Network Engineer

Position: NETWORK ENGINEER - 40000224

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DEPARTMENT

Information Services & Technology

DATE POSTED

November 2, 2026

CLOSING DATE HIRING RANGE

$84,255 - $113,693

POSITION NUMBER

JOB TYPE

Full-Time, 37.5 hrs/week, Exempt

This position is subject to close at anytime and without prior notification.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Network Engineer performs advanced technical and professional work in the planning, design, implementation, and management of network and security solutions. This role also contributes to project management efforts across network initiatives. Working under the general supervision of the Network Services Manager, the Network Engineer is responsible for designing, deploying, maintaining, and optimizing the organization’s network infrastructure to ensure reliability, performance, and security.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Plan, design, install, configure, and maintain network hardware, software, and related technologies.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and security; identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Lead network-related projects, including upgrades, expansions, and new technology deployments.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, standards, and procedures.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and service providers as needed.
• Maintain high levels of network security through access controls, firewall management, patching, and monitoring .
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve reliability, performance, and security.
• Manage Enterprise Network Management tool.
• Manages project to implement and/or enhance local and wide area network infrastructure.
• Performs related tasks are required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Comprehensive knowledge of personal computer, networking and telecommunications technologies.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts, including routing, switching, VLANs, network protocols, and wireless technologies.
• Extensive Routers and Switch experience, specific to Cisco and Nexus hardware (troubleshooting and installation)
• Ability to manage Firewalls (Cisco or Palo Alto).
• Ability to take initiative and use creative and innovative thinking to find solutions to business problems.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member to identify requirements, find and evaluate alternatives, present solutions, make recommendations and follow projects through to completion.
• Ability to serve as a team leader, providing coordination and leadership to other team members; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with users, peers and department officials.
• Ability to provide technical training to co-workers.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Requires a bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science or a related discipline

Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in Network and/or Security Architecture practices, design, implement and troubleshoot local and wide area networks or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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