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University of Alaska
Senior Network Engineer
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Alaska is hiring a Senior Network Engineer. The role sits on the statewide Office of Information Technology’s telecommunications team, which keeps the university’s campuses connected through global Internet2 links, local UA networks, and data centers. The engineer works within a collaborative network operations and engineering team that supports students, research scientists, faculty, and staff.
Highlights
- Work within the Network Operations and Engineering team of OIT Telecommunications Services to support students, research scientists, faculty, and staff across the University of Alaska system.
- Help manage the statewide connectivity that links Alaska’s campuses, from global Internet2 connections to local UA networks and data centers.
- Master’s degree in Information Technology or a related field and four years of progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without restriction, since applicants who now or in the future need visa sponsorship are not eligible.
- Full-time, exempt staff position on the Fairbanks campus, placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule at Grade 82 based on education and experience.
- Benefits include retirement options, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and 12 paid holidays per year.
Senior Network Engineer Full Description
Are you ready to make a statewide impact? The University of Alaska OIT Telecommunications Services is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our mission-driven team. We provide the vital connectivity that links campuses across the vast landscape of Alaska, managing everything from global Internet 2 connections to the local UA networks and data centers.
In this role, you aren’t just maintaining infrastructure; you are part of a collaborative Network Operations and Engineering team dedicated to supporting students, research scientists, and faculty and staff. Join a skilled team of motivated professionals where your work ensures our university community stays connected, aligned, and ready for the future.
To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a relevant field (i.e. Information Technology or other related field) and 4 years progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Position Details:
This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 82, based on education and experience.
Application review will begin on November 16, 2026. To ensure consideration, please submit your application by 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on November 15, 2026.
To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sarah Randazzo, Signers’ Business Office HR Coordinator, at [email protected].
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at [email protected].
The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
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