Princeton University
Location
Princeton, NJ | United States
Job description
Network Engineer
US-NJ-Princeton
Job ID: 2023-16878
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Information Technology
Princeton University
Overview
Seize the opportunity to transform how PPPL works! Help us harness the latest technologies to power our enterprise and to unleash your potential!
We are looking for a Network Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and support our growing hardware and software network infrastructure. You will be an integral part of PPPLs IT team that is responsible for designing and developing scalable, maintainable, highly available network architectures that meet business objectives and SLAs.
The PPPL Network Engineer is responsible for designing, installing, and maintaining communication networks within an organization. Duties will include support for wired and wireless networks, virtual private networks (VPNs), collaborate and develop new technology offerings and improve cyber-security as well as ensuring availability and uptime for networking and telecommunications systems.
A proud U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a longstanding leader in the science and innovation behind the development of fusion energy â” a clean, safe, and virtually limitless energy source. With an eye on the future and in response to national priorities, PPPL also has begun a strategic shift from a singular focus on fusion energy to a multi-focus approach that includes microelectronics, quantum information science, and sustainability science. Whether it be through science, engineering, technology or professional services, every team member has an opportunity to make their mark on our world. PPPL aims to attract and support people with a rich variety of backgrounds, interests, experiences, and cultural viewpoints. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility and believe that each member of our team contributes to our scientific mission in their own unique way. Come join us!
Core Duties:
The PPPL Network Engineer is responsible for all IT networks that allow PPPL to communicate both internally and externally. Your primary duties will include maintenance of computer networks, hardware, software, and other related systems, facilitating remote user access to system resources, ensuring timely delivery of critical data, and replacing faulty network hardware components when necessary. The Network Engineer will be expected to install new systems to improve the companyâ™s communication infrastructure while maintaining the upkeep of existing networks.
60% Providing network engineering support for infrastructure and customer facing applications:
15% Assume overall responsibility for remote access VPN systems.
10% Provide primary network support for voice over IP (VOIP) telecommunications systems.
10% Evaluate new technologies and offerings
5% Update internal and external documentation
Other related duties may be assigned.
Education and Experience:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Aiming for candidates with seven or more years of experience working within a Network Engineer role or related IT support role.
Experience in wireless standards, protocols, and equipment as well as specialized wireless technologies, including 802.1x authentication, rogue detection, wireless bridging and others.
Demonstrable experience with basic routing/switching technologies, wireless, VoIP, VPN, SNMP management, and data mirroring required.
Hands on experience with configuration of border gateway routing protocol (BGP) as an interior and exterior gateway protocol preferred.
Experience with Ivanti/Pulse Secure and Palo Alto Global Protect VPNs is a plus; will consider other types of VPN experience in lieu of those listed.
Background with Linux scripting, IT automation tools, DNS/DHCP management (Infoblox), and experience with migration to IPv6 is a plus.
Must be a team player with good interpersonal skills.
Strong communication and writing skills are also a must.
Must be able to simultaneously work on, and manage multiple projects.
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Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from participation in certain foreign government talent recruitment programs. All PPPL employees are required to disclose any participation in a foreign government talent recruitment program and may be required to withdraw from such programs to remain employed under the DOE Contract.
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About Princeton University
Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that stands in the nation's service and in the service of all nations. Chartered in 1746, Princeton is the fourth-oldest college in the United States. Princeton is an independent, coeducational, nondenominational institution that provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and engineering.As a world-renowned research university, Princeton seeks to achieve the highest levels of distinction in the discovery and transmission of knowledge and understanding. At the same time, Princeton is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching.Today, more than 1,100 faculty members instruct approximately 5,200 undergraduate students and 2,600 graduate students. The University's generous financial aid program ensures that talented students from all economic backgrounds can afford a Princeton education.
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