Information Security and Communications Specialist

🔐 Information Security and Communications Specialist

The Weizmann Institute of Science is seeking an experienced Information Security and Communications Specialist to lead the engineering, operations, and maintenance of our advanced communication network infrastructure.

🎯 Key Responsibilities:

• Network Management: Oversee user networks and Cisco-based data center operations
• Wireless Infrastructure: Manage WiFi6(e) wireless networks by Cisco and dormitory networks based on Meraki solutions
• Telephony Systems: Support IP-based telephony system infrastructure
• Building Controls: Manage building control network systems
• IPAM & Load Balancing: Maintain organizational IPAM systems and load balancers
• Technical Support: Provide Tier 3 troubleshooting services on campus
• Project Leadership: Manage large-scale communication infrastructure projects
• Customer Service: Handle network troubleshooting and provide customer support
• Implementation: Specify, plan, and implement communication equipment in campus LAN and data center environments

✅ Essential Requirements:

• Cisco CCNP/CCDP certification - MANDATORY
• 5+ years experience in communications teams within large, complex organizations - MANDATORY
• 3+ years experience planning and maintaining Cisco-based networks (Catalyst 9K and Nexus equipment) - MANDATORY
• High-level English proficiency with technical writing capabilities - MANDATORY
• Extensive knowledge of communication protocols: DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, OSPF, VSS, VPC, MST

🌟 Preferred Qualifications:

• Cisco CCIE certification OR Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering
• Python scripting experience
• Ansible experience
• Cisco SDN networks maintenance experience
• Cisco security components experience
• Radio technology and wireless network maintenance knowledge
• IP Telephony networks maintenance experience
• IPAM services maintenance experience
• Management systems familiarity (e.g., Cisco Catalyst Center)