"Senior Network Engineer"

Posting Details

Working Title
Senior Network Engineer

Position Number
01065A

Department
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERV-ACAD

Location
Norfolk, VA

Type of Position
Classified

Type of Job
Full Time

EEO Category
B Professionals

Job Description

To provide advanced engineering support to the University’s network environment ensuring reliable, secure, and robust network communication systems. Support includes planning, designing, and implementing network automation and orchestration solutions to assure the streamlined operation of wired, cloud, and wireless network communication systems (routing, switching and data center technologies).

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Considerable knowledge of network design, administration, operations and centralized network management platforms.
Considerable knowledge of building, testing, validating and integrating software solutions with existing network infrastructure systems.
Basic knowledge of data communication concepts, topologies, protocols, routing and switching technologies.
Considerable knowledge of multi-vendor cloud technologies.
Effective communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to interact with vendors and co-workers.
Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage time.
Demonstrated ability to work with new leading edge technology with minimal assistance and prior knowledge.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to provide technical and project leadership to other staff members.
In most cases these knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Special licenses, registration or certification
None

Education or training
None

Level and type of experience
Working experience with network automation and orchestration frameworks.
Considerable experience with multi-vendor cloud technologies.
Considerable experience with building, testing, validating and integrating software solutions with existing network infrastructure systems.
Considerable experience with routing, switching, and data center networking technologies.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Cisco Certified Network Associate ( CCNA ) certifications or equivalent knowledge.
Working knowledge of scripting languages such as Perl, Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Some experience with network automation platforms such as Puppet, Chef, Ansible.
Familiarity with Public Cloud Networking concepts and configuration.

Conditions of Employment

This position is based in Norfolk, VA with a one day a week on campus requirement. This position is on-call, so it will require the ability to get to campus as needed.
Computer equipment will be supplied; high speed internet is the responsibility of the employee.
The equipment provided to staff with approved telework agreements enables them to deliver vital services to University faculty, staff, and students from remote locations. Many of our operations can and should continue as usual, even when the main physical campus is closed. Therefore, all Division of Transformation & Technology employees with an approved telework agreement are generally expected to work during official University closures.
This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.
This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.
The employee in this position is considered essential personnel and subject to working during university closings.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and begins at $ - 95,000

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number
S03116

Job Open To
General Public

Open Date
11/03/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary
Include a completed application, a resume, and a cover letter.

Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.