Network Engineer I at The… · Arlington

Summary: The University of Texas at Arlington is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution. The Network Engineer I provides foundational technical and administrative support for the university’s enterprise network, focusing on Layer 1/2 networking, wired and wireless infrastructure, VLANs, and exposure to cloud-based routing in Azure and AWS. The role troubleshoots incidents, supports network projects and upgrades, collaborates with stakeholders, and maintains network documentation and best practices.

Responsibilities:
- Assist in the implementation, monitoring, and support of a high-availability network, focusing on Layer 1 cabling, Layer 2 switching, and VLAN configurations
- Troubleshoot and resolve network-related incidents, including working with departments via ServiceNow to document and address issues
- Support the configuration, management, and maintenance of the university’s wired and wireless infrastructure
- Provide technical assistance for network projects, system upgrades, and new installations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless network operations
- Assist in the development and maintenance of network documentation, policies, and best practices
- Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:
- • Associate's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, one (1) year of full-time experience working in enterprise-class networks, JNCIA-Junos, JNCIA Mist AI, JNCIA-Cloud, JNCIA-DevOps, CCNA, etc. certifications, or three (3) years of any equivalent combination of education, experience and training
- • Three (3) years of acceptable driving history
- • Technical Expertise in enterprise networking, including Layer 1/2 networking, VLANs, and Wi-Fi technologies
- • Knowledge of datacenter and software-defined networking solutions
- • Familiarity with monitoring tools to assess network performance and identify potential issues
- • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve network issues in a structured, methodical way
- • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with peers, staff, and faculty
- • Customer-service mindset with a focus on responsiveness and professionalism
- • Ability to work independently and within a team environment to manage tasks efficiently
- • Ability to understand higher education processes and convey value and needs in the language of the business
- • Ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment
- • Ability to perform network maintenance and address potential issues in a self-motivated manner with keen attention to detail
- • Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm
- • Will be included in an on-call rotation
- • May work in extreme temperatures
- • May work in all weather conditions
- • May work around standard office conditions
- • May work around electrical and/or mechanical hazards
- • May work in enclosed or tight spaces
- • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- • Uses standard office equipment

Preferred Qualifications:
- • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Networking, or related discipline
- • Certifications: JNCIS-ENT

Required Skills: Enterprise Networking, Layer 1/2 Networking, VLAN Configuration, Wi-Fi Networking, Datacenter Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Azure, AWS, ServiceNow, JNCIA-Junos, JNCIA Mist AI, JNCIA-Cloud, JNCIA-DevOps, CCNA, JNCIS-ENT

Benefits: Position is benefit eligible., We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees at the University.