Network Engineer II

Dartmouth

Hanover (NH)

Hybrid

USD 84,000 - 104,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Dartmouth College seeks a Network Engineer to design, secure, and operate the campus network including data centers and cloud components on Hanover campus with hybrid work options.

Responsibilities include automation, incident response, and collaboration with IT teams to meet client requirements while ensuring network health and security compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Accountable for the security of the network; implements, maintains, and enforces network security controls in partnership with Information Security.
Owns the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of network automation; actively seeks new automation opportunities.
Designs, implements, and improves wired, wireless, data center, security, and cloud network components.
Accountable for network health, reliability, and performance; maintains monitoring systems.
Supports production network automation solutions and provides escalation for cloud‑based telephony.
Plans and implements networks in new building construction and major renovations.
Escalation point for Network Technicians; resolves incidents and designs corrective solutions.
Performs software and hardware upgrades as part of maintenance.
Remediates network device vulnerabilities per ITC standards; participates in on‑call rotation.

Skills

Routing & Switching

Wireless

VoIP

Network security

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Cisco IOS

Junos

Automation scripting

Public cloud networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

Position Information

Posting date 11/02/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

Position Number 1129750

Position Title

Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum $83,500

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum $104,400

Union Type

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

Location of Position

Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid

Is this a term position?

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months.

If yes, length of term in months. NA

Is this a grant funded position?

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.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

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

Department Contact's Phone Number

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.

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.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants

Works on teams that will include some of the following responsibilities:

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.

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