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.

 

Title of Position Network Architect

 

Position Number A05080

 

FLSA Exempt

 

Number of hours worked per week 35

 

Department Information Technology

 

Campus/Location Rose Hill (RH) - Bronx

 

Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy here .

 

Position Summary

 

Reporting to the Senior Network Architect, the position provides network and voice system design and installation, problem determination, resolution, configuration, and needs analysis to support

 

the use of technology by faculty, staff, and students. The position is responsible for design assistance and implementing Fordham’s network infrastructure, resolving advanced support issues, and supporting other IT staff. The architect provides support for all aspects of the various university data centers and communications closets. The architect works with other staff including application development and IT security. She/He will also be responsible for administrative tasks, projects and supporting other IT related functions. The shift for this postion is from 3 PM until 11 PM, Monday through Friday.

 

Essential Functions

 

Network infrastructure:

 

• Is responsible for the deployment of network architecture design with a focus on wireless.
• Collaborates with senior network architect to design and implement functional networks.
• Installs and configures network hardware, including firewalls.
• Configures network switches, VPN , optical hardware, and SDN systems.
• Researches new technologies in support of data, VoIP, conferencing systems, and WiFi.
• Deploys wireless network infrastructures and makes recommendations on systems enhancements for optimal operation.
• Recommends IT solutions to business and management problems.
• Supports the universities’ building management systems and life safety systems.
• Works with Facilities Engineering group on implementing technologies into new or renovated structures.

 

Network maintenance:

 

• Monitors and analyzes data to improve system performance.
• Monitors network usage and security issues.
• Deploys patches to mitigate any threat to systems.
• Responds to issues affecting the network architecture.
• Supports ticket resolution associated to the network architecture.
• Supports work and tickets associated to the operation of the firewall.

 

General responsibilities:

 

• Project implementation and support
• WiFi enhancements and support
• Hardware installation
• Network benchmarks and other tests

 

Analysis, Decision making:

 

• Makes use of SUMO logic to analyze captured data from disparate network systems.
• Supports security team with data from firewall and network equipment.
• Uses measuring and diagnostic tools to test and adjust networking equipment.
• Supports capacity planning.
• Delegates network maintenance tasks to junior staff and others.
• Utilizes data to modify and support modifications to the wireless network.

 

Technology:

 

• WiFi and cellular
• Optical systems (Passive and active DWDM )
• Supports OSPF and other network protocols
• VoIP and other realtime applications
• SDN
• IoT integration
• Laser and long haul rf systems

 

Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Additional Functions

• Functional expert, responsible for planning and executing major aspects/components of projects.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to team members and work processes.
• Contributes to evaluating and making recommendations on resource requirements on projects.
• Provides work direction/coaching to team members.
• Managerial and supervisory responsibility for several technical professionals within a function.
• Develops hypothesis and identifies data needed to evaluate.
• Selects and validates alternative ways of gathering data.
• Evaluates alternatives and recommends solutions.
• Communicates status, progress, and impact to management.
• Resolves issues in a timely manner.
• Reviews team’s work for quality and thoroughness.
• Identifies current industry trends.
• Demonstrates understanding of complex transactions and related configuration options.
• Develops work plans for components of engagements.
• Develops implementation plans for specific components of the strategy (i.e., work plan, transitional architecture plans).
• Executes complex infrastructure build activities (e.g. LAN , WAN , Server, Database, Desktop).
• Reviews team’s work for quality and thoroughness.
• Identifies critical success factors to test plan.
• Displays awareness of technology tool trends and potential applicability.
• Provides, on a rotational basis, weeknight and weekend coverage.
   

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years relevant experience
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Planning and designing complex network architectures.
• Vendor management, determination of needs, RFP , etc.
• Resource acquisition and management.
• Execution of project plans and delivery of results.
• Analytical/problem solving and technical skills.
• Developing and delivering presentations of technical matters in a clear and understandable manner.
• Customer service focused.
• Ability to interact professionally with staff, faculty and students.
   

Minimum Starting Salary $80,000

Maximum Starting Salary $100,000

Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position? No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A469P

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date 08/30/2023

Special Instructions

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Equipment Needed to Perform the Duties

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Visual Acuity Requirements

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Position type: Administrative

 

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