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Network Engineer 2

Nativeamericanbar, Seattle, WA, United States


Network Engineer 2
FLSA Status:

Exempt

Months Per Year:

12

Hours Per Week:

37.5

Employment Status:

Full-Time

Work Model:

Hybrid Eligible*

Essential Responsibilities

Own the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of enterprise Wi-Fi services across two campuses, supporting 1,700+ access points, guest networks, Mist Edge controllers, and diverse client devices.

Administer and enhance wired network infrastructure, including Juniper and Cisco switching environments.

Diagnose and resolve complex wired and wireless connectivity issues across a wide range of devices.

Communicate clearly with end users and stakeholders throughout the troubleshooting lifecycle, setting expectations and providing timely updates.

Manage critical network services including RADIUS authentication, DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (IPAM).

Maintain and optimize network monitoring, alerting, and configuration management.

Perform certificate management and updates across multi-vendor network platforms.

Plan and execute network upgrades, patching, and lifecycle maintenance to ensure security and high availability.

Participate in scheduled maintenance windows and respond to critical after-hours incidents as needed.

Partner with internal teams to identify root causes, improve network performance, and enhance user experience.

Contribute to documentation, process improvements, and operational best practices.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree

in IT or related field, or equivalent experience.

4+

years supporting enterprise Wi-Fi environments with 200+ access points.

2+

years supporting LAN environments with 100+ managed switches including troubleshooting, software upgrades, and hardware support.

Demonstrated Experience With:

Juniper Mist wireless and switching

Cisco IOS switching

VLANs, STP, PoE, and link aggregation

IPv4, DNS, DHCP, SNMP

OSPF

Experience Troubleshooting Connectivity Across:

Desktop – Windows and Mac

Mobile – Apple IOS, Android, Other

Various IoT platforms

Proactively manage user expectations by providing timely ticket updates and end-to-end communication throughout the troubleshooting lifecycle.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools:

Visio: logical and physical network diagrams

Excel: formulas, data manipulation, text manipulation, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting

Word: styling, tables, graphics, TOC, watermarking

Outlook: calendar invites, tasks, contacts, autoreplies

Demonstrated Ability to:

Manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Shift your focus from one task to another based on support needs

Meet deadlines with attention to detail and accountability

Work independently and collaboratively

Communicate technical information clearly and tactfully

Exercise sound judgment in complex situations

Must be able to lift 50 pounds and transport up to 100 pounds on a cart among campus buildings.

Must be able to work on ladders (6-10 ft) to access network equipment.

Hands‑on experience with:

Juniper EX (4000/4400/4650) switches and Virtual Chassis

JunOS and MX204 routers

Cisco Catalyst switches 3850, 4510, 4500‑X

Demonstrated understanding of IPv4 subnetting (/20–/24). IPv6 knowledge a plus.

SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) and Network Configuration Manager (NCM)

Efficient IP SolidServer (DDI)

Jira or similar ticketing systems

Familiarity with AWS Route 53

Relevant certifications: Juniper JNCIS‑Mist AI‑Wireless, JNCIS‑Mist AI‑Wired, JNCIS‑ENT, Cisco CCNA

Applicable training courses for the technologies listed in this job posting.

Familiarity with Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama is a plus.

Project management experience is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing and supporting networks in higher education environments.

Advanced experience with Juniper Mist at scale (~8,000+ daily connections).

Experience maintaining a guest Wi‑Fi portal in Mist.

Location Requirement

Candidates must live within a reasonable commute of our Seattle offices.

Compensation at a Glance
Salary Range: $92,000 - $122,000

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status.

Benefits at a Glance
Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar‑for‑dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/

Hybrid Eligible
This position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule after successful completion of an introductory work period of 3-6 months. This may mean that a hybrid eligible role will begin on‑campus initially and then will transition to hybrid format following onboarding and training. Flexible work plans are subject to periodic review and may be changed or terminated at any time for any reason at the university’s discretion.

EEO Statement
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored visa authorization.

Background Check
All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

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