Network Engineer

Dallas College; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College in Mesquite, Texas seeks a staff Network Engineer to configure, deploy, test, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN components for a secure, high-performance network. The role involves monitoring, upgrades, and troubleshooting to ensure stability and operational excellence.

Position is on-site with potential for hybrid work after six months based on responsibilities and policy. Requires strong Cisco, VOIP, firewall, VPN, and security experience and the ability to work with diverse IT

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of internet, computer, routers, switches, firewall, etc., for network maintenance and system upgrades.
• Experience with Cisco Enterprise networking solutions, VOIP environments, and LAN/WAN technologies.
• Ability to learn new or unfamiliar technology using documentation and resources.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure hardware; implement, administer, troubleshoot network devices (firewall, routers, switches, controllers).
• Experience with firewall, intrusion prevention, VPN, and authentication systems.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintain networking environment by documenting and ensuring system standards.
• Maximizes network performance by monitoring, troubleshooting, upgrading, and collaborating on optimization.
• Implements ITIL-based procedures for change control and management.
• Performs disaster recovery operations and data backups as required.
• Diagnoses, resolves, and documents hardware/software network issues for local and remote locations.
• Configures and maintains firewall, VPN, identity and authentication systems.

Skills

Network fundamentals

Cisco enterprise networking

VOIP environments

Firewall configuration

LAN/WAN technologies

VPN authentication systems

Documentation & training

Stakeholder communication

ITIL familiarity

Tools

Cisco Enterprise devices

IPAM/DNS/DHCP

VPN systems

Wireless access points

Job description

Weekly Work Hours40

Compensation RangeStaff Range N07

Salary Minimum$79,439.00 Annually

FLSAUnited States of America (Exempt)

Work Location

• All positions are considered on-site roles.
• After six months of employment, some positions may be eligibleto apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on jobresponsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, andDallas College policy.
• Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence,even when teaching online courses, in accordance with statelaw.

Position Type

Staff

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for configuration, deployment, testing, maintenance, upgrades, management, monitoring and troubleshooting the enterpriseLAN and WAN network components to provide a secure, highperformance network. Ensure network stability and operationalexcellence.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have knowledge of internet, computer, routers, switches,firewall, etc., in order to perform network maintenance and systemupgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and securityconfigurations.

• Experience with Cisco Enterprise networking solutions, VOIPenvironments, and advanced understanding of LAN/WANtechnologies.

• Must possess the ability to increase job knowledge throughcontinuing education and/or other professional developmentopportunities.

• Strong understanding of network infrastructure and networkhardware with the ability to implement, administer, andtroubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wirelessaccess points, firewall, routers, switches, controllers.

• Able to diagnose, resolve, and document hardware/ software andnetwork problems and provide end user training and support asrequired.

• Experience with firewall, intrusion prevention, VPN, andauthentication systems.

• Ability to interact and maintain working relationships withstakeholders and constituents internal/external to the organizationto ensure business needs are met.

• Attend or lead meetings to solicit ideas and/or recommendationsfor process improvements.

• Ability to work with all levels of staff within and outside theIT organization.

• Strong understanding of network security concepts and practice,IP addressing, DNS, DHCP and other common network protocols.

• Able to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and productsusing documentation and other readily available resources.

• Strong attention to detail and time management with the abilityto prioritize assignments in an organized manner.

• Must be able to monitor network performance to determine ifadjustments are necessary.

• May be asked to provide specific detailed information forhardware and software selection.

• Must be able to convey technical, administrative knowledge orcomplex information to others in nontechnical terms.

• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independentlyand in a team-oriented, collaborative environment; must bedependable, flexible and adaptable to change.

• Must have excellent interpersonal, listening, oral and writtencommunication skills to present reports, contracts and/or proposalsfor internal audiences and external organizations.

• Must be able to provide exemplary customer service.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County CommunityCollege District, has served more than three (3) million students.Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Wortharea, we are one of the largest community college systems in thestate of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community collegespace, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment ofopportunity and belonging for all students and employees. Werecognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talentthat stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are partof an equal opportunity system that provides education andemployment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of anyprotected attribute, including race, color, religion, nationalorigin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identityor gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basisprotected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law,Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicantsand employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as anymental health or physical disability needs.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Somepositions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes and maintain networking environment by documentingand ensuring system standards.

• Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance;troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades;collaborating with network architects on network optimization.

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educationalopportunities.

• Implement systems using procedures consistent with establishedDallas College guidelines, industry standards and the InformationTechnology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), including change controland management.

• Performs disaster recovery operations and data backups asrequired.

• Diagnose, resolve, and document hardware/software network issuesfor local and remote locations.

• Configure, manage and maintain firewall, VPN, Identity and authentication systems.

• Maintain IPAM, DNS and DHCP systems, network load balancer, PKI system and certificates, system logging along with other networkrelated systems and software.

• Responsible for company domain name registration.

• Tests and monitors network performance and provides networkperformance statistics as requested.

• Confers with diverse IT staff, network users, contractors and vendors within the Dallas College community network in the management of network security solutions.

• Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.

• Coordinate computer network access and use.

• Responsible for monitoring and assessing the functionality ofthe network routers, ensuring all internet security software isupdated regularly.

• Responds to incoming notifications via various methods(principally SMS alerts) regarding network connectivity problems and other exceptions.

• Supports development and implementation of networking projects, prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines and adhering to allocated budget.

• Prepares, maintains and adheres to procedures for logging, reporting, and monitoring of statistical network data.

• Interfaces with an array of stakeholders and constituents within the Dallas College community network daily to ensure district needs are met.

• Completes required Dallas College Professional Developmenttraining hours per academic year.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Applications Deadline

September 21, 2026