Enterprise NOC Network Engineer | IaC & Security

New Mexico State University; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University’s Physical Science Laboratory IT team seeks a SEN NOC Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable network solutions for K-12 connectivity across the state. You will work with SEN SOC staff to weave cybersecurity into network design while applying IaC concepts and Ansible automation for reliable operations.

Mentoring students and staff, conducting risk assessments, and advising PSL leadership on future network enhancements are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent Qualifications: None
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level network solutions for K-12 connectivity across the state.
• Collaborate with SEN SOC staff to integrate cybersecurity measures and ensure IaC-driven automation.

Skills

Network design

Cybersecurity

Ansible

IaC concepts

End-user metrics

Education

Associate's Degree + 4 years experience

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Bachelor's degree + 3 years experience (preferred)

Tools

Ansible

Job description

New Mexico State University’s Physical Science Laboratory IT team seeks a SEN NOC Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable network solutions for K-12 connectivity across the state. You will work with SEN SOC staff to weave cybersecurity into network design while applying IaC concepts and Ansible automation for reliable operations.

Mentoring students and staff, conducting risk assessments, and advising PSL leadership on future network enhancements are part of the role.