Senior Network Architect for Enterprise Campus Networking

Walters State Community College; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Walters State Community College – Morristown Campus is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage extensive enterprise networks across multiple campus locations. You will lead network security, VOIP, and infrastructure projects essential for reliable academic and administrative services.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in IT/CS, 5+ years of network engineering experience, and strong expertise in VLANs, routing, security, and wireless networking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a highly related field.
• Five or more years of career experience as a network administrator, network engineer, or closely related position.
• Advanced skills in network, wireless, and network security technologies.
• Advanced experience with network segmentation using VLANs, routing, and subnetting.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with college employees, students, vendors, and the general public.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and provide after-hours emergency support as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, must pass a background check, and a valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and oversight in the daily administration, maintenance, and operation of institutional network services across all WSCC campuses.
• Performs advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex network problems to maintain high availability.
• Oversees network security operations by managing firewall configurations and monitoring system integrity.
• Designs, implements, and maintains enterprise network architectures and related systems including security, routing, switching, and wireless networking.
• Participates in institutional technology planning for data, voice, and video communication systems aligning with goals.
• Directs planning, design, and installation of structured cabling for new construction and renovations; oversees vendor relationships.

Skills

Network security

Wireless networking

VLANs

Routing

Subnetting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Cisco certification

Aruba certification

Job description

Walters State Community College – Morristown Campus is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage extensive enterprise networks across multiple campus locations. You will lead network security, VOIP, and infrastructure projects essential for reliable academic and administrative services.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in IT/CS, 5+ years of network engineering experience, and strong expertise in VLANs, routing, security, and wireless networking.