Job Title

Network Engineer II

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

IT Infrastructure & Research Computing

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.

PURPOSE

The Network Engineers at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi are key members of the Information Technology Department, within the Division of Infrastructure & Research Computing, responsible for the effective design, provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of network systems throughout their lifecycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Administer Campus Enterprise Network - 50%

• Perform day-to-day administration and maintenance of campus network infrastructure, including Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and Data Center environments.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of network security measures.
• Continuously monitor network performance, analyze system alerts, and troubleshoot issues.
• Engage with vendors to address and resolve network vulnerabilities.

Network Design - 25%

• Assist in the design and implementation of network solutions for complex projects.
• Participate in the review and analysis of network design plans.

Strategic Planning and Documentation - 20%

• Conduct research on emerging technologies to identify opportunities for automating processes, enhancing efficiencies, and improving network security.
• Develop and maintain documentation such as designs, plans, maps, methods, and procedures.

Other - 5%

• Be prepared to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Three years of related experience.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional-level certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCDA, CWNA, ITIL.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco technologies, including routers, switches, wireless systems, firewalls, telephony, Cisco ACI, ISE, ASA, Firepower, and DNAC.
• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure environments, particularly Azure.
• Experience in the higher education sector.

NOTE: Due to federal law on deemed export controls, it is not possible to petition for an H1B work authorization. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, and ITAR compliant.