Senior Network Engineer ( Cisco IOS Exp REQUIRED, Onsite - Washtenaw CC - MI)

Ellucian • Full-time • Hybrid in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States • 6h ago

Fast Facts

Join Ellucian as a Senior Network Engineer, where you'll design and enhance the network infrastructure for Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, MI, focusing on performance, security, and innovation in higher education.

Responsibilities: Design and implement campus and data center network solutions, advance Zero Trust security measures, lead Layer 2 to Layer 3 migrations, and develop network documentation.

Skills: Strong experience with Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms, Palo Alto firewalls, TCP/IP, VLANs, and enterprise wireless environments necessary.

Qualifications: 5-7 years of progressive experience in network engineering with expertise in Zero Trust concepts and successful Layer 2 to Layer 3 projects preferred.

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $95,000 - $130,000.

About Ellucian

Ellucian is a global market leader in education technology. We power innovation for higher education, partnering with more than 2,800 customers across 50 countries and serving over 20 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, from student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners, and user community of more than 45,000 provide best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.

Values Rooted in Purpose

We embrace the power to lead, the courage to innovate, and the determination to grow. At our core, we believe in humanizing our approach, recognizing that our people are our greatest strength. With a shared vision of transformation, we endeavor to shape a brighter future for higher education.

About the Opportunity

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to help design, secure, and evolve the network that supports our students, faculty, and staff. You’ll be a hands-on technical leader responsible for core campus and data center networking, wireless, and modernization efforts like Zero Trust adoption and Layer 2 to Layer 3 transformation.

This position is 100% onsite in Ann Arbor, MI and reports to the Director of Technical Services.

Where you will make an impact

Designing, implementing, and supporting campus and data center network solutions with a focus on performance, resiliency, and long-term scalability.
Advancing Zero Trust security across routing, switching, wireless, and firewall platforms to protect sensitive institutional data.
Leading Layer 2 to Layer 3 migration initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal service interruption.
Owning network documentation—creating and maintaining accurate physical and logical diagrams, standards, and runbooks (Lucid or similar).
Planning and executing infrastructure upgrades and lifecycle replacements, including core, distribution, access, and edge environments.
Driving wireless network strategy and delivery, including controller management, large-scale deployments, and coverage/performance optimization.
Leveraging Cisco Catalyst Center to automate configuration, improve visibility, and streamline operations across switching and wireless.
Designing and overseeing structured cabling projects (fiber and copper), from planning through installation and validation.
Deploying and administering Cisco Nexus/Catalyst platforms to support high-availability campus and data center services.
Configuring and maintaining Palo Alto firewalls, including policy design, segmentation, monitoring, and threat prevention.
Executing disciplined change enablement practices, including communication, risk/impact analysis, testing, and implementation planning.
Building test plans and rollback procedures to ensure reliable upgrades and safe recovery paths.
Collaborating across IT teams and stakeholders to align network solutions with institutional needs and initiatives.
Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team capability growth through guidance, peer review, and knowledge sharing.

What you will bring

5-7 years of progressive network engineering experience in enterprise or large-scale environments.
Strong grasp of Zero Trust concepts and implementation patterns.
Proven success leading Layer 2 to Layer 3 conversion projects.
Cisco Catalyst switching and wireless
Cisco Nexus data center switching
Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center)
Palo Alto firewalls (enterprise policy and threat prevention)
TCP/IP, VLANs, trunking, STP
Routing (EIGRP, BGP, OSPF or equivalent)
Network segmentation and security best practices
Excellent CLI skills and comfort with complex troubleshooting in production environments.
Experience designing/supporting enterprise wireless controller environments.
Skilled in fiber and copper cabling standards, installation oversight, and validation.
Strong analytical, documentation, and operational discipline—especially in high-impact environments.
Demonstrated ability to manage change enablement / change management
Familiarity with ITIL or similar change frameworks.

Nice to have certifications

CCNP (Enterprise, Data Center, or Wireless)
CWNA or equivalent wireless certification
Palo Alto PCNSE

What makes #Ellucianlife

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
Flexible time off
Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
Parental Leave
5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
Telemedicine
Wellness
Headspace Care (mental health)
Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver support
Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups
Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
We Foster a learning culture with:
Education Assistance Program
Professional development opportunities

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