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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** Indiana University of Pennsylvania - **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, IEEE 802.1X, Wireless LAN, Adobe InDesign, Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Common Lisp Object Systems, Configuration Management, Information Systems, Databases, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private LAN Services, Internet Group Management Protocols, Networking Hardware, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), IPv6, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Jinja (Template Engine), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Multicasting, Netconf, Network Architecture, Wireless Security, Network Installation Services, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Office Suite, Ansible, Simple Network Management Protocols, System Software, TCP/IP, Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols, Wireless Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Computer Networking Systems, Network Access Control, Grafana, IEEE 802.11ax, Firewalls (Computer Science), Git, Templating, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Restful APIs, Open Network Automation Platform, Grpc, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/73735426-network-engineer ## About the Role Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. EDUCATION Required * Bachelor's degree (preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.) WORK EXPERIENCE Required * 5 years of network engineering or related experience. SKILLS Required * Proficient communication skills. * Maintains a high degree of professionalism. * Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills. * Demonstrates a high commitment to quality. * Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. * Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty. * Highly thorough and dependable. * Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure. * Possesses a high degree of initiative. * Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents. Preferred * Experience deploying and operating large-scale network infrastructure (200,000+ devices), including monitoring, measurement, and best practices for resiliency and lifecycle management. * Broad, in-depth knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol suite, including dual-stack IPv6. * Strong grounding in routing and switching: OSPF, iBGP/eBGP, MPLS (LDP and/or segment routing), VRFs, and multicast (PIM/IGMP). * Enterprise wireless (WLAN) design and operation at scale: Wi-Fi 6/6E and Wi-Fi 7, controller-based and/or cloud-managed architectures, RF planning and high-density tuning, and wireless security (WPA3, 802.1X, fast roaming via 802.11r/k/v). * Access-layer/edge design and refresh: campus edge switching, PoE/PoE++ for AP and IoT power, and access segmentation. * Experience with modern campus and data-center fabrics: EVPN-VXLAN and CLOS / spine-leaf architectures. Familiarity with legacy L2VPN designs (VPLS) and spanning tree (RSTP/MSTP) a plus for migration work. * Network access control and identity: 802.1X / NAC. * First-hop/gateway redundancy: VRRP or equivalent (e.g., anycast gateway in EVPN fabrics). * Working knowledge of core network services: DNS, DHCP/DHCPv6, IPsec, and VPNs. * Experience with stateful firewalls and network security. * Network automation and programmability: Python, Ansible, and templating (Jinja); NETCONF/YANG and/or REST APIs; and version control (Git) with infrastructure-as-code practices for configuration management. * Monitoring, telemetry, and measurement: SNMP and streaming telemetry (gNMI/gRPC), time-series databases, and dashboarding (e.g., Grafana). * Expertise in advanced network troubleshooting across large, complex environments. * Excellent written and verbal communication, including explaining technical solutions and addressing concerns with non-specialist stakeholders and customers * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on large, cross-functional projects. * Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills with a customer-service orientation. * High standards for quality, accuracy, and dependability - including under pressure. * Initiative, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and a drive to keep learning. Working Conditions / Demands This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. ## Description * Establishes and standardizes procedures for the design, evaluation, development, and deployment of network hardware and software, applying advanced technical expertise. * Provides network operational support, identifying and resolving complex problems across the environment. * Conducts systems studies - feasibility, conceptual design, cost/benefit analysis, and implementation planning - to support the growth of IU-managed networks, and leads efforts to improve network performance and reliability. * Leads network implementation and upgrade plans and schedules, including campus edge and wireless (WLAN) refresh initiatives; develops justifications for purchasing, installing, and housing new and upgraded systems, and follows through to ensure successful deployment. * Leads project teams in design sessions with clients to ensure goals are met; evaluates service requests, estimates resources, and analyzes design solutions. * Collaborates with customers, partners, and vendors to deliver network systems and services on time and to requirement. * Mentors and develops junior engineers. General Responsibilities * Applies comprehensive and advanced knowledge to establish and standardize procedures for the design, evaluation, development, and deployment of network system software and hardware technology. * Identifies and resolves increasingly complex problems, issues, and assignments in providing network operational support. * Performs systems studies which include feasibility, conceptual design, cost/benefit analysis, and implementation planning to support the growth and expansion of IU-managed networks; leads the improvement of network performance and reliability. * Leads network implementation and upgrade plans and schedules; provides detailed explanations for purchasing, installing, and housing new and upgraded network systems and components, and follows through to insure that systems are successfully implemented. * Often leads project teams in network system design sessions working with clients to ensure achievement of goals; evaluates service requests, estimates resources, and analyzes design and development solutions. * Works closely with customers, partners, and vendors to ensure the timely design and delivery of network systems and services to meet the customer's needs. * Mentors junior staff. ## Related Videos - [Exploring the Power of gRPC-Gateway for Writing RESTful Services](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2072-exploring-the-power-of-grpc-gateway-for-writing-restful-services) - [IoT: The road to sustainability](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/557-iot-the-road-to-sustainability) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Boosting OpenSearch Performance: gRPC Search in Action](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1964-boosting-opensearch-performance-grpc-search-in-action) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)