Senior Network Engineer Team Lead

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Information and Network Security, this senior-level, hands-on engineering role is responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and supporting the college’s statewide Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN). The Sr. Network Engineer Team Lead provides strategic technical direction, mentors the statewide network engineering team, and serves as the primary subject matter expert for all data and Internet services across the Ivy Tech campus network.

NOTE: Must reside within a 45-minute commute of the Indianapolis area to meet emergency response requirements.

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 m eet 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.