Tidewater Community College
Network Engineer & Infrastructure
🇺🇸 Norfolk, VA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $60K - $90K
💻 Information Technology
🗓️ September 10th, 2025
CCNA
Edtech.com's Summary
Tidewater Community College is hiring a Network Engineer & Infrastructure. The role involves implementing and maintaining the college’s network architectures across multiple campuses, troubleshooting hardware and software issues related to LAN, WLAN, WAN, and supporting telecommunications infrastructure upgrades and support.
Highlights
- Maintain and implement network architectures including LANs, WLANs, WANs, routers, switches, and wireless controllers.
- Troubleshoot network hardware and software technical problems and malfunctions.
- Perform throughput analysis, configure software, build and configure virtual machines, and plan infrastructure.
- Participate in IT projects to enhance telecommunications infrastructure to support voice, video, and data.
- Require knowledge of enterprise networking standards and network troubleshooting including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.
- Must be skilled with Windows Server, Windows 10/11, Microsoft Office 365, and network protocol standards.
- Industry certifications like CompTIA Network+, CCNA, or CCNP, or equivalent experience required.
- Experience with fiber optic cables, Cisco IOS, Palo Alto Networks NGFW, Linux, and Aruba operating systems preferred.
- Salary range is $60,000 to $90,000 depending on experience.
- Travel primarily between Tidewater Community College campuses; position requires lifting over 50 pounds and climbing ladders.
Network Engineer & Infrastructure Full Description
Network Engineer & Infrastructure
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Working Title | Network Engineer & Infrastructure
Role Title | Info Technology Specialist II
Role Code | 39112-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 05
Position Number | 29500340
Agency | Tidewater Community College
Division | Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location | Norfolk - 710
Hiring Range | $60,000 - $90,000, commensurate w/ experience
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | No
Work Schedule | Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
Some weekends and evenings as required.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 28,000 students in 2019-20. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,203 graduates in 2019-2020, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Incumbents will assist in the implementation and maintenance of network architectures, including LANs/WLANs/WANs, LAN internetworking, and connections with the WAN environment on the college’s four campuses and several branch offices. Is expected to assist in the identification of hardware and software technical problems and malfunctions related to LANs/WLAN’s/WANs, routers, switches, wireless controllers, and related devices. Assists with throughput analysis, maintenance and configuration of software, problem solving, building and configuration of virtual machines, and infrastructure planning. Helps locate necessary tools and processes to identify troublesome trends as they develop. Participates in various IT projects intended to continually improve/upgrade the telecommunications infrastructure’s ability to support voice, video, and data. In order to perform duties required of this position, this employee requires a LAN account and access to general network services. Incumbent has administrator rights to designated college computers to support information technology applications and infrastructure.
Special Assignments | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications | Knowledge of enterprise networking standards and configurations for integrated voice, video and data networks. Ability to install and troubleshoot telecommunications and network hardware and software including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems. Knowledge of Windows Server and server hardware. Ability to conduct technical research, analyze telecommunications and networking problems, and develop optimum solutions. Ability to evaluate the products and services of network and telecommunications services, systems and equipment. Ability to provide technical support for network and telecommunication problems and issues for LAN/WLAN and WAN that have been escalated beyond the capability of the campus technical support staff. Ability to use desktop computers using Windows 10/11 operating systems and Microsoft Office 20XX/365 software packages. Ability to assist in the development and maintenance of a procedural manual for the operation and support of telecommunications. Ability to communicate effectively and work with diverse groups of people. Ability to lift objects greater than 50 pounds. Ability to climb a ladder. Industry appropriate certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Circo Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or equivalent experience. Formal training related to electronic technology or to the installation and repair of telecommunications hardware and peripheral devices or equivalent experience. Experience installing and troubleshooting routers, switches, wireless system components, servers, UPSs, fiber and copper cabling. Experience in the development, operation, and maintenance of LAN/WLAN/WANs using network protocols and standards.
Additional Considerations | Experience in the installation, maintenance and testing of fiber optic cables and connection boxes. Knowledge of various Cisco Operating Systems (IOS-XE, IOS-XR). Knowledge of Palo Alto Networks NGFW hardware platforms. Knowledge of Linux Operating Systems. Knowledge of various Aruba Operating Systems (AOS-8, AOS-S, AOS-CX).
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Limited mainly between Tidewater Community College campuses
Role Title | Info Technology Specialist II
Role Code | 39112-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 05
Position Number | 29500340
Agency | Tidewater Community College
Division | Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location | Norfolk - 710
Hiring Range | $60,000 - $90,000, commensurate w/ experience
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | No
Work Schedule | Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
Some weekends and evenings as required.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 28,000 students in 2019-20. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,203 graduates in 2019-2020, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Incumbents will assist in the implementation and maintenance of network architectures, including LANs/WLANs/WANs, LAN internetworking, and connections with the WAN environment on the college’s four campuses and several branch offices. Is expected to assist in the identification of hardware and software technical problems and malfunctions related to LANs/WLAN’s/WANs, routers, switches, wireless controllers, and related devices. Assists with throughput analysis, maintenance and configuration of software, problem solving, building and configuration of virtual machines, and infrastructure planning. Helps locate necessary tools and processes to identify troublesome trends as they develop. Participates in various IT projects intended to continually improve/upgrade the telecommunications infrastructure’s ability to support voice, video, and data. In order to perform duties required of this position, this employee requires a LAN account and access to general network services. Incumbent has administrator rights to designated college computers to support information technology applications and infrastructure.
Special Assignments | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications | Knowledge of enterprise networking standards and configurations for integrated voice, video and data networks. Ability to install and troubleshoot telecommunications and network hardware and software including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems. Knowledge of Windows Server and server hardware. Ability to conduct technical research, analyze telecommunications and networking problems, and develop optimum solutions. Ability to evaluate the products and services of network and telecommunications services, systems and equipment. Ability to provide technical support for network and telecommunication problems and issues for LAN/WLAN and WAN that have been escalated beyond the capability of the campus technical support staff. Ability to use desktop computers using Windows 10/11 operating systems and Microsoft Office 20XX/365 software packages. Ability to assist in the development and maintenance of a procedural manual for the operation and support of telecommunications. Ability to communicate effectively and work with diverse groups of people. Ability to lift objects greater than 50 pounds. Ability to climb a ladder. Industry appropriate certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Circo Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or equivalent experience. Formal training related to electronic technology or to the installation and repair of telecommunications hardware and peripheral devices or equivalent experience. Experience installing and troubleshooting routers, switches, wireless system components, servers, UPSs, fiber and copper cabling. Experience in the development, operation, and maintenance of LAN/WLAN/WANs using network protocols and standards.
Additional Considerations | Experience in the installation, maintenance and testing of fiber optic cables and connection boxes. Knowledge of various Cisco Operating Systems (IOS-XE, IOS-XR). Knowledge of Palo Alto Networks NGFW hardware platforms. Knowledge of Linux Operating Systems. Knowledge of various Aruba Operating Systems (AOS-8, AOS-S, AOS-CX).
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Limited mainly between Tidewater Community College campuses
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | CLS_3996P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 09/09/2025
Job Close Date | 09/17/2025
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | tcc.edu
Contact Name | Shane Kieran
Email | skieran@tcc.edu
Phone Number | 7578221774
Special Instructions to Applicants | In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information |
Background Check Statement Disclaimer | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/88681
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 09/09/2025
Job Close Date | 09/17/2025
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | tcc.edu
Contact Name | Shane Kieran
Email | skieran@tcc.edu
Phone Number | 7578221774
Special Instructions to Applicants | In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information |
Background Check Statement Disclaimer | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/88681
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * I understand this position is not a remote position and I will be required to work in person.
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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