Network Engineer, Office of Information Technology

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech is seeking a Network Engineer to maintain, optimize, and secure the university's network infrastructure. You will diagnose issues, implement scalable solutions, and collaborate with IT teams to improve connectivity and performance across campus.

The role involves hands-on configuration of routers, switches, and firewalls, plus documenting procedures and guiding faculty, staff, and students on network-related queries. A strong grounding in enterprise wireless is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Valid Georgia Driver's License or ability to obtain one.
• No prior relevant work experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred in a related field.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise wireless equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network performance and reliability to ensure optimal connectivity.
• Configure and install routers, switches, and firewalls for secure access.
• Conduct regular network assessments to evaluate security and vulnerabilities.
• Document configurations and troubleshooting steps for a knowledge base.
• Provide technical support to faculty, staff, and students on network issues.
• Stay informed about networking technologies and best practices.
• Plan and execute network upgrades with vendors to minimize disruptions.
• Prepare reports on performance metrics, incidents, and resolutions.
• Collaborate with IT teams to design and implement solutions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Network engineering

Troubleshooting

Wireless networking

Documentation

Vendor coordination

Education

Associate's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent

Tools

Cisco

Aruba

Juniper Mist

Extreme Networks

Wireshark

Ekahau

Hamina

Job description

About Us

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

Department Information

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides information technology leadership and support to the Georgia Institute of Technology, working in partnership with academic and business units to meet the unique needs of a leading research university. OIT serves as the primary source of enterprise-wide information technology and telecommunications services in support of students, faculty, staff, and researchers.

Location

Atlanta, GA (In-Person, In-Office)

Job Summary

Network Engineers are responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and securing the institution's network infrastructure to ensure reliable connectivity and high performance for all users. This role involves diagnosing and resolving network issues, implementing scalable and resilient network solutions, and collaborating with other IT teams to enhance the overall network environment. Network Engineers play a critical role in supporting the institution's technological needs and ensuring seamless access to digital resources.

Responsibilities

• Job Duty 1 - Monitor the performance and reliability of the institution's network infrastructure, identifying and resolving issues to maintain optimal connectivity for users.


• Job Duty 2 - Configure and install network equipment, such as routers, switches, and firewalls, to ensure efficient data transmission and secure access to resources.


• Job Duty 3 - Conduct regular network assessments and audits to evaluate security measures and identify vulnerabilities that may impact the institution's data integrity.


• Job Duty 4 - Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps to create a knowledge base that supports effective issue resolution and team collaboration.


• Job Duty 5 - Provide technical support and guidance to faculty, staff, and students regarding network-related issues, ensuring prompt and effective solutions.


• Job Duty 6 - Stay informed about emerging networking technologies and industry best practices, recommending enhancements that could improve the institution's network performance.


• Job Duty 7 - Participate in the planning and execution of network upgrades and expansions, coordinating with vendors and stakeholders to minimize disruptions to services.


• Job Duty 8 - Prepare reports on network performance metrics, incidents, and resolutions, presenting findings to management to inform decision-making and resource allocation.


• Job Duty 9 - Collaborate with other Information Technology teams to design and implement network solutions that support the institution's goals and enhance user experiences.


• Job Duty 10 - Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Associate's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced certification may be preferred or required.

Other Required Qualifications

Valid Georgia Driver's License or ability to obtain a valid driver's license. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or tools listed above; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Required Experience

No prior relevant work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, student employment, coursework, home-lab, military, or other hands-on experience involving wired or wireless networking.


• Familiarity with enterprise wireless equipment or management platforms from Cisco, Aruba, Juniper Mist, Extreme Networks, or another major manufacturer.


• Familiarity with Wi-Fi access points, wireless controllers, antennas, and network-management systems.


• Basic knowledge of 802.1X, RADIUS, WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise, certificate-based authentication, or network access control.


• Exposure to wireless site surveys, spectrum analysis, coverage testing, or tools such as Hamina or Ekahau.


• Familiarity with network-monitoring and packet-analysis tools such as Wireshark.


• Experience creating or maintaining network diagrams, equipment inventories, troubleshooting records, or technical procedures.


• Entry-level certification such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCST Networking, CCNA, CWNA, or a comparable credential.


• Interest in developing expertise in enterprise wireless networking and supporting a large, distributed network environment.


• Very hands on position. Physically installing wiring, standing for long periods of time and installing access points.


• Minimum of 2 years of hands on field experience

Proposed Salary

Salary $65,052. - $72,000. Depending on experience and preferred skills.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

This job requires project leadership and organizational skills and advanced skill in design and maintenance of network architecture including applicable systems and network software and hardware.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.


• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.


• This position will not be required to drive.


• This role is considered a position of trust.


• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).


• This position will not travel


• This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services.