Network Engineer

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Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 330100 - Information Tech Infrastructure
Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories: Professional
Position Open Date: May 27 2026

Network Engineer is a position under administrative supervision of the Manager of Network Services in Information Technology Infrastructure. Specific activities include installation, maintenance, management, and support of data network electronics and software in an enterprise 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet network.

• Configure, deploy, and monitor MSU Campus Network infrastructure components such as routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless controllers.
• Evaluate, test, and recommend new network hardware and software.
• Manage and coordinate large-scale projects.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the other divisions within Information Technology Services and to the MSU community at large.
• Meet regularly with other members of Information Technology Infrastructure staff to discuss current issues and future plans.
• Assist with the management and coordination of large-scale projects.
• Be available weekends and nights for performance of duties as required.
• Periodically, perform on-call duties by carrying a pager that alerts of system and network emergencies requiring immediate response 7x24.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility:
None.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or an equivalent professional experience.

Candidates should have a minimum 3 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 7 years of direct industry experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Configuration and maintenance of enterprise class networking hardware including switches, routers.
• Configuration and maintenance of enterprise class wireless networking infrastructure and management software.
• Configuration and management of enterprise class firewalls.

• Cisco network related certifications such as CCNA and CCNP.
• Experience with Fortinet firewall hardware and management software.
• Experience with Cisco switching and routing protocols.
• Experience with Cisco wireless controllers and management software.
• Experience designing wireless deployments.
• Experience with network protocol analysis/interpretation.

• Proficiency with one or more UNIX scripting or text processing languages such as PERL, Python, awk or bash shell.
• Experience with structured cabling systems.
• Well-developed interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with network management tools and protocols.
• Personal initiative.

• May require occasional work on nights, weekends and hours outside of the regular 8-5 workday.
• Job occasionally requires standing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements: ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
• Hearing requirements:
  Ability to hear and respond to telephone conversations.
• Dexterity and visual acuity: required to be able to use computer screens and keyboards and manipulate small devices and parts.
• Work around high voltage equipment.
• Occasional exposure to cleaning solutions, glues, dust, and airborne particles.
• Occasionally work in environments with excessive noise, heat, and cold.
• Perform tasks while on ladders.
• Perform tasks in ceiling and subfloor crawl spaces.

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, .