Network Engineer 2

Clayton State University; Georgia; On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Augusta University in Georgia is seeking a Network Engineer II to ensure the stability and integrity of in-house data, video, voice and wireless network services. You will plan, design, and develop LANs and WANs across the organization, and support installation, monitoring, maintenance, and optimization of all network hardware and software.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and four years of experience; CCNA is desirable and CCNP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of experience administering complex LAN/WAN environments.
• CCNA level certification desirable; CCNP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Configure networks for stable, reliable operation supporting business objectives.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and assist with workstation hardware/software.
• Ensure connectivity of servers, workstations, telephony, and network appliances.
• Design, deploy, and support LANs, WANs, and wireless networks including VPNs.
• Collaborate with vendors and contractors to secure products and services.

Skills

LAN/WAN design

Network security

Troubleshooting

Vendor coordination

VPN knowledge

Cisco IOS

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

CCNA

CCNP

Job description

Job Summary

The Network Engineer 2 role is to ensure the stability and integrity of in-house data, video, voice and wireless network services. This is achieved by planning, designing, and developing local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) across the organization. In addition, the position will participate with the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all network hardware, software, and communication links. This individual will also analyze and resolve network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion and provide end user training where required.

Responsibilities

• OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT: Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed. Under direction of senior engineer, install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot end user workstation hardware, software, and peripheral devices.
• Ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances.
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
• Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
• Participate in managing all network security solutions.
• ACQUISITION AND DEPLOYMENT: Design and deploy company LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, switches, UPSs, and other hardware Design, Implement, and support firewalls, site-to-site VPNs, and remote-access VPNs.
• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.
• Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.
• Work with senior engineers to design and deploy company LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, switches, UPSs, and other hardware.
• Support firewalls, site-to-site VPNs, and remote-access VPNs Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.
• Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.
• OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of experience administering complex LAN/WAN environments.

Preferred Qualifications

CCNA level certification desirable. CCNP preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Industry-related experience as a Senior Network Engineer or Network Administrator Professional certification (e.g. CCNP, CCDP)
• Solid background in network administration and architecture
• In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF)
• Familiarity with access control models and network security
• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (e.g. SolarWinds network tools)
• Solid understanding of network operating systems (Cisco IOS)
• Sharp troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently
• Organizational and mentoring skills

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Working technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards, including routers, switches (layer 2/3), firewalls, remote access, DNS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLAN, QoS, DSL, Frame Relay, and Metro Ethernet. Knowledge of core routing and switching design principles, best practices, and related technologies. Experience with network security principles, and general network management best practices. Proven experience and success with LAN, WAN, and WLAN design and implementation. Experience designing, implementing, managing and supporting enterprise level IP networks that include support of a heterogeneous distributed desktop computing environment required.

SKILLS
Excellent hardware troubleshooting experience. Application support experience with network monitoring and analysis software.

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Competence with testing tools and procedures for voice and data circuits.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)

Pay Band: B13

Salary: Minimum $68,500/annual - Midpoint: $87,300/annual

Salary to be commensurate with the qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: 9/15/2026 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Driver's License Statement

The Human Resources Division will request a driver's history report for the identified top candidate(s) for this position. We will initiate this through our Background Check Vendor; this report will come from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license.

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.