Senior Campus Network Engineer

Charleston Southern University

North Charleston (SC)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Charleston Southern University is seeking a Network Engineer to maintain and enhance the campus network infrastructure, including wired/wireless networks, security, and related systems. You will install, configure, and monitor routers, switches, VPNs, and firewalls

and collaborate with IT teams to ensure reliable connectivity, incident response, and ongoing infrastructure improvements. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills and a commitment to security best practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
Four or more years of progressively responsible experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure.
Experience with enterprise switching, routing, wireless networking, firewalls, VPN technologies, and network monitoring tools.
Experience troubleshooting network connectivity, performance, and infrastructure issues.
Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining network hardware, software, and security technologies.
Knowledge of network security principles, access controls, vulnerability remediation, and secure networking practices.
Familiarity with telecommunications infrastructure, structured cabling, and fiber optic networking.
Strong analytical, organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Commitment to customer service, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Administer, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot the University's wired and wireless network infrastructure.
Install, configure, and maintain network switches, routers, wireless access points, firewalls, VPNs, and related equipment.
Monitor network performance, availability, security, and alerts to identify and resolve potential issues.
Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues affecting campus users, remote users, servers, cloud services, and enterprise applications.
Perform hardware and software upgrades, firmware updates, security patches, and infrastructure enhancements.
Support network security initiatives, including access controls, network segmentation, vulnerability remediation, and secure remote access.
Assist with network infrastructure projects, equipment replacements, wireless expansions, and technology deployments.
Support VoIP telephone systems, telecommunications infrastructure, structured cabling, and fiber optic networks.
Maintain network documentation, diagrams, configurations, IP address records, and equipment inventories.
Participate in network incident response, root cause analysis, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity activities.
Collaborate with IT departments and external vendors to resolve technical issues and support institutional technology initiatives.
Evaluate networking technologies and recommend improvements to network reliability, security, and performance.
Provide technical support during scheduled maintenance, planned outages, and emergency situations, including occasional after-hours work.
Maintain compliance with institutional policies, cybersecurity standards, and applicable regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.