Junior Network Engineer

Rangers Baseball LLC; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Rangers are seeking a Junior Network Infrastructure Engineer to join our team. This role will focus on maintaining, optimizing, and documenting our Aruba-based network infrastructure while ensuring high availability, performance, and security.

You will manage Aruba ClearPass, Ruckus wireless networks, and routing protocols, troubleshoot performance across stadiums, offices, and remote sites, and assist in upgrades and incident response to keep our network secure and reliable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Data Science/Computer Information Systems or 5+ years equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of enterprise IT infrastructure experience.
• Hands-on Aruba networking technologies (ClearPass, wireless controllers, wired controllers switching, dynamic segmentation).
• Strong routing and switching fundamentals (OSPF, BGP, TCP/IP).
• Proven troubleshooting skills in complex, multi-site environments.
• Proficiency in Network architecture (LAN/WAN/Wi‑Fi, large venue environments).
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel both in writing and verbally.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support Aruba network infrastructure including wireless and switching.
• Administer Aruba ClearPass for network access control.
• Administer Ruckus wireless networks.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network performance across multiple locations.
• Configure routing and switching protocols (OSPF, BGP, VLANs).
• Participate in network upgrades and incident response.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Multi-site experience

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS or related

Tools

Aruba ClearPass

Aruba wireless controllers

Aruba switching

Ruckus wireless networks

OSPF

BGP

TCP/IP

Palo Alto firewalls

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Texas Rangers are seeking a Junior Network Infrastructure Engineer to join our team! This role will focus on maintaining, optimizing, and documenting our Aruba-based network infrastructure while ensuring high availability, performance, and security.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Maintain and support the current Aruba network infrastructure, including wireless controllers, switching, and dynamic segmentation.
• Administer Aruba ClearPass for network access control and policy enforcement.
• Administer Ruckus wireless networks.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network performance across multiple locations (stadiums, offices, remote sites).
• Configure and manage routing and switching protocols (OSPF, BGP, VLANs, etc.).
• Participate in network upgrades, expansions, and incident response.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Information Systems, or related field, and/or 5+ years equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of experience supporting enterprise-level IT infrastructure.
• Hands‑on experience with Aruba networking technologies (ClearPass, wireless controllers, wired controllers switching, dynamic segmentation).
• Strong understanding of routing and switching fundamentals (OSPF, BGP, TCP/IP).
• Proven troubleshooting skills in complex, multi‑site environments.
• Proficiency in Network architecture (LAN/WAN/Wi‑Fi, large venue environments).
• Ability to communicate technical information to non‑technical personnel both in writing and verbally.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on listening and questioning skills.
• Ability to present ideas in a business‑friendly and user‑friendly manner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls or similar next‑generation firewalls.
• Ability to design and document network architecture clearly.
• Aruba certifications (e.g., ACSA, ACSP, ACMP) or equivalent industry certifications (CCNA/CCNP).
• Strong understanding of networking structures, theories, principles, and practices.
• Project management experience.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the job.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over‑achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! The Texas Rangers, a professional baseball team located in Arlington, Texas since 1972, are committed to providing a fun and safe atmosphere for families and fans, a passion for baseball that extends to all levels of ballpark staff, and a commitment by players and the front office to field a competitive team that plays to win. Working for the Texas Rangers at any level isn’t about just having a job; it’s about showing a sense of pride for your baseball team and finding a place you can call "home".