The University of Maine System is accepting applications for a Senior Network Architect. The Senior Network Architect, reporting to the Executive Director, fulfills the leadership, facilitation, analysis, and design roles required to develop the network architecture of UMS’ wide area network extending across all of Maine and New Hampshire and into Massachusetts and ensures its leverage across projects and initiatives of UMS and other Networkmaine collaborating agencies. The Network Architect will assist in 1) strategic planning, 2) budget optimization, 3) process participation and ownership, and 4) standards facilitations as part of operating a 5-nines reliable network.
In conjunction with the Executive Director, the Senior Network Architect will work with UMS and the other Networkmaine supported agencies to help achieve alignment of business strategies and technical capabilities. This role provides technical direction by aiding in the implementation of network infrastructure standards.
For the right candidate, we will consider a fully remote or hybrid work schedule. Office space on a University System campus location can also be provided, if desired.
At this time, we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the annual salary range is $120,000-$140,000 plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers a wellness program.
Review of applications begins immediately. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by December 29, 2023. The position will remain open until a qualified candidate is hired.
Established in 1968, the University of Maine System (UMS) unites six distinctive public universities, comprising 10 campuses and numerous centers, in the common purpose of providing quality higher education while delivering on its traditional tripartite mission of teaching, research, and public service. A comprehensive public institution of higher education, UMS serves more than 30,000 students annually and is supported by the efforts of more than 2,000 faculty, more than 3,000 staff, and a complement of adjunct faculty. Reaching more than 500,000 people annually through educational and cultural offerings, the University of Maine System also benefits from more than two-thirds of its alumni population residing within the state; more than 123,000 individuals. The System consists of six universities: The University of Maine (UMaine), including its regional campus the University of Maine at Machias (UMM); the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA); the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF); the University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK), the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI); and the University of Southern Maine (USM). The System also includes the University of Maine School of Law and the University of Maine Graduate and Professional Center.
Required:
A bachelor’s degree in a technical field and ten years of relevant experience designing service provider network infrastructures, at scale, e.g., MPLS/Segment Routing, BGP, routing, switching, IPv4/6, EVPN. Additional years of experience can be substituted education in a non-technical field.
Preferred:
A master’s degree in the field of telecommunications or computer science and ten years of experience with designing service provider network infrastructures for a research and education network.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
