Network Engineer — Flexible Hours & Impact

Troy University; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Troy University is seeking a Network Engineer to design, plan, implement, and maintain its campus and data center networking infrastructure. The role focuses on NAC, MPLS, BGP/OSPF, VPN provisioning, and security device management.

You will work with FortiNAC, FortiAuthenticator, PRTG, and related tools, providing end-user support and daily reporting while coordinating with vendors and internal teams. Monday–Friday with potential additional hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or five years of related work experience.
• Extensive hands-on knowledge of enterprise network systems, protocols and standards (NAC, Ethernet, LAN, WLAN, TCP/IP, MPLS, OSPF, BGP) in varied environments.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise network management, monitoring, and analysis tools.
• Knowledge of enterprise security products and data privacy practices and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to research security issues, new network technologies, and products as needed.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to apply project management principles and tasks.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset.
• Flexible work hours with independence and minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Designing and planning for network enhancements.
• Providing network capacity training.
• Assisting in building VPN accounts using FortiAuthenticator.
• Maintaining existing network equipment (routers, switches, security devices, load-balancers, wireless controllers, access points, firewalls, monitoring servers).
• Monitoring network systems for failures and performance anomalies.
• Troubleshooting network issues independently and with consultants.
• Providing end-user support via helpdesk tickets.
• Completing daily systems reporting and scheduling duties.
• Operating software and hardware such as OPSWAT SafeConnect NAC, FortiNAC, BNA, PRTG, FortiAnalyzer, Panorama, Aruba Mobility Conductor, Vectra Security AI, QRadar.
• Coordinating with external vendors for ISP connectivity and MPLS, handling outages, and managing maintenance outages.

Skills

Enterprise network knowledge

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5 years experience

Tools

FortiNAC

OPSWAT SafeConnect NAC

PRTG

FortiAnalyzer

Brocade Network Advisor

Aruba Mobility Conductor

QRadar

Job description

Troy University is seeking a Network Engineer to design, plan, implement, and maintain its campus and data center networking infrastructure. The role focuses on NAC, MPLS, BGP/OSPF, VPN provisioning, and security device management.

You will work with FortiNAC, FortiAuthenticator, PRTG, and related tools, providing end-user support and daily reporting while coordinating with vendors and internal teams. Monday–Friday with potential additional hours.