Network Engineer

The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and supporting the wired and wireless network infrastructure that enables reliable, secure technology services and system recovery across Eastern Mennonite University’s campuses. This role ensures high availability, performance, and security of campus network resources in support of academic programs, administrative operations, and campus community needs. The Network Engineer works collaboratively with IT staff, faculty, staff, and external vendors, and contributes to EMU’s mission through excellent service, teamwork, and stewardship of technology systems

Product Knowledge:

• Network Infrastructure
• Switches: Juniper, Cisco
• Firewall: Fortinet
• APs: Meraki
• Network Management & Monitoring
• ITSM: TeamDynamix
• IPAM/DCIM: Netbox
• Monitoring: LibreNMS
• Documentation: Visio
• Automation & Scripting
• Automation: Ansible
• Scripting Languages: Python, Powershell
• CLI: Linux CLI
• Cloud & Collaboration
• Logging: Azure Log Analytics
• Platform: Google Workspace, * Network Design, Deployment & Maintenance
• Design, configure and maintain the network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points and cabling systems.
• Monitor network performance and capacity; make recommendations for upgrades or enhancements.
• Manage network segmentation, VLANs and routing protocols.
• Network Security & Compliance
• Implement and maintain network security measures such as firewalls, intrusion prevention/detection systems, access controls and network security policy.
• Monitor network logs and alerts for anomalies, security threats and policy violations.
• Collaborate with IT staff on incident response, vulnerability management and network hardening.
• Support compliance with federal and institutional security standards (e.g. FERPA, GLBA and HIPPA where applicable).
• High Availability & System Recovery
• Develop and maintain network disaster recovery plans and procedures.
• Configure and manage load balancing, failover, and redundancy protocols across critical network infrastructure.
• Ensure network infrastructure is documented and configured for rapid system restoration.

• Advanced knowledge of and experience with enterprise networking concepts, including:
• Core Routing & Switching: TCP/IP, OSPF/BGP routing, VLANs, and network segmentation.
• Wireless Infrastructure: Design, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise-grade wireless access points and controllers.
• Network Security: Implementing and maintaining firewalls, network access controls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
• High Availability: Knowledge of system recovery, load balancing, and failover protocols to ensure high availability.
• Analytical & Strategic Thinking
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Work Management & Adaptability
• Commitment to Professional Growth: Proven ability to rapidly learn new technologies, adapt to evolving industry best practices, and pursue professional development and certifications.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and materials.
• Ability to occasionally work outside of standard business hours for maintenance and emergency response., Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related field, and a minimum of 5 years of information technology experience in an enterprise environment. Experience in a higher education environment is preferred., While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance on a ladder. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The position requires extensive time using a computer to fulfill position duties.

Why Work at EMU? At Eastern Mennonite University, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to invest in your health, financial security, and future. Eligible full-time employees enjoy robust medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer-supported Health Savings Account (HSA), as well as employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability plans. We support your long-term goals with a 403(b) retirement plan featuring a generous employer match, alongside invaluable work-life balance perks including paid time off and vacation time, paid holidays, a confidential Employee Assistance Program, and a generous tuition remission benefit. Come join a campus community focused on academic excellence, peace and justice and active faith. About Eastern Mennonite University Eastern Mennonite University (http://www.emu.edu) is a private, faith-based, liberal arts university in Harrisonburg, Virginia known for academic excellence and affordability with a focus on service, social justice, and global engagement. With more than 1500 students studying at our main campus in Harrisonburg, Virginia; at our Lancaster, Pennsylvania instructional site; and online, EMU offers rigorous academic study at the undergraduate and graduate level. EMU is committed to an inclusive and equitable campus community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and can be their authentic self. Our goal is to remove the barriers that underrepresented and marginalized groups have frequently encountered in our society. We commit to address the structures that produce discrimination, racial injustice, gender inequities and other forms of oppression, and to fully include LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and other members of historically minoritized communities. EMU encourages students, faculty and staff to live their faith and values through service to others, peacemaking, cross-cultural engagement and sustainability. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMU is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who would deepen the diversity of the University.