Network Infrastructure Engineer

Job-:
Information Technology

Location:

Nashville, TN, United States Workplace:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full time Posted:

Position Summary:

The Network Infrastructure Engineer provides network engineering support for capital projects, facility renovations, campus development initiatives, and infrastructure-related projects across the university. Operating under moderate supervision, this role independently executes well-defined network infrastructure work, applies established engineering practices to routine and moderately complex assignments, and resolves common technical issues using proven methods and standards. The position contributes to reliable, maintainable, and operationally effective network services by supporting the planning, implementation, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement of network infrastructure deployments while coordinating effectively with project stakeholders and technical teams.

About the Work Unit:

Vanderbilt University Information Technology is a human-centric organization that advances our university by delivering innovative solutions and frictionless experiences through collaboration.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

Network Infrastructure Delivery & Project Execution Independently deliver assigned network infrastructure components of capital, renovation, and campus development projects in accordance with established standards, schedules, and project requirements.

Coordinate implementation activities with project managers, contractors, facilities personnel, vendors, and technical teams to promote timely and accurate project execution.

Configure, deploy, and validate network infrastructure solutions for routine and moderately complex environments with minimal rework.

Identify implementation risks, dependencies, or design inconsistencies and communicate recommendations to support successful project outcomes.

Contribute to efficient project delivery by maintaining deployment quality, meeting commitments, and supporting effective operational handoffs.

Technical Analysis & Problem Resolution Analyze and resolve routine to moderately complex network infrastructure issues using established troubleshooting techniques and engineering practices.

Evaluate installation, connectivity, and performance concerns and implement corrective actions that improve service reliability and user experience.

Perform validation and testing activities to confirm network infrastructure meets functional, operational, and performance requirements.

Investigate recurring issues, identify contributing factors, and recommend practical improvements that reduce future incidents and support effort.

Escalate complex technical challenges appropriately while providing accurate analysis and supporting information.

Quality, Standards & Reliability Management Apply established network engineering standards, specifications, and implementation procedures to ensure consistent and supportable solutions.

Conduct quality reviews of network deployments and technical deliverables to improve accuracy, reliability, and maintainability.

Verify compliance with documented infrastructure requirements and address identified deficiencies through appropriate remediation activities.

Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to reduce defects, improve deployment consistency, and strengthen operational readiness.

Contribute to stable service delivery by maintaining attention to infrastructure quality throughout the project lifecycle.

Documentation & Operational Continuity Develop and maintain accurate network diagrams, implementation records, configuration documentation, and testing results.

Ensure technical documentation reflects deployed infrastructure and supports ongoing operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.

Produce documentation that enables effective knowledge transfer and reduces dependency on individual contributors.

Maintain project records that facilitate service support, infrastructure lifecycle management, and future enhancements.

Capture implementation lessons learned and technical observations that improve future project execution and operational effectiveness.

Collaboration, Communication & Technical Partnership Partner with internal technology teams and external stakeholders to coordinate infrastructure activities and achieve project objectives.

Communicate technical information, project status updates, risks, and implementation outcomes clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Provide informal…