Network Engineer - Hybrid Potential (LAN/WAN)

dallascollege; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College is seeking a Network Systems professional to configure, deploy, test, maintain, upgrade, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise LAN and WAN components to ensure secure, high-performance networking. The role emphasizes stability and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include managing firewalls, VPNs, DNS/DHCP, and ensuring robust network security. On-site work is required with potential hybrid arrangements after six months based on policy and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must know internet, computer networking gear and security configurations.
• Experience with Cisco Enterprise networking solutions, VOIP environments, and LAN/WAN technologies.
• Ability to learn and pursue professional development opportunities.
• Ability to document issues and train end users as required.
• Experience with firewall, intrusion prevention, VPN, and authentication systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration with stakeholders internal/external.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains networking environment by documenting standards.
• Maximizes network performance through monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Updates knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Implements systems using ITIL-based change control and management.
• Performs disaster recovery operations and data backups.
• Diagnose, resolve, and document hardware/software network issues for local and remote locations.
• Configure, manage and maintain firewall, VPN, Identity and authentication systems.
• Maintain IPAM, DNS and DHCP.

Skills

Cisco Enterprise networking

VOIP environments

LAN/WAN technologies

Network infrastructure devices

Firewall/VPN/Authentication

DNS/DHCP

Communication

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree with three (3) years of experience in related field

Tools

ITIL framework

Cisco equipment

Job description

Dallas College is seeking a Network Systems professional to configure, deploy, test, maintain, upgrade, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise LAN and WAN components to ensure secure, high-performance networking. The role emphasizes stability and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include managing firewalls, VPNs, DNS/DHCP, and ensuring robust network security. On-site work is required with potential hybrid arrangements after six months based on policy and responsibilities.