Networking Analyst

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $72K - $83K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ March 3rd, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Networking Analyst who will maintain and expand one of the largest campus data networks in the United States. The role involves installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining network equipment and software, resolving connectivity issues, and collaborating with a team to support network deployment and maintenance.

Highlights

Maintain and troubleshoot networking equipment, software, and hardware for an extensive campus network including over 3,000 switches and nearly 12,000 access points.
Work closely with the Network Deployment team and report to the Manager of Networking Deployment.
Perform hands-on technical tasks and analytical troubleshooting of data networking electronics and related systems.
Use and have experience with Cisco, Extreme, Aruba, and Arista networking equipment.
Possess advanced knowledge of network layers 1, 2, and 3, including cabling, fiber installation standards, and 802.11 wireless technologies.
Must be able to lift or move up to 60 pounds and have or obtain a valid North Carolina Driver's License.
Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Electronics, or related technical field with 1-3 years of networking experience depending on level.
Salary range: $72,000 - $82,812 annually with full-time permanent status and standard Monday to Friday work hours.
Part of the ITS Infrastructure & Operations department that supports data centers and enterprise-wide IT services.
Position demands occasional evening, night, weekend, on-call, and overtime work.