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Weber State University

Network Engineer

🇺🇸 Ogden, UT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $50K

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ November 27th, 2025

IPSEC DHCP CCNA

Edtech.com's Summary

Weber State University is hiring a Network Engineer to assist the Network & Communications team in implementing, testing, and evaluating network infrastructure across multiple campuses. The role involves troubleshooting network issues, participating in on-call rotations, overseeing network installations by contractors, and supporting the campus IPTV system.

Highlights

  • Implement, test, and evaluate network infrastructure including switching, routing, wireless, and cloud networks (AWS, OCI, Azure).

  • Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues promptly.

  • Participate in Network & Communications on-call rotation.

  • Monitor quality and installation of physical network components such as CAT6, CAT6A, and fiber.

  • Support Weber State University locations at Ogden, Davis, and other remote sites.

  • Required skills: network switching (VLANs, STP, LACP, VPC, VRRP), IPv4 & IPv6, firewalls, VPNs (IPSEC, SSL), and IP address management (DNS/DHCP).

  • Preferred qualifications: Cisco CCNA certification, Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNA), and experience managing small technology projects.

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a related IT field or equivalent work experience with at least 3 years of full-time network experience.

  • Position is exempt, pays at Pay Grade E32 or E33 depending on qualifications, with a starting salary around $50,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

  • U.S. citizenship required; position requires passing a criminal background check.

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Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title Network Engineer
Requisition Number S02230P
Position Category Staff
Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week 40
Months per year 12
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade E32
Salary
FLSA Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function
NOTE: This is an on-site position. The person hired must be located in or near Ogden, Utah. United States Citizenship is required. The position will be filled at E32 or E33 level, depending on candidate qualifications.

Position will assist the Network & Communications team in implementing, testing and evaluating network infrastructure including but not limited to switching, routing, wireless networks, cloud (AWS, OCI, Azure) networks. Position supports Weber State Ogden, Davis and and all other remote locations.

Duties include:
  • Troubleshoot and fix network related issues.
  • Participate in the Network & Communications on-call rotation.
  • Monitor quality and install of network physical plant (CAT6, CAT6A, fiber, etc.) work being done by contractors.
  • Assist with campus IPTV system.
Required Qualifications
Required:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in related IT field or related equivalent work experience
  • 3 Years full-time experience in network related field.
  • Experience with:
    • Network switching (VLANs, STP, LACP, VPC, VRRP)
    • IPv4 & IPv6
    • Firewalls
    • VPNs (IPSEC, SSL)
    • IP Address Management (DNS/DHCP)
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:
  • Cisco CCNA certificate
  • Certified Wireless Network Professional CWNA
  • Management of small technology projects
A successful candidate will be willing to
Background Check? Yes
Benefits Summary

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 11/25/2025
Review Date 12/09/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Notes to Applicant
This is an on-site position. The person hired must be located in or near Ogden, Utah. US Citizenship is required. The position will be filled at E32 or E33 level, depending on candidate qualifications.

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish with our team, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $50,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin December 9, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/27059
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. , Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical Requirements of this position Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., Required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as: operating machines, (i.e. lathes, drill presses, power saws) where the job is at or within arm’s reach; skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, plumber, mechanic. , Required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment. , Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. , The worker is subject to outside environmental changes. No effective protection from the weather. , The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. , The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level., The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. , The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • jobs.weber.edu
    • KSL
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Higher Ed Jobs
    • Agency Referral
    • Personal Referral
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Other web advertisement
    • Other
  2. * Do you have or have you ever been issued a W# By Weber State University? Yes or No.

    If yes, please enter your W# (W followed by eight numbers).

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Are you a U.S. Citizen?
    • Yes
    • No
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References with Contact Info

Optional Documents



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