University of Vermont
Network Engineering Team Lead
Edtech.com's Summary
- Lead and supervise the Network Engineering team within the Network Services department.
- Oversee wireless and wired networking, Internet and Internet2 connectivity, VPNs, Cisco firewalls, and Cisco Unified Communications Manager.
- Manage high-speed regional network connections and maintain connectivity to the Internet and national phone network.
- Collaborate with the Chief Technology Officer and other IT infrastructure teams to coordinate projects and resource allocation.
- Provide mentorship and advocate for staff development and training.
- Requires at least 10 years of network engineering experience in complex enterprise TCP/IP networks and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent expertise.
- Expertise in routing, switching, wireless, security, VoIP, telephony, and network management tools.
- Desirable qualifications include supervisory experience, familiarity with research/education networking, project management skills, and scripting/automation knowledge (e.g., Ansible, Python).
- Anticipated pay range: $130,000 - $150,000 annually.
- Requires a background check and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule under university telecommuting policy.
Network Engineering Team Lead Full Description
Please carefully review the details of this position below. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job button (or see the Special Instructions below if no button appears).
If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark button.
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.
For information on safety and security at the University of Vermont, see the annual security report by clicking on the Clery Act button in the sidebar menu.
Finalists for positions at UVM may be subject to a criminal background check.
For classified staff positions, actual hiring pay dependent on current competitor market conditions, comparable campus peer(s) at time of hire, and candidate’s experience level and length.
Be sure to carefully review and update your application information before submitting an application!
Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job
| Advertising/Posting Title | Network Engineering Team Lead |
|---|---|
| Posting Summary | The Network Engineering Team Lead is responsible for the operational leadership and coordination of the university’s network infrastructure and telephony communication services. This role is responsible for supervising and managing the Network Engineers within the Network Services department, providing oversight of wireless and wired networking, Internet and Internet2 connectivity, VPNs, Cisco firewalls, and Cisco Unified Communications Manager, and other related systems. The manager ensures the delivery of reliable, secure, and scalable network services that support academic, research, and administrative functions across campus. Key responsibilities include: supervisory leadership of the Network Engineering team, leading departmental projects with university-wide impact, and assigning and overseeing staff tasks to ensure their effective completion; planning and implementation of the University connectivity to high-speed regional networks and maintaining connectivity to the Internet and the national phone network; identifying new departmental initiatives and collaborating with the CTO to allocate resources appropriately; and, oversee major projects and timelines focused on planning, facilities design, installation and equipment upgrades. As part of the Chief Technology Officer’s (CTO) leadership team, the Network Engineering Team Lead contributes to seamless operations across IT Infrastructure teams, including Collaboration Services, Endpoint Management, Infrastructure, Network Services, and Research Computing. The Manager works collaboratively to advance critical projects and coordinate cross-team efforts, especially where initiatives require multidisciplinary expertise. They engage with internal customers to resolve issues and explore network solutions, and partner with external service providers to identify, contract for, and implement services and to resolve contractual performance issues. While this position is a supervisory role, it is also a senior technical role with approximately 70% of their time focused on technical aspects of the services for which they are responsible. The manager will serve as a mentor to staff and advocate for staff development and training. |
| Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) |
|
| Desirable Qualifications |
|
| Anticipated Pay Range | $130,000-150,000 |
| Other Information | |
| Special Conditions | A probationary period may be required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Union Position | No |
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
| Job Location | Burlington, Vermont, United States |
|---|---|
| Job Open Date | 07/27/2026 |
| Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) | |
| Open Until Filled | No |
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.
| Position Title | Technology Network MG2 X |
|---|---|
| Posting Number | S6235PO |
| Department | Enterprise Technology Services/11600 |
| Position Number | 00027751 |
| Percent of Full-Time | 1.0 |
| Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE | 37.5 |
| Term (months per year) | 12 |
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
.
Any data not saved will be lost.
Click 'OK' to keep your session active.
Similar Jobs
PeopleSoft Application Developer
Syracuse University
🇺🇸 Syracuse, NY
Business Systems Analysts
University of Utah
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT
IT Support Specialist
Oakland University
🇺🇸 Rochester, MI
Senior Cross-Functional Information Technology Support Specialist
University of North Texas
🇺🇸 Denton, TX
System Administrator
University of North Texas
🇺🇸 Denton, TX
