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Montana State University

Director of Network Services (Net Sys/Comm Analyst III)

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $110K - $130K

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ July 30th, 2025

CCNA

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Director of Network Services (Net Sys/Comm Analyst III). This role leads the design, implementation, and operation of the university's LAN, WAN, wireless, telephony, and physical network infrastructure, while managing the Network Services team to support MSU's research, teaching, and outreach missions.

Highlights

  • Lead design, implementation, and operation of campus LAN, WAN, wireless, telephony, and physical network infrastructure.
  • Manage Network Services team including network, wiring, and telephony professionals.
  • Provide technical leadership on network projects, including design, installation, testing, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
  • Ensure resilient routing infrastructure to external networks such as State of Montana, Pacific Northwest Gigapop, and Internet2.
  • Assist IT Senior Leadership in budgeting, capital planning, and technology evaluation aligned with strategic plans.
  • Support research services, classroom technologies, residential networks, and sports facilities.
  • Required expertise includes network architecture, IP telephony, routing and switching protocols, and network security.
  • Preferred qualifications include advanced Cisco certifications (CCIE, CCNA, CCNP, CCDP) and experience with Aruba wireless controllers and VOIP systems.
  • Salary range is $110,000 - $130,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Position includes supervisory responsibilities, requires periodic on-call and after-hours support, and is benefits eligible.