The Lead Network Service Optimization Engineer is a key member of Princeton University's network services team. Reporting to the Associate Director of Network Assurance Services, this role is responsible for optimizing the University's building aggregation, core and access layer routing, and switching operations. Additionally, the Engineer is also responsible for continuous improvement of products and services associated with firewalls, load balancers and IP address management (IPAM) solutions.
The goal of the Lead Network Service Optimization Engineer is to continually improve network configurations, proactively monitor for potential issues, and provide recommendations for enhancements and improvements. To achieve this, the Lead Network Service Optimization Engineer works closely with the Associate Director to establish and monitor Service Level Agreements. This involves measuring and tracking performance metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and providing regular updates to the Associate Director.
The Lead Network Service Optimization Engineer collaborates with key colleagues in the Office of Information Technology (OIT), academic and administrative departments, and students to understand their IT needs and translate them into effective network solutions. The Service Optimization Engineer is instrumental in enabling the continuous improvement of network operations. Together with the Associate Director, the Service Optimization Engineer works closely with teams in OIT, Facilities, the Department of Public Safety, and other areas to design and maintain secure and reliable network services including network services for the University's critical infrastructure.
Audits and Assessment
Operations and Support
Technical and Project Leadership
Administrative
Essential Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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