Campus Network Engineer - Enterprise Networks & Automation

Florida Polytechnic University; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Polytechnic University is seeking a Network Engineer to join the IT Infrastructure team. The role involves day‑to‑day engineering, administration, and improvement of the campus LAN, WLAN, and WAN networks.

You will configure switches, routers, wireless, and firewalls; monitor performance; and lead network projects. A background in enterprise networks, security, and automation will help you succeed on campus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field.
• 1+ year of experience as a network engineer, network administrator, or similar role.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain the University’s LAN, WLAN, and WAN infrastructure, including switches, routers, wireless, firewalls, and VPN.
• Plan, test, and implement changes and upgrades, scheduling user‑impacting work after hours.
• Monitor network performance; respond to alerts, service requests, and escalated incidents; and perform root cause analysis to resolve complex issues.
• Participate in a rotating on‑call schedule to respond to after‑hours incidents and outages.
• Participate in the planning, design, and implementation of network projects, including new construction and renovations.
• Develop and recommend standards, roadmaps, and capacity plans to support current and future needs.
• Maintain and improve network security, including segmentation, 802.1X/NAC, firewall policy, and vulnerability remediation, in partnership with IT Security and in alignment with frameworks such as CIS, NIST, and PCI.
• Create and maintain accurate network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, IP address management, and procedures.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting, AI, and network automation tools where feasible.
• Provide technical guidance to Network Technicians and student workers.
• Collaborate with systems, security, and application teams, vendors, and contractors; evaluate vendor products and services and recommend improvements.
• Support network services delivered through ITS auxiliary operations, such as residence halls, dining, and external partnerships.
• Proactively pursue opportunities to learn new systems and technologies, share knowledge, and partner with team members to continually enhance departmental expertise and effectiveness.

Education

Associate’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Python

Ansible

NetBox

Palo Alto Networks

Fortinet

Cisco Catalyst

Job description

Florida Polytechnic University is seeking a Network Engineer to join the IT Infrastructure team. The role involves day‑to‑day engineering, administration, and improvement of the campus LAN, WLAN, and WAN networks.

You will configure switches, routers, wireless, and firewalls; monitor performance; and lead network projects. A background in enterprise networks, security, and automation will help you succeed on campus.