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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Onsite
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design, manage, and support statewide LAN/WAN, Internet access, disaster recovery (DR), wireless, and VPN services
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot routers, switches, and wireless technologies
Review and recommend enhancements to the college’s data and telecommunications infrastructure to drive continuous service improvement
Keep current with evolving network hardware and software capabilities and incorporate best-practice standards
Analyze assigned problems and develop solutions; guide the end-to-end implementation of network projects
Develop communication plans for both planned and unplanned outages
Maintain accurate records of all maintenance, inventory, and security measures associated with the college network infrastructure
Maintain high standards of quality by developing effective operational procedures and system documentation
Provide mentoring leadership to the statewide network engineering team
Share expertise with peers and foster a team-oriented environment
Work effectively and diplomatically with peers, customers, and external entities
Present technical sessions and serve on task forces as requested
The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Additional duties associated with the position may be assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Assistant Vice President of Information and Network Security
SUPERVISION GIVEN: None
HIRING RANGE: $105,000 - $115,000
COMMUTE REQUIREMENT: Must reside within a 45-minute commute of the Indianapolis area to meet emergency response requirements.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Associate’s degree in a related field with documented work experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Five or more years of hands-on work experience in a technical environment. Experience in higher education preferred.
Extensive experience with Cisco and Juniper environments
Extensive experience with OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and Multicast
Extensive experience with enterprise network design and architecture
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and diagnose network and application performance issues
Strong network documentation skills and experience creating network diagrams
Experience with QoS, VLANs, ACLs, PBR, IP SLAs, HA technologies
Experience with different types of wiring, cable types, and standards
Experience with optical multiplexing technologies
Experience with common network protocols and services
Experience configuring and deploying different types of VPN technologies
Familiarity with Zero Trust networking principles and network security best practices, with a willingness to help evaluate and implement a Zero Trust framework
Experience with enterprise network management and monitoring solutions
Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
DESIRED SKILLS:
Production experience with software-defined networks
API network management
Production experience with Nexus, Meraki, ACI, Mist, and UCS platforms
Professional certifications: CCNP, JNCIP
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
Retirement & Financial Security
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Educational Benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
Work‑Life Balance
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Additional Perks
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.
Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
