Network Engineer II.

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH seeks a Network Engineer II to design, implement, and operate the campus network including wired, wireless, data center, and cloud components. The role emphasizes security, automation, on-call incident response, and collaboration with IT teams to support institutional systems.

The position is Regular Full Time with a 40-hour week, hybrid work eligibility, and a Bachelor's degree plus 3–5 years of related experience expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience supporting production networks, or equivalent
• Experience in at least one area: routing/switching, wireless, or VoIP, including configuration and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of network security principles: segmentation, access control, secure configuration practices
• Ability to investigate and resolve complex network issues with minimal supervision, including on-call rotation
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including explaining designs, issues, and changes to technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborative and adaptable working style with initiative and prioritization in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Secure design, implementation, and operation of the campus network
• Maintain wired and wireless components on the Hanover campus
• Automate network tasks and monitoring systems
• Respond to incidents and provide escalation for Network Technicians
• Perform upgrades and remediate vulnerabilities; participate in on-call rotation
• Collaborate with IT teams for projects in new buildings and renovations
• Advance security posture and threat response with Information Security

Skills

Routing & Switching

Wireless

VoIP

Network security

Incident response

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco IOS

Junos

VPN

NAC

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date 11/02/2026

Closing date Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 1129750

Position Title Network Engineer II

Hiring Range Minimum $83,500

Hiring Range Maximum $104,400

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Location of Position Hanover, NH 03755 4 Currier Place

Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months. NA

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

Individuals in the Network Engineer role are responsible for the secure design, implementation, and operation of Dartmouth’s campus network. This responsibility includes all wired and wireless components of the physical network on the Hanover campus in addition to equipment in remote locations. It extends to the network components of data center and cloud infrastructure, maintaining the ongoing operation and automation of the network, the configuration and maintenance of the performance and fault monitoring systems, and escalation on the maintenance and configuration of the cloud-based telephony system. Network Engineers serve as an escalation point for Network Technicians and respond to incidents and problems, and partner with IT organizations within Dartmouth to architect and implement point solutions. Security is a core responsibility of the role. Network Engineers build and maintain the network as a primary layer of defense for Dartmouth, implementing and enforcing network security controls, remediating vulnerabilities, and partnering closely with Information Security on threat detection, incident response, and the protection of institutional systems and data.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years of experience supporting production networks, or 7 or more years of equivalent experience
• Demonstrated competency and experience in at least one area of network specialization, such as routing and switching, wireless, or VoIP, including independent configuration and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of network security principles, including segmentation, access control, and secure configuration practices
• Ability to investigate and resolve complex network issues with minimal supervision, including responding to incidents as part of an on-call rotation
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain network designs, issues, and changes to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborative and adaptable working style, with demonstrated initiative and ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with two or more network platforms, such as Cisco IOS and Junos
• Experience with network security technologies, such as next-generation firewalls, network access control ( NAC ), or VPN
• Experience building and operating networks using automation and scripting (e.g., Ansible, Python, Git-based workflows)
• Experience deploying and supporting network services in public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS , OCI )

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Paul Schmidt

Department Contact Phone Number

603-646-8119

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Paul Schmidt, Network Architect

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Quick Link https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/87756

Key Accountabilities

Network Operations

• Accountable for the security of the network; implements, maintains, and enforces network security controls, such as firewall policy, segmentation, access control lists, and secure device configuration standards, in partnership with Information Security.
• Owns the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of network automation; actively seeks new automation opportunities and improves existing solutions.
• Designs, implements, and improves wired, wireless, data center, security, and cloud network components, including configuration changes to meet client requirements.
• Accountable for network health, reliability, and performance, including configuration and maintenance of performance and fault monitoring systems.
• Supports production network automation solutions and provides escalation support for the cloud-based telephony system.
• Works with stakeholders to plan and implement networks in new building construction and major renovations.
• Serves as an escalation point for Network Technicians; investigates and resolves complex incidents and problems and designs corrective solutions for faults.
• Performs software and hardware upgrades as part of regularly scheduled maintenance.
• Remediates network device vulnerabilities in line with ITC vulnerability management standards and timelines.
• Participates in a scheduled 24×7 on-call rotation and supports incident response, including security incidents, as required.

Percentage Of Time 50%

Project Support

• Contributes to and leads network project work with accountability for technical delivery and outcomes.
• Participates in the review of requirements, including security requirements, for network-connected equipment.
• Partners with customers and IT organizations across Dartmouth to architect and implement solutions to business problems; participates in cross-functional teams with network dependencies.
• Communicates project status, plans, and changes clearly to team members and stakeholders.

Percentage Of Time 30%

Training and Development

• Maintains working knowledge of evolving network technologies and cooperates with others to pass on new knowledge.
• Creates internal training materials and teaches partners in the use of network automation solutions.
• Provides guidance and technical mentorship to Network Technicians.

Percentage Of Time 15%

Diversity and Inclusion

• Demonstrates commitment to inclusive practices through day-to-day interactions and team collaboration.
• Engages in opportunities to build awareness and understanding across diverse perspectives.

Percentage Of Time 5%

• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.