Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Clayton State University

Regular

Full-Time

304702

Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development.

The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses.

Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clayton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

The Clayton State University (CSU) Information & Technology Services (ITS) team is seeking a Network Engineer who is committed to service excellence to join its Infrastructure team. In this role, you will support the design, installation, and ongoing maintenance of the University's network infrastructure. Working under the guidance of senior engineering staff, you will help ensure a stable, secure, and high-performing network environment that meets the needs of faculty, staff, and students.

• Assist with the installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of network equipment, including routers, switches, wireless access points, and network access control systems.
• Monitor network performance, including traffic, capacity, and utilization, and assist in identifying and resolving performance issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity issues and service outages.
• Install, maintain, and support structured cabling systems, including fiber-optic and copper infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and equipment inventories.
• Perform routine system maintenance, hardware upgrades, and equipment support.
• Assist with the implementation of network projects and infrastructure enhancements.
• Support network security initiatives and compliance requirements.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and business continuity efforts.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Two to three years of relevant experience.

• Industry certifications (e.g., Network+, CCNA).
• Higher education or enterprise IT experience.
• Exposure to cloud networking technologies.

• Demonstrated foundational knowledge of networking protocols, concepts, and security principles.
• Familiarity with network technologies, architectures, and configuration practices.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to network infrastructure and connectivity issues.
• Exposure to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems; experience with Microsoft Teams.
• Understanding of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Visio and IT service management (ITSM) tools.

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