Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The North Dakota University System Core Technology Services (NDUS CTS) is hiring a Network Engineer for its Network Services Team. The role implements, maintains, and supports secure enterprise networks across campuses, data centers, cloud environments, and intercampus connections. It also troubleshoots network and security issues, contributes to technical standards and planning, and collaborates with technology partners and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• The Network Engineer is a technical member of the NDUS Core Technology Services (CTS) Network Services Team, responsible for implementing, maintaining, and supporting secure, reliable, and scalable enterprise networks across campuses, data centers, cloud environments, and intercampus connections
• The position manages network hardware and software, including Cisco switches, routers, wireless controllers, Palo Alto firewalls, and related technologies
• Responsibilities include leveraging security tools such as Delinea, Tenable, and Sectigo; troubleshooting complex network and security issues; contributing to technical standards and architecture; and supporting lifecycle planning, budgeting, and procurement
• The Network Engineer also participates in projects, maintains documentation, mentors less-experienced staff, and collaborates with technology partners
• Under the direction of the Manager of Network Services, the position exercises independent technical judgment while coordinating with the Network Architect and other technology leaders

Skills

• 2-year degree in a related field (for example: networking, information technology, information systems, computer science, or telecommunications) or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and work experience
• 1 year of work experience in an IT environment
• Foundational knowledge of the OSI Model, TCP/IP, subnetting, Ethernet, VLANs, routing, wireless networking, DNS, DHCP, and network security practices
• Ability to follow technical procedures and accurately document work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders
• 1+ years of experience in networking
• Experience supporting switches, routers, wireless networks, or end-user connectivity
• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring or ticketing systems
• Hold relevant networking certification(s) such as: Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network +, or a comparable certification
• Experience working in Higher Education
• This position does not support visa sponsorship

Benefits

• Selected candidate may work remotely, provided they live within a 20-minute response time for the Associate Engineer or Network Engineer, or a 2-hour response time for the Senior Engineer. NDUS CTS is currently not hiring remote employees in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Nebraska, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Washington, or any country outside of the United States.
• 100% employer-paid single and family health insurance premiums
• Generous retirement plan
• Annual and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays
• Employee tuition waiver program
• Spouse and dependent tuition discounts
• Basic life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness incentives
• Voluntary dental and vision care
• Voluntary flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary supplemental life and retirement plans

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