Network Engineer

• Salary: $66,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually
• Location: Cedar City, UT
• Job Type: Full-time Staff
• Job Number:
• Division: Finance and Administration
• Closing: 5/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
• FLSA: Exempt

The Network Engineer will function as a primary resource for all central networking and telecommunications infrastructure. This position must work with various groups to deploy network technologies as appropriate.

• Manage all logical and physical network infrastructure.
• Design the campus network with fault tolerance and redundancy to maximize reliability and uptime.
• Manage maintenance and installation of Ethernet-based TCP/IP networks including installing and configuring switches and routers, subnet management, NAT, VPN, copper and fiber-optic devices.
• Work closely with the Director of IT Security to handle security issues. Manage and configure access-lists and device rules on firewalls, routers, and intrusion detection devices.
• Take a lead role in troubleshooting when network failures occur to quickly restore service.
• Serve on committees for the design and implementation of a remote disaster recovery site, PCI compliance, and others as assigned.
• Manage the training and supervision of student employees and provide direction for general network maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 4 Year / Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar.
• Previous experience as a Network Manager or higher capacity.
• Thorough understanding of TCP/IP networking and related protocols with demonstrated ability to manage systems.
• Thorough understanding of Cisco routers, switches, controllers, access points and protocols associated with routing environments.
• Demonstrated experience in managing network backbone systems.
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of access-lists on firewalls and routers.
• Ability to troubleshoot network problems and determine both temporary and long-term solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills combined with the ability to work with limited supervision in a university environment.

This position is contingent on funding.

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.

• Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.
  
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• In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.