Troy University
Network Engineer
TCP/IP
Edtech.com's Summary
Troy University is hiring a Network Engineer. The role involves designing and planning network enhancements, maintaining network equipment, troubleshooting issues, and supporting end-users while working closely with software, hardware, and external vendors to ensure network performance and security.
Highlights
- Design and plan network enhancements and conduct network capacity training.
- Maintain network equipment such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, wireless controllers, and access points.
- Monitor network systems for failure and anomalies and respond to intrusions using tools like FortiAuthenticator and EDL.
- Troubleshoot network issues independently and with consultants, providing end-user support through helpdesk tickets.
- Utilize software and hardware tools including OPSWAT SafeConnect NAC, FortiNAC, Brocade Network Advisor, PRTG, FortiAnalyzer, Panorama Firewall Management, Aruba Mobility Conductor, Vectra Security AI, and QRadar Offense Correlation.
- Coordinate with external vendors for ISP connectivity and MPLS connection support, handle pricing, outages, and scheduled maintenance.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or five years of related experience with extensive knowledge of enterprise network systems, protocols (NAC, Ethernet, LAN, WLAN, TCP/IP, MPLS, OSPF, BGP), network management, monitoring, and security products.
- Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, project management, and customer service skills are necessary.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work from ladders; flexible working hours with primary schedule Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
- Position does not have supervisory responsibilities; driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility.
Network Engineer Full Description
Network Engineer
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Posting Details
Position Information
| Posting Number | SF2505P |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Network Engineer |
| Position Type | Professional/Salaried |
| Department | Information Technology - Troy |
| Division | Finance and Administration |
| Campus | Troy |
| Work Status | Full-Time (FT) |
| Temporary | No |
| Location | Troy - T01 |
| Job Summary | The Network Engineer position in Information Technology is responsible for:
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| Minimum Qualifications | 1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field, OR a minimum of five years of related work experience 2. Extensive hands-on technical knowledge and troubleshooting of enterprise level network systems, protocols, and standards such as NAC, Ethernet, LAN, WLAN, TCP/IP, MPLS, OSPF, BGP, etc. in switched, routed, firewalled, and wireless environment 3. Strong knowledge of enterprise level network management, network monitoring, and network analysis tools 4. Knowledge of some enterprise level security products 5. Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws along with adherence to several state and federal compliance regulations 6. Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills 7. Ability to conduct research into security issues, new network technologies and products as needed 8. Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language 9. Highly self-motivated and directed, along with attention to detail 10. Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities 11. Ability to apply and follow project management principles and tasks 12. Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure enterprise environment 13. Strong customer service skills 14. Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment 15. Ability to work flexible hours as needed and work independently with minimal supervision |
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? | Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility |
| Work Hours | Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm additional hours as needed |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work from a ladder |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibility? | No |
| Posting Date | 07/01/2026 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Quick Link | https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/47173 |
Reference Letters
Supplemental Questions
Reference Letters
| Solicit References Through the System? | No |
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| Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference | |
| Applicant Special Instructions | Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact [email protected]. |
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- Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
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Required Documents
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- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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- Letter of Reference 1
- Unofficial Transcript 1
- Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
- Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
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