Network Engineer II

Posting date 11/02/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 1129750

Position Title Network Engineer II

Hiring Range Minimum $83,500

Hiring Range Maximum $104,400

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Location of Position Hanover, NH 03755 4 Currier Place

Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid

Is this a term position? No

Is this a grant funded position? No

Individuals in the Network Engineer role are responsible for the secure design, implementation, and operation of Dartmouth’s campus network. This responsibility includes all wired and wireless components of the physical network on the Hanover campus in addition to equipment in remote locations. It extends to the network components of data center and cloud infrastructure, maintaining the ongoing operation and automation of the network, the configuration and maintenance of the performance and fault monitoring systems, and escalation on the maintenance and configuration of the cloud-based telephony system.

Network Engineers serve as an escalation point for Network Technicians and respond to incidents and problems, and partner with IT organizations within Dartmouth to architect and implement point solutions. Security is a core responsibility of the role. Network Engineers build and maintain the network as a primary layer of defense for Dartmouth, implementing and enforcing network security controls, remediating vulnerabilities, and partnering closely with Information Security on threat detection, incident response, and the protection of institutional systems and data.

Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years of experience supporting production networks, or 7 or more years of equivalent experience
• Demonstrated competency and experience in at least one area of network specialization, such as routing and switching, wireless, or VoIP, including independent configuration and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of network security principles, including segmentation, access control, and secure configuration practices
• Ability to investigate and resolve complex network issues with minimal supervision, including responding to incidents as part of an on-call rotation
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain network designs, issues, and changes to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborative and adaptable working style, with demonstrated initiative and ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment

• Experience with two or more network platforms, such as Cisco IOS and Junos
• Experience with network security technologies, such as next-generation firewalls, network access control (NAC), or VPN
• Experience building and operating networks using automation and scripting (e.g., Ansible, Python, Git-based workflows)
• Experience deploying and supporting network services in public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, OCI)

Paul Schmidt

Paul Schmidt, Network Architect

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

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