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Marshall University

IT Infrastructure Engineer

🇺🇸 Huntington, WV

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $52K - $68K

💻 Software Engineering

🗓️ November 18th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Marshall University is hiring an IT Infrastructure Engineer. The role requires designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting the university's network infrastructure to ensure its stability, security, and efficiency. The candidate must have extensive experience with routing protocols, BGP, QoS, Layer 2/3 switching, and firewall configuration.

Highlights

  • Design, implement, maintain, and support network infrastructure.

  • Extensive knowledge of routing protocols, BGP, QoS, Layer 2/3 switching, and firewall configuration.

  • Use of Palo Alto Firewalls and Cisco IOS and IOS XE for switching, routing, and WiFi.

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field required.

  • Minimum of 3 years of network engineering experience required.

  • Salary range from $52,105 to $67,736, based on education, experience, and internal equity.

  • Works within the Information Technology Department at Marshall University.

  • Full-time position with a 37.5-hour workweek and benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, and tuition benefits.

  • Position critical to maintaining network stability and security.

  • Open until filled.

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Position Details

Get to Know Us!

Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, definer of the Constitution, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. We are located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley and Beckley. Marshall University’s mission, inspired by our Vision and Creed, includes a commitment to:


  • Offer a wide range of high quality, affordable, and accessible undergraduate, graduate, and professional education that prepares students to think, learn, work, and live in an evolving global society.
  • Create opportunities and experiences to foster understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of thought and culture.
  • Maintain a dynamic intellectual, artistic, and cultural life by promoting and supporting research and creative activities by undergraduates, graduates, and faculty.
  • Contribute to the quality of life of the community, region, and beyond through applied research, economic development, health care, and cultural enrichment.
  • Cultivate the development of an inclusive, just, and equitable community.


Come Meet Marshall and discover what it means to be part of the Marshall University family!

Come join our Herd!

We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Marshall University offers outstanding benefit packages to eligible employees only. (E-Class in the job posting). Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) employees have different benefit options than those listed below.


  • Work week is 37.5 hrs.
  • A great highlight in December is that Marshall University employees receive almost two weeks off for Winter Break!
  • Holidays – Employees receive 13 Paid Holidays
  • Annual and Sick Leave – Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year. ) Employee Leave
  • Health Insurance – Marshall University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). There are seven (7) health benefit plans.
  • Educational/Tuition Benefits – Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
  • Retirement Plans – Marshall University offers retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Full-time benefits eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
  • Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
  • Wellness Programs – PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.


                            We are . . . Marshall!

Position Information
Position Title IT Infrastructure Engineer
Banner Position Number 001054
E-Class NC - Nonclassified - .53 or >
Department Information Technology - MU2066
Job Description
Marshall University Information Technology’s Infrastructure Team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Engineer to join our team. We are seeking a network engineer to design, implement, maintain, and support MU’s growing network infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with routing protocols, BGP, QoS, Layer 2/3 switching, and firewall configuration. This role is critical in ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of our network infrastructure.
Salary Range $52,105 - $67,736 Salary is commensurate upon education, experience and internal equity
Salary Type Salary
Time Type Full-Time
Work Location MU - Marshall University
Qualifications
Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in network engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Experience
Palo Alto Firewalls
Cisco Switching – IOS and IOS XE
Cisco Routing – Cisco IOS XE
Cisco WiFi – IOS XE
Cisco Catalyst Center
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number MU1175E
Open Date 09/04/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field?

    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

  1. Other License or Certification
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Huntington, WV 25755
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