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University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Network Engineer

🇺🇸 Charlotte, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ September 10th, 2025

IPSEC

Edtech.com's Summary

UNC Charlotte is hiring a Network Engineer. The role involves managing the daily operations of the university's core voice and data networks, performing network technology evaluations, protocol analysis, configuration, complex troubleshooting, and handling special network projects. The engineer will also design enterprise network infrastructure, consult with clients and vendors, develop RFPs, serve as a technical expert and team leader, and research new technologies to improve network services.

Highlights

  • Manage and troubleshoot core voice and data networks on a daily basis.

  • Design and review enterprise network infrastructure and related technology implementations.

  • Conduct network technology evaluations, protocol analysis, and special network projects.

  • Consult with clients and vendors to determine network requirements, costs, and solutions.

  • Develop Request for Proposals (RFPs) and contracts for network services.

  • Serve as a technical expert and resource in network problem-solving, design, and security.

  • Required: Bachelor's degree plus 3+ years experience or equivalent combination in large-scale network design and analysis.

  • Strong Cisco networking experience is mandatory.

  • Preferred technical knowledge includes routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS), network protocols (IPv4, IPv6, NAT, Multicast), VPN technologies, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, Firepower, Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco IOS, ASA, NX-OS.

  • Preferred certification: CCIE or equivalent experience.

  • Department: Office of OneIT, providing IT infrastructure and services for academic, research, and administrative functions.