Enterprise Network Engineer
@ The Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD
$150,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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Enterprise Network Engineer

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking an Enterprise Network Engineer to support the high-speed connectivity needs of the Enterprise Research Network (Hornet). The role collaborates with researchers and various IT personnel, ensuring robust network designs, installations, and performance monitoring across multiple campuses.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and lead network projects from inception to completion.
  • Design, install, and configure large scale wired and wireless networks.
  • Collaborate with peers and mentor junior staff on engineering solutions.
  • Implement and verify network connectivity for advanced services.
  • Travel between Bayview, Homewood & East Baltimore campuses as needed.

Technical & Project Scope

The role involves engineering complex data and voice systems, overseeing extensive projects, configuring Internet Service Provider links and optical/DWDM solutions, and troubleshooting advanced routing/switching protocols using technologies like BGP, OSPF, MLAG, MPLS, and more.

On-Call & Collaboration

This position requires on-call responsiveness and active participation in design meetings, fostering effective communication with stakeholders including researchers, IT staff, and university personnel.

Key skills/competency

  • Network Design
  • Routing Protocols
  • Enterprise Networking
  • Troubleshooting
  • Project Management
  • Optical/DWDM
  • Fiber/Copper Cabling
  • Mentorship
  • Collaboration
  • Vendor Coordination

How to Get Hired at The Johns Hopkins University

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research The Johns Hopkins University: Study JHU mission, projects, and campus news.
  • Customize Your Resume: Highlight enterprise networking and project experience.
  • Prepare Technical Examples: Showcase complex network design projects and troubleshooting.
  • Practice Behavioral Answers: Emphasize teamwork in challenging environments.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review BGP, OSPF, MPLS configurations.
Practice fiber and copper cabling setups.
Study network performance and monitoring tools.
Simulate multi-campus network troubleshooting.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a complex project challenge resolved.
Explain teamwork in cross-campus projects.
Discuss handling high pressure on-call situations.
Share experience mentoring junior staff.

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