American Association for Cancer Research

Network Engineer

American Association for Cancer Research  •  Philadelphia, PA (Onsite)  •  15 days ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and service-oriented Network Engineer with at least five years of experience to manage, maintain, and enhance our network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and a deep commitment to advancing our mission by ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient connectivity across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Manage SD-WAN technologies to support secure and reliable connectivity across distributed offices.
  • Ensure adherence to IT security compliance standards, including implementation and oversight of MDR and EDR solutions.
  • Support and maintain data center infrastructure, ensuring high availability and scalability of core network services.
  • Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning and applying emerging IT technologies, including server systems and virtualization platforms to meet organizational needs.
  • Administer and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions, ensuring organizational data integrity and business continuity.
  • Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks, outages, and vulnerabilities.
  • Configure and manage firewalls, switches, routers, and wireless access points to ensure optimal performance and security.
  • Implement and maintain VPNs and remote access solutions for staff.
  • Conduct regular network security assessments and implement best practices to protect sensitive data.
  • Collaborate with other teams to understand their technological needs and provide network solutions that support program delivery.
  • Maintain and update network documentation, including diagrams, IP schemas, and configuration records.
  • Support VoIP systems and ensure quality of service (QoS) for voice and video communications.
  • Assist in the planning and execution of IT infrastructure projects, including office moves, expansions, and upgrades.
  • Provide Tier 2/3 support for network-related issues escalated by the help desk or IT support team.
  • Train and mentor junior IT staff on network tools and procedures.
  • Participate in the development and testing of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience); Certifications a plus (CCNA, CCNP, Security+ Azure, AWS)
  • Background or certification in Cybersecurity, with practical experience in securing network environments.
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in network engineering.
  • Advanced expertise in Cisco technologies, including SD-WAN, MPLS, and VoIP, ensuring optimal network performance and communication.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud networking architectures such as Azure Virtual Networks (VNets) and AWS Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs).
  • Familiarity with VMware or similar virtualization technologies is a plus.
  • Proficient in the use of network monitoring and performance tools such as LogicMonitor, PRTG, or similar platforms.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Work Environment

  • Typically works in an office setting but may require on-site visits to one of our remote locations (Washington, DC or Boston).
  • May involve on-call duties for network emergencies.
American Association for Cancer Research

About American Association for Cancer Research

Founded in 1907, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the world’s first and largest professional organization dedicated to advancing cancer research and its mission to prevent and cure cancer. AACR membership includes more than 54,000 laboratory, translational, and clinical researchers; population scientists; other health care professionals; and patient advocates residing in 130 countries and territories around the world. Presently, 32 percent of members live outside the United States and 22 percent of AACR’s international members are located in countries with emerging economies. The AACR marshals the full spectrum of expertise of the cancer community to accelerate progress in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer by annually convening more than 30 conferences and educational workshops, the largest of which is the AACR Annual Meeting. In addition, the AACR publishes 10 prestigious, peer-reviewed scientific journals and a magazine for cancer survivors, patients, and their caregivers. The AACR funds meritorious research directly as well as in cooperation with numerous cancer organizations. As the Scientific Partner of Stand Up To Cancer, the AACR provides expert peer review, grants administration, and scientific oversight of team science and individual investigator grants in cancer research that have the potential for near-term patient benefit. The AACR actively communicates with legislators and other policymakers about the value of cancer research and related biomedical science in saving lives from cancer. For more information about the AACR, visit AACR.org.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Year Founded
1907
Website
aacr.org
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