Senior Network Engineer Jobs in Amherst, MA (NOW HIRING)

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Reporting to the Head of Network, Systems and Application Support, the Senior Network Engineer is a member of the team that supports the college community in using and applying information technologies to meet their educational and business goals and objectives. The position is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the College's wired and wireless networks, core/edge network infrastructure equipment such firewalls, IPS/IDS, and NAC applications, as well as interconnects with cloud and off site hosting platforms. It involves consulting and support for groups within LITS and the wider college community.

This position is a member of the Technology Infrastructure and Systems Support group, which focuses on providing the technology foundation and its accompanying framework for the infrastructure, resources, and services that support the College. Operations within the TISS Group include: data center operations, networking, web application support, business intelligence, academic, and administrative computing.

**Please note: This role requires on-site work. We are unable to sponsor employment visas for this role, now or in the future.

**Please upload a cover letter and resume as part of your application.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Network & Wireless Administration: Manage a redundant virtual core, 300+ switches, and 1,350+ WAPs. Oversee authentication (NAC) and interconnects for SAN storage, VOIP, and virtual environments.

• Security & Firewalls: Design and audit complex firewall configurations (virtual and cloud) using industry best practices. Monitor logs for incident investigation and mitigate emerging security risks.

• Design & Strategy: Conduct research to update network architecture, firmware, and configuration standards. Lead capacity planning and automated monitoring initiatives.

• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain architecture diagrams, change management logs, and disaster recovery procedures. Ensure alignment with accessibility and regulatory standards.

• Collaboration: Partner with the Five Colleges, Inc. consortium and participate in campus-wide committees to support educational and business goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

• 3-6 years in enterprise network administration (Juniper, Aruba, or Cisco) and 5+ years managing enterprise wireless (Aruba, Cisco).

• Expertise in wireless protocols, NAC (e.g., ClearPass), and enterprise firewall/VPN solutions (Palo Alto, Checkpoint).

• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical faculty, students, and staff.

• High level of organization, professional tact, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DNS/DHCP management (Bind, Route53, Kea).

• Proficiency with wireless survey tools (Ekahau, AirMagnet).

• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Perl) for task automation.

• Experience working in higher ed.

Full Job Description

Hiring Range: $103,176 - $121,200

What We Offer:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 9% of salary)

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Disability and Leave Benefits

• Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply online; application materials must include:

• Acover lettersummarizing interests and qualifications

• A completeresumeor curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.