Position Summary The Network Engineer is responsible for the installation, configuration, monitoring, and operational support of the College’s enterprise network infrastructure. Reporting to the Senior Network Engineer, this position supports day‑to‑day administration of Cisco‑based wired and wireless networks serving academic buildings, residence halls, and administrative offices. The Network Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring reliable connectivity, resolving network issues, and supporting ongoing network modernization initiatives in a higher education environment. Posting Information Posting Number: S000942 Position Title: Network Engineer Department: Information Technology Services Division: Information & Technology Supervisor Title: Senior Network Engineer Employment Status: Full Time Regular Salary Range: $70,000–$84,000 Number of Vacancies: 1 Is Temporary Position? No Open Until Filled: Yes Description of Key Responsibilities Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Cisco switches, routers, wireless access points, and other devices utilizing the campus IP network. Utilize network monitoring tools to track performance metrics, identify problems, and generate reports. Execute routine moves/adds/changes, scheduled firmware updates, patch management, cable diagnostics, and configuration backups under guidance of senior staff. Act as the first line of defense for network connectivity issues, escalating complex problems to the Senior Engineer when necessary. Maintain accurate network diagrams, IP address schemes, and hardware inventory records. Assist in implementing network security policies, including ACLs, VPN configurations, and firewall rule updates. Other Key Responsibilities Support the College’s mission, vision, and values, and contribute to the advancement of the College’s Strategic Plan. Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement. Behave in a civil and inclusive manner when interacting with staff, faculty, students, and visitors. Promote a flexible, collaborative, and inclusive work environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness of diversity and inclusion. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Familiarity with Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, routers, and Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC), including configuration tasks, firmware updates, and network monitoring. Solid understanding of the OSI model, TCP/IP, VLAN, VLAN trunking (802.1Q), 802.1x Authentication mechanisms, and Spanning‑Tree. Experience with Cisco ASA/Firepower, Sophos XGS or similar Next‑Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and Cisco ISE. Proficiency with cable test equipment, Ekahau AI Pro, packet capture analysis (Wireshark), and SNMP‑based monitoring tools. Hands‑on experience with Zero Trust network access and cloud‑delivered security services (e.g., Zscaler, Netskope, Palo Alto Prisma Access). Experience with modern network architectures and cloud‑connected networks, such as software‑defined networking, cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP), and hybrid connectivity architecture. Distinguishing Characteristics The Network Engineer supports a high‑density campus network environment serving thousands of concurrent wired and wireless devices. The role balances the open‑access needs of an academic community with strong security controls to protect institutional data and systems. It supports a wide variety of traffic types, including administrative systems, instructional technologies, research workloads, and latency‑sensitive applications such as streaming and esports. The position operates within a largely BYOD ecosystem, supporting a wide array of endpoint devices, including College‑managed systems, student‑owned devices, and IoT technologies. Education and Training Minimum Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Certification: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate). Desirable Certifications: CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Administrator) or other relevant networking certifications. Experience Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in network engineering, network administration, or a related technical role. Experience in a higher education environment is preferred. Employment Conditions An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process. EEO Statement North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources. Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis. Benefits All‑inclusive medical, dental and vision group insurance Health and dependent care savings plans Employer‑paid life, AD&D and disability group insurance 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions Employee assistance plan resources Tuition waiver for full‑time employees, spouse, and dependent children Generous paid time off plans, including 3 weeks vacation to start 15 paid holidays per year, including 5 days during NCC Winter Break Free access to campus health center, fitness and athletic facilities, and library #J-18808-Ljbffr