Senior Network Engineer

Crystal Building 40 StFull Timesenior

Network EngineerInfrastructure & Cloud

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Overview

OverviewThe IT Infrastructure & Operations Network Engineering department is responsible for the architecture, planning, implementation, installation and operations of NYPL's network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Architect, deploy, monitor and maintain the NYPL data network environment which consists largely of Cisco routers, switches and firewalls, as well as Extreme, & Cisco wireless network equipment Install, configure and maintain network firewalls…

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Overview
The IT Infrastructure & Operations Network Engineering department is responsible for the architecture, planning, implementation, installation and operations of NYPL's network infrastructure. NYPL covers three boroughs with 90+ branch locations, 12K+ endpoints, public/private cloud, and public/staff WiFi serving millions of New Yorkers every year. The Library’s network is highly redundant to ensure essential services are available with maximum uptime.

We are looking for someone we can count on to:

Own:

Engineering level administration of NYPL’ network including routing, firewalls, ACLs, VLAN designs, VPN and of NYPL’s Public and Staff WiFi networks
Reviewing initial business requirements and work alongside colleagues to provide initial technical designs
Providing installation and engineering level support of NYPL network equipment and services
Liaising with business partners on projects as necessary

Teach:

And support Network Engineers on the team
Other IT departments to ensure understanding of network considerations
Colleagues across the business to ensure clear expectations are set

Learn:

The Library’s unique place in providing network access as a means to accomplish its mission and bridge the digital divideAdvanced networking administration and implementation methodologies
And explore Zero-Trust network security models and help NYPL prepare for the future
E-rate funding guidelines

Improve:

Monitoring and operation efficiency of the networking stack
Network security tools and practices

Some expectations for this role are that within:

1 month, this person 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
Have clear expectations and goals moving forward

3 months, this person will:

Plan for future bandwidth upgrades Branch locations
Able to field change and support requests for most of the network
Support key projects with minimal supervision

6 months and beyond, this person will:

Own WAN, VPN, and core routing administration, day-to-day management and operations
Begin preparing for network equipment upgrades
Participate in roadmap development

Responsibilities

Architect, deploy, monitor and maintain the NYPL data network environment which consists largely of Cisco routers, switches and firewalls, as well as Extreme, & Cisco wireless network equipment
Install, configure and maintain network firewalls (Cisco. Fortinet)
Design and implement appropriate network level security controls at the Internet, datacenter, WiFi, and departmental LAN layers of the network (VLANS design, ACLs)
Install and maintain data circuits between core locations, including dark and lit fiber at multigigabit speeds
Prepare bid specifications for network routers, switches and security appliances, network monitoring systems, and core circuit connections, and participate in the evaluation of bids
Plan future growth and integrate new technologies into the NYPL network
Perform other assigned duties as necessary