Network Engineer

Network Engineer – Inside Higher Ed

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia

Job

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job Summary:

Under general supervision provide expertise and technical guidance required in the installation, configuration and maintenance of networked information systems. May be assigned more complex aspects of developing and supporting network solutions. This position will interact on a consistent basis with:
Network Services management and staff, user management, team members. This position typically will advise and counsel: other team members. This position will supervise: NA.

Responsibilities:

• Configure, install and support network infrastructures and software.
• Test and evaluate network systems.
• Develop project or system related documentation.
• Provide feedback to management.
• Analyze network related problems and recommend solutions.
• May delivery procedures and project documentation related to assigned area(s) of systems support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Educational Requirements:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required Experience:
  
  Two to four years of job related experience.

Preferred

Skills:

• Experience supporting enterprise wired and wireless networks.
• Hands‑on knowledge of Cisco Catalyst switching and Cisco wireless solutions.
• Familiarity with Cisco Meraki or Cisco DNA Center is a plus.
• Experience with Juniper EX switches and Juniper Mist cloud‑managed networking, including switch onboarding, AP deployment, and use of Mist’s AI‑driven insights.
• Strong understanding of network fundamentals (VLANs, routing, spanning tree, IP addressing).
• Comfortable troubleshooting wired and wireless connectivity issues at scale.
• Experience with 802.1X, RADIUS, and general network security practices.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to follow change‑management processes and produce clear documentation.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, JNCIA/JNCIS, or CWNA are a plus.

Proposed Salary:
Budget $76,500

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, and services.

Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia (In the office)

Job Summary:

Under general supervision provide expertise and technical guidance required in the installation, configuration and maintenance of networked information systems. May be assigned more complex aspects of developing and supporting network solutions. This position will interact on a consistent basis with:
Network Services management and staff, user management, team members. This position typically will advise and counsel: other team members. This position will supervise: NA.

Responsibilities:

• Configure and install network infrastructures and software.
• Test and evaluate network systems.
• Develop project or system related documentation.
• Provide feedback to management.
• Analyze network related problems and recommend solutions.
• May deliver procedures and project documentation related to assigned area(s) of systems support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Educational Requirements:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required Experience:
  
  Two to four years of job related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting enterprise wired and wireless networks.
• Hands‑on knowledge of Cisco Catalyst switching and Cisco wireless solutions.
• Familiar it…