Network Engineer III

Job Title Network Engineer III

Agency Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department IT Infrastructure & Research Computing

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

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The Network Engineer III, under general direction, performs complex and non-routine specialized network engineering functions, such as troubleshooting, analysis, research, and problem-solving. Reporting to the Manager of Network Services, the Network Engineer III routinely serves as technical lead for network engineering projects and services. This position provides technical oversight for the design, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the network infrastructure and enterprise network solutions.

This position requires advance knowledge of network hardware, security, LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, internet, Data Center, and VoIP solutions.

• Administer and maintain LAN, WAN, and Data Center equipment to ensure maximum availability.
• Administer and maintain next generation firewalls and VPN appliances.
• Advance monitoring, analyzing, troubleshooting skillsets.
• Oversee the monitoring and maintenance of network security in collaboration with the Office of Information Security.
• Review security alerts, work with vendors on security vulnerabilities, and apply updates to network equipment.
• Serve as a senior member of the Network Services team and assist co-workers with technical direction.

• Implement and coordinate design activities for complex networking projects.
• Work with the Manager of Network Services to create and review network designs. Review construction blueprints.
• Work with the Project Management Team and attends construction meetings as needed.
• Design, engineer, and manage complex system related communication and routing protocols.

• Research new technologies to automate processes, improve efficiencies, and heighten security.
• Create and maintain designs, plans, maps, methods, procedures, problems, and repairs.
• Facilitate input from clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Meet with vendors to review latest technologies, trends, and road maps.
• Assist manager with developing work plans and time schedules for projects including outlining phases, identifying personnel, and equipment requirements.
• Complete reports and summaries for management and/or users including status reports, problem reports, progress summaries, and system utilization reports.

• Participate in training and professional development sessions.
• Assume responsibilities of Network Services Manager in his/her absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• Five years of directly related experience.
• Additional experience may be considered as a substitution for the minimum education requirement:
  • Associate’s degree and Seven (7) years of related experience.
  • High School Diploma & Nine (9) years of related experience.
• Experience with Cisco routers, switches, wireless, firewalls, and telephony.
• Experience with Meraki firewalls and wireless access points.
• Knowledge of word processing,…