Description
The IT Infrastructure & Operations Network Engineering department is responsible for the architecture, planning, implementation, installation and operations of NYPL's network infrastructure. We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our team.
As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for owning the engineering-level administration of NYPL's network, including routing, firewalls, ACLs, VLAN designs, VPN and public and staff WiFi networks. You will review initial business requirements and work alongside colleagues to provide initial technical designs. You will also provide installation and engineering-level support of NYPL network equipment and services, and liaise with business partners on projects as necessary.
In addition, you will teach and support Network Engineers on the team, other IT departments to ensure understanding of network considerations, and colleagues across the business to ensure clear expectations are set. You will learn about the Library's unique place in providing network access as a means to accomplish its mission and bridge the digital divide, advanced networking administration and implementation methodologies, and explore Zero-Trust network security models and help NYPL prepare for the future.
Some expectations for this role are that within one month, you will be familiar with IT practices and teams, roles & responsibilities, build initial relationships with key vendors and services providers, build initial relationships with internal stakeholders, understand NYPL's network topology (WAN, LAN, WiFi), be familiar with current project backlog, coordinate with team leadership to prioritize work, and have clear expectations and goals moving forward.
Within three months, you will plan for future bandwidth upgrades, be able to field change and support requests for most of the network, and support key projects with minimal supervision. Within six months and beyond, you will own WAN, VPN, and core routing administration, day-to-day management and operations, begin preparing for network equipment upgrades, and participate in roadmap development.
Responsibilities include architecting, deploying, monitoring and maintaining the NYPL data network environment, installing, configuring and maintaining network firewalls, designing and implementing appropriate network level security controls, installing and maintaining data circuits between core locations, preparing bid specifications for network routers, switches and security appliances, and performing other assigned duties as necessary.