment and Decision-Making: Proven ability to use good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Flexibility: Ability to provide flexible and adaptable work schedules.
• Multi-tasking and Time Management: Strong organization, planning, and prioritization skills. Thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment where deadlines are essential.

• Integrity and Relationships: Ability to demonstrate high integrity, develop strong working relationships, and build trust and confidence among peers and management.
• Communication Skills: Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Software Proficiency: Proficient in computer software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Project, and Visio.

• Regular business hours: however, overtime (including periodic off-hours and weekend hours) and on-call is required.
• Must be able to work maintenance schedule, every 2nd Saturday per month.

About Us:
It's all about the reputation. 55+ years of experience, trusted by 35+ industry leading brands, 16 campuses, 5 technical schools. But it's not all about the numbers. Here at Universal Technical Institute and its family of schools, we care about YOU. We care about making a change in the lives of our employees and our students. We're on a mission to expand our reach and increase our impact, one life at a time and that starts with yours...Come and be a part of our legacy!