SEN NOC Network Engineer

🇺🇸 Las Cruces, New Mexico 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ November 9th, 2026

Ansible Networking Cybersecurity

Edtech.com's Summary

New Mexico State University is hiring a SEN NOC Network Engineer. The role designs, builds, and maintains enterprise-level network solutions that connect K-12 schools across the state, as part of the IT group at NMSU's Physical Science Laboratory. The engineer also works with SEN SOC staff to build cybersecurity into the network and makes recommendations on future improvements to the NOC supervisor and laboratory leadership.

Highlights

Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level network solutions and integrated network architectures that meet the connectivity needs of K-12 schools across the state.
Assess network capacity and operability and gather metrics from end users to make data-driven recommendations for network improvements.
Work with SEN SOC staff to integrate cybersecurity measures into every aspect of the network's design and operation, and conduct risk assessments.
Automate network deployment and maintenance using Infrastructure as Code principles and tools such as Ansible; DevOps expertise is not required.
Evaluate emerging technologies and vendor offerings to recommend cost-effective solutions, and make strategic recommendations to the SEN NOC Supervisor and PSL leadership for future network expansions.
Provide advanced technical support, ensure compliance with standards and cybersecurity policies, and mentor students and colleagues.
Associate's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree plus 2 years; a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years of directly related experience is preferred.
Must be a US citizen able to obtain a government secret clearance within one year and maintain it throughout employment, and the position is subject to random drug testing.
Full-time, exempt position on a standard Monday through Friday, 8 to 5 schedule, contingent upon external funding.