Network Engineer I or II

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University of Idaho is hiring a Network Engineer I or II. This role involves providing mission critical enterprise network and security services, including design, planning, provisioning, monitoring, troubleshooting, and consulting for multiple campuses. The position requires collaboration with vendors and service providers to resolve issues and implementing network improvements and new technologies.

Highlights

Provide expert network consultation and support, handling complex configurations and incidents.

Maintain and enhance network stability, security, and efficiency through new technologies and continuous improvement.

Engage with equipment vendors and service providers for design questions and incident escalation.

Implement and manage network upgrades and expansions ensuring minimal disruption.

Experience required includes enterprise network operations, network device configuration (switches, routers, wireless access points), and troubleshooting data network problems.

Familiarity with routing protocols, Access Control Lists (ACLs), VLAN configurations, structured wiring systems, TCP/IP, Ethernet, Wireless LAN protocols, firewalls, and VPNs.

Pay range: Network Engineer I $60,270+ DOE, Network Engineer II $70,903+ DOE.

Required education: Network Engineer I requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; Network Engineer II requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Must be able to respond to emergency calls and perform network maintenance outside business hours, including evenings and weekends.

Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods.

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Position Information

Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP005247P
Position Title	Network Engineer I or II
Division/College	Information Technology Services
Department	Technology Infrastructure and Innovation
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement	The University of Idaho’s OIT Network Team is looking for reliable, quick learners with strong customer service and problem-solving skills. You will be mentored and trained in the design, engineering and operations of enterprise network systems by a motivated and dedicated team of experienced network engineers. This is a unique opportunity for hands-on, in depth learning about enterprise network systems in a rural art town.
Position Overview	Network Engineer I This position provides mission critical, enterprise network and security services, including design, planning, procurement, provisioning, monitoring, troubleshooting, and consulting, for multiple campuses across the state. They will engage with equipment vendors and service providers to address design questions and escalate support problems. Duties may include: Provide consultation and expert network support, resolve complex issues, implement changes and complex network configurations Maintain detailed work logs for tracking requests and resolving hardware, software and service problems Collaborate with vendors and service providers to resolve incidents Maintain and enhance support through continuous improvement activities and new technology implementation Identify and respond to network issues, outages and events Maintain network management and security tools Provide training and support to the U of I community, communicate accepted practices and work within resource boundaries to develop solutions Foster an atmosphere of collaborative problem solving, displaying a strong commitment to customer service Other duties as assigned Network Engineer II This position leads the selection, design and implementation of new network and security technologies and services. They provide mission critical, enterprise network and security services, including design, planning, procurement, provisioning, monitoring, troubleshooting, and consulting, for multiple campuses across the state. Duties may include: Maintain and enhance network stability, security and efficiency through continuous improvement activities, implementation of new technologies, consultation and incident response Provide expert network consultation, recommend solutions and collaborate on network additions and reconfigurations Monitor, troubleshoot, and manage the network, including incident handling and escalation to vendors and service providers when necessary Design, customize and implement network upgrades and expansions while ensuring minimal disruption to network availability Monitor, troubleshoot and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities Provide expert network support by addressing inquiries, resolving complex issues, and implementing changes Optimize client and program satisfaction through collaborative problem-solving, strong commitment to customer service and timely action to meet network and system needs Other duties as assigned
Unit URL	Join OIT \| University of Idaho

Position Qualifications

Required Experience	Network Engineer I Experience in enterprise network operations Identifying and solving data network problems Installing, administering and configuring switches, routers and wireless access points Network Engineer II One year of configuration experience with network operating systems Identifying and solving data network support problems Working with: Routing protocols, Access Control Lists (ACLs) and VLAN configurations Structured wiring systems and standards Interacting with users and delivering customer service Working in a team environment and promoting the goals of the organization
Required Education	Network Engineer I High School Diploma or equivalent Network Engineer II Bachelor’s Degree in a computer science related field; four additional years of configuration experience with network operating systems (for a total of five years) may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other	Network Engineer I and II Must be able to respond to emergency calls outside business hours, including evenings and weekends Must be able to implement planned network maintenance outside business hours, including evenings and weekends
Additional Preferred	Network Engineer I Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or a related field Experience interacting with users to identify requirements and resolve network problems Experience working cooperatively and communicating effectively with management and colleagues Demonstrated record of delivering quality customer service and communicating effectively both verbally and in writing Knowledge of structured wiring systems and standards Knowledge of network technologies such as TCP/IP, Ethernet and Wireless LAN protocols Experience working with network firewalls, and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) Network engineering or design certification (CNNA, CCNP, etc.) Knowledge of industry trends and hardware and software Network Engineer II Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or a related field Experience interacting with users to identify requirements and resolve network problems Experience working cooperatively and communicating effectively with management and colleagues Demonstrated record of delivering quality customer service and communicating effectively both verbally and in writing Knowledge of structured wiring systems and standards Knowledge of network technologies such as TCP/IP, Ethernet and Wireless LAN protocols Experience working with network firewalls, and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) Network engineering or design certification (CNNA, CCNP, etc.) Knowledge of industry trends and hardware and software
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions	Network Engineer I and II Must be able to: Lift, carry and/or otherwise move up to 50 pounds Ascend and descend ladders, bend, stoop and stand for extended periods
Degree Requirement	Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information

FLSA Status	Exempt
Employee Category	Exempt
Pay Range	Network Engineer I $60,270 + DOE / Network Engineer II $70,903 +DOE
Type of Appointment	Fiscal Year
FTE	1
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.	No
Posting Date	04/28/2026
Closing Date	05/12/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants	Acceptable answer guidelines for Supplemental Questionnaire: - Do NOT use one word answers. Use complete sentences. - Do NOT respond with “See my Resume.” Put your full answer in the questionnaire.
Applicant Resources	https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement	Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement	The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV
List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- Facebook
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Word of Mouth
- Militaryjob.com
- DSPSjobs.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
* Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your enterprise network operations experience.
(Open Ended Question)
Please describe how many years of configuration experience you have with network operating systems (Network Engineer II only).

(Open Ended Question)
Please describe a specific data network problem that you identified and solved (Network Engineer II only).
(Open Ended Question)
Please describe a specific example when you worked with the following: a. Routing protocol b. Access Control List (ACL) c. VLAN configuration d. Structured wiring systems and standards. (Network Engineer II only)
(Open Ended Question)
Please give a specific situation where when you interacted with users and were responsible for delivering customer service. (Network Engineer II only)
(Open Ended Question)
Please give a specific situation where you worked in a team and promoted the goals of the organization. (Network Engineer II only)
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field (Network Engineer I & II)?
(Open Ended Question)
How many years of configuration experience with network operating systems (NOS) do you have? Please list the specific years, organizations where you had this experience and which NOSes you were configuring. (Network Engineer II only)
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe specific situations where you interacted with users to identify requirements and resolve network problems. (Network Engineer I and II)
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe a specific situation where you worked cooperatively and communicated effectively with management and colleagues. (Network Engineer I and II)
(Open Ended Question)
* Please give a specific work-related example where you delivered quality customer service and communicated effectively both verbally in writing. (Network Engineer I and II)
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your knowledge of structured wiring systems and standards. (Network Engineer I and II)

(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your knowledge of the following network technologies: a. TCP/IP protocols b. Ethernet protocol c. Wireless LAN protocols. (Network Engineer I and II)
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience working with the following technologies: a. Network Firewall b. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). (Network Engineer I and II)

(Open Ended Question)
* Please list any network engineering or design certifications you hold, such as CCNA or CCNP? (Network Engineer I and II)

(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your knowledge of industry trends in hardware and software. (Network Engineer I and II)
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to lift and carry items weighing approximately 50 pounds; climb ladders, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods? (Network Engineer I and II)
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to respond to emergency calls outside business hours, including evenings and weekends, in a reasonable time. (Network Engineer I and II)
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to implement planned network maintenance outside business hours, including evenings and weekends. (Network Engineer I and II)
(Open Ended Question)

University of Idaho Human Resources
Moscow, ID 83844-4332
(208) 885-3638
employment@uidaho.edu

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