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Mississippi State University

Network Engineer

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Software Engineering

🗓️ June 26th, 2025

CCNA Python Unix

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring a Network Engineer responsible for installing, maintaining, managing, and supporting data network electronics and software within a 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet enterprise network. The role involves configuring network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless controllers, providing technical support, and coordinating large-scale projects under the supervision of the Manager of Network Services.

Highlights

  • Configure, deploy, and monitor campus network infrastructure components such as routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless controllers.
  • Evaluate, test, and recommend new network hardware and software.
  • Manage and coordinate large-scale network projects and provide technical support within the IT Services and university community.
  • Required skills include proficiency with enterprise-class networking hardware and software, UNIX scripting languages (PERL, Python, awk, bash), and network management tools.
  • Minimum qualifications require a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus 3 years of experience with a degree or 7 years direct industry experience in network configuration and maintenance.
  • Preferred qualifications include Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP), experience with Fortinet firewalls, Cisco network protocols, wireless deployment design, and network protocol analysis.
  • The position requires availability for weekend, night, and on-call duties with 24/7 pager alerts for emergencies.
  • The role involves occasional physical tasks including lifting, working in crawl spaces, and exposure to various environmental conditions.
  • Salary Grade 16 with specific ranges based on the Staff Compensation Structure or department determination for Unclassified positions.
  • Works within the Information Technology Infrastructure department under the supervision of the Manager of Network Services.