Part-Time Network Engineer

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see . JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS at Penn State is seeking a Part-Time Network Engineer to join our Systems Engineering team. ICDS works with researchers from more than academic departments from nearly all of Penn State’s academic colleges and campuses, facilitating new collaborations, funding new areas of research, collaborating to overcome computational and data science challenges, building a diverse community of scholars, and providing a robust supercomputer for the Penn State community, called Roar. ICDS seeks to equip researchers with the most cutting-edge computing tools and resources to further their science, and as a part of ICDS, you will be contributing to this goal. The position will report to the Systems Engineering Lead. As Part-Time Network Engineer, your responsibilities include : Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure including Juniper, Arista, and Cisco platforms.
Support and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks across multiple sites.
Manage and automate network configurations using Python and Ansible.
Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance and performance.
Monitor and respond to system alerts, outages, and performance issues.
Assist in the deployment of cloud-based environments (Azure, AWS).
Maintain documentation and contribute to infrastructure planning and upgrades.
Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate: Extensive experience with enterprise networking (BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN, .1x).
Hands-on expertise with Juniper, Arista, Cisco, Palo Alto, and Aruba ClearPass.
Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Ansible).
Familiarity with cloud platforms, virtualization (VMware NSX-T), and micro-segmentation.
Strong background in network security, DDoS mitigation, and IPAM solutions.
Juniper certifications (JNCIP-ENT, JNCIA-MistAI) preferred.
Applications should include a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume, and a cover letter expressing the candidate’s interest in the role to receive full consideration. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 8, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review . EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact --3. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
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State College
Job Type:
PartTime

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