Network Engineer II

Network Engineer II

Wright State University

EEO Statement: Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Faculty Rank or Job Title: Network Engineer II

Job Category: IT

Department: Computing & Telecommunications

EEO number: 26P121

Position FTE: 100%

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: $72,000

Salary Band: UC S06

Job Summary/Basic Function
To maintain and develop enterprise network infrastructures that are secure and cost effective throughout the university, residential halls and remote sites. This includes wired and wireless topologies that support day-to-day operations. These designs will meet both today's academic standards along with future needs.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related work experience.

Proficiency in network protocols, network hardware, and associated software. Familiarity with both local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN). Experience with WiFi networks.


Preferred Qualifications
CCNA, Network+

Essential Functions and percent of time
15% Develop strategic planning for overall network connectivity which includes implementing enterprise network topologies throughout the campus environment that meets budgetary guidelines and security related best-practices.

20% Including remote sites, design and implement network topologies to ensure that the network infrastructure is being monitored along with resolution management that follows current standards such as ITIL.

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd)
20% Maintain and adjust the existing campus topology by providing detailed analysis and specifications for adjustments to the network infrastructure that supports the LAN/WAN and wireless topology.

20% Along with hardware management, troubleshoot and maintain current software applications. This encompasses server management that ensures network connectivity. Deployment and maintenance of these current applications and other services are also maintained.

20% Develop policies, procedure and standards that include documentation and development plans in relation to best-practices. This includes procedures, instructions and administration for all network topologies including off-campus environments. Advise university along with university-affiliated entities on the network topology and problem resolution. Provide analysis of current and forecasted values that includes potential issues along with historical data. Provide solutions and advise on pending and current related issues.

5% Monitor, implement and provide on-going data including statistics for reporting purposes in relation to the existing infrastructure. Other position duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions and percent of time


Working Conditions
May be required to work weekends and nights when necessary and to carry paging or cellular equipment for normal business activities and after normal working hour’s response. Routine lifting is required when transporting equipment and supplies from inventory to field site; must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resourcesEffective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.

Special Instructions to Applicants


First Consideration Date: 12/19/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes


To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/21808







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