Network Engineer

Department:  Northwestern University Qatar
Division: Information Technology (NUIT)
Requisition #: 12853
Location: Qatar
Full Time Percent: 100.00
Grade:ITS/80
Salary: TBD

Job Summary

The Network Engineer - Qatar is responsible for the design and operation of the telecommunications and networking infrastructure supporting Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q).  Reporting to the Director of Information Technology Qatar, this position is the go-to technical staff member that leads the design, engineering and implementation of communications services at NU-Q, including voice, data, and video and teleconferencing services.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Leading in the installation and maintenance of networked processing components including servers, workstations and software;
  
• Participating in the configuration of systems and updates; 
  
• Analyzing system performance and resolving problems or making appropriate recommendations;
  
• Leading in the installation and maintenance of networked communication systems to link networked processing platforms with each other within and outside the University;
  
• Participating in the configuration of equipment and software; 
  
• Analyzing network traffic patterns and resolving problems;
  
• Leading in the installation and maintenance of information technologies including, but not limited to, video, wireless communication and telephony;
  
• Designing networked processing and information technology systems (both wired and wireless) including deployment and operation of firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems and flow analysis tools.
  
• Participating in long range planning of future NU-Q, data, voice and video networking systems;
  
• Providing technical support to users;
  
• Consulting with users, diagnosing and resolving problems on multiple software or hardware programs;
  
• Ensuring maintenance activities are scheduled and executed; 
  
• Executing data backup and recovery routines on a specified schedule or as requested; 
  
• Participating in the resolution of problems;
  
• Maintaining awareness of evolving information technologies through professional publications, outside contacts and ongoing professional development;
  
• In partnership with other groups (including NU departments, the Qatar foundation, technology counterparts of other University City schools) and NUIT management in NU-Evanston), supporting the development of requirements for new services and applications to meet the needs of the campus community at NU-Q;
  
• Performing other related duties as required or assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired;
  
• 3-5 years experience in a large complex network environment;
  
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP protocol suite;
  
• Key competencies relate to conceptual ability, dependability, decision making, initiative, creativity, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, being willing to assist in other areas of IT as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise with TCP/IP protocol suite, including 8-10 plus years of experience;
  
• Direct experience with switching and routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, SIP and MPLS, data center design best practices and enterprise network best practices;
  
• Experience with quality of service across enterprise networks, VoIP and high availability networking environments;
  
• Experience providing a secure networking environment (both wired and wireless), including deployment and operations of firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems and flow analysis tools.
  
  Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
  
  Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.  Employment eligibility verification required upon hire.
  
  Apply by 3/31/08 for full consideration.  All final candidates will undergo a comprehensive background check.
  

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Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.

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