Ellucian
Network Engineer
📍 Remote - CO
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Information Technology
🗓️ January 9th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
- Design, configure, and manage network devices including L2/L3 switches, routers, WAPs, firewalls, ZTNA, and VPNs.
- Assist in LAN, WAN, and wireless network design and physical equipment installation.
- Provide tier 2 and tier 3 remote and onsite diagnosis and resolution of network issues.
- Perform network device firmware/software updates and configuration backups.
- Monitor network health, stability, performance, utilization, security, and latency.
- Document network infrastructure, write assessment reports, and create SOPs.
- Train junior team members and collaborate with vendors and project managers.
- 3+ years of IT experience servicing corporate and enterprise networks.
- Expertise or certification in Fortinet or Cisco technologies; in-depth knowledge of TCP/IP protocols (DNS, DHCP, OSPF, BGP, etc.).
- Preferred certifications: CCNA/CCNP; experience with Cisco ASA, Firepower, Meraki, Palo Alto, routers, switches, and wireless controllers.
- Benefits include comprehensive health insurance reimbursement, life insurance, wellness benefits, 17 workdays vacation, Christmas bonuses, a Thrive Flex Program, parental leave, and employee referral bonuses.
- Part of Ellucian’s inclusive culture with diversity and inclusion programs supporting employee resource groups.
Network Engineer Full Description
About Ellucian
Ellucian is a global market leader in education technology. We power innovation for higher education, partnering with more than 2,800 customers across 50 countries and serving over 20 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, from student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners, and user community of more than 45,000 provide best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.
Values Rooted in Purpose
We embrace the power to lead, the courage to innovate, and the determination to grow. At our core, we believe in humanizing our approach, recognizing that our people are our greatest strength. With a shared vision of transformation, we endeavor to shape a brighter future for higher education.
About the Opportunity
The Platform Engineer - Network contributes to designing, implementing and managing corporate/enterprise wired and wireless networks as well as secure remote access solutions. They will also be responsible for keeping a healthy infrastructure, supporting ERP and non-ERP environments as well as providing both proactive and reactive support while collaborating with cross-functional teams and receiving guidance from Senior team members.
Where you will make an impact
Configure new and production network devices including L2 and L3 switches, routers, WAPs, firewalls, ZTNA, and VPNsAssist in the design of LAN, WAN, and wireless networksAssist with the physical installation of network equipmentRemote and onsite tier 2 and tier 3 diagnosis and resolution of network related issuesPerform routine network device firmware and software updatesPerform routing network device configuration backupsMonitor network health, stability, performance, utilization, throughput, security, and latencyWrite network infrastructure assessment reportsCreate and maintain detailed network documentation, diagrams, and SOPsAssist and train Junior team membersIdentify opportunities to enhance & improve existing technologies within a network environmentEvaluate and recommend new network technologies and productsWork with vendors, contractors, consultants, project managers, IT managers, and fellow engineers in the implementation of LAN, WAN, and wireless networks and technologiesAssists with proposals, quotes, SOWs, vendor, and product selectionProvide regular updates to project and IT managersAll other duties as assigned.What you will bring
3+ years of experience working within an IT department servicing corporate and enterprise networksFortinet or Cisco knowledge/certificationA firm understanding of TCP/IP and associated protocols such as DNS, DHCP, 802.1Q, NAT, PAT, SNMP, SYSLOG, OSPF, and BGPExperience configuring, managing, and diagnosing DNS solution.Experience configuring, managing, and diagnosing LAN, WAN, and wireless networks and network equipment such as L2 and L3 switching, WAPs, routers, firewalls, and VPNs. All with an emphasis on Cisco equipmentExperience working in or on systems at a datacenterExperience configuring IPSEC VPN tunnelsExperience with ZTNA solutionsExperience with overlay networksExperience implementing 802.1xExperience with RADIUSExperience using network analysis tools like Wireshark, TCPDump, etc.Preferred Qualifications
CCNA/CCNP certification is preferred.Experience with one or more Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower, Meraki, Palo Alto.Experience with Cisco Routers, Cisco SwitchesExperience with Cisco AP's and Wireless ControllersWhat makes #Ellucianlife
Comprehensive health insurance reimbursementLife insuranceWellness benefits17 workdays vacationChristmas bonus payout in June & DecemberThrive Flex Program that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests5 charitable days to support the community that supports usDiversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups such as: Women in Technology, Pride and Go Green to name a few.Parental leave.Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
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