Manager, Network Engineering
Core
Provides broad operational oversight and leadership for network engineering areas, ensuring scalable infrastructure and strategic direction for university-wide information systems.
Role type
Manager, Network Engineering
Builds
LAN, WAN, and wireless network infrastructure for the University of Rochester
Domain
Higher Education / Network Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Network infrastructure design and management, Team leadership and mentorship, Budget management, Vendor contract negotiation, Strategic planning, Incident escalation and emergency response
Preferred skills
Experience in university or hospital LAN/WAN environments, Master's degree, 3+ years in leadership capacity
Technologies
Routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, network security protocols
Responsibilities
Lead design, deployment, and management of LAN, WAN, and wireless networks; Manage, mentor, and develop a technical team; Ensure continuous network performance monitoring and proactive issue resolution; Participate in long-term network strategies and capacity planning; Represent the department to university officials and external customers; Lead during emergencies and on-call rotations
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership
