Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Assistant Director Network Engineering, the Network Engineer provides network and voice system installation, problem determination, resolution, configuration, and needs analysis to support the use of technology by faculty, staff, and students. 

The engineer provides support for all aspects of the various University data center facilities and communications closets. The engineer works with other staff including application development and security. 

This position may require occasional evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

Implements cutting-edge technologies designed by the infrastructure team, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with organizational objectives.

Configures network switches, VPNs, optical hardware, and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) systems to optimize performance and security across the network infrastructure.

Conducts research on emerging technologies to support data, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), conferencing systems, and WiFi, providing insights and recommendations for future technology adoption.

Deploys wireless network infrastructures and provides recommendations for system enhancements to ensure optimal operation and coverage across campus.

Recommends IT solutions to address business and management challenges, leveraging technical expertise to enhance operational efficiency and meet organizational needs.

Provides support for the university's building management systems, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and functionality.

Acts as a functional expert, planning and executing major aspects/components of projects and providing technical guidance and expertise to team members to ensure successful project delivery.

Bachelor's Degree in a computer-related field, or in lieu of the degree, a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Experience with Routers, switches, hubs, access points, modems, and gateways.

Experience using Diagram tools such as lucidChart and Visio.

Experience with design, operations, and management in Aruba network environment (LAN and Wireless).

Working knowledge of network test equipment.

Working knowledge of wide-area communications using optical systems.

Ability to handle sensitive organizational issues with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.

Working knowledge of Optical systems (Passive and active DWDM); VoIP and other real-time applications; SDN; Laser and long haul RF systems; Firewalls and VPN.

Experience Supporting complex systems architectures, specifications, and applications.

Resource acquisition and management.

Execution of project plans and delivery of results.

Analytical/problem-solving and technical skills.

Customer service experience.

Ability to interact professionally with staff, faculty, and students.

Work experience and validated training with IT certification will be considered.