Senior Network Engineer

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, troubleshoot, and manage its wired and wireless network infrastructure across campuses and residences. The role focuses on high‑level design (IPv4/IPv6), problem resolution, and contributing to scalable, reliable networking services aligned with institutional priorities.

You will lead complex network projects, collaborate with central and distributed IT staff, implement VoIP, E-911, firewalls, VPNs, routers, switches, DWDM

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related discipline and five years’ experience in design, troubleshooting, and management of medium- or large-sized complex enterprise TCP/IP networks.
• Four additional years of experience can substitute for the degree.
• Expert knowledge of routing and switching, and core networking technologies.
• Effective communication and cross-functional teamwork are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide problem resolution for applications running over the University network and Internet.
• Configure, troubleshoot and maintain VoIP infrastructure, E-911, wireless, firewalls, VPNs, routers, switches, DWDM and Ethernet technologies.
• Lead complex network projects and collaborate with central and distributed IT staff.
• Engage with stakeholders across the University to ensure reliable, scalable networking services.

Skills

TCP/IP networks

Routing & switching

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/EE or related field

Tools

VoIP

E-911

Firewalls

VPNs

Routers/Switches

DWDM/Ethernet

Job description

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

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The Senior Network Engineer provides high-level design (IPv4 and IPv6), troubleshooting and management functions for the University Network. This position contributes to the architecture, design, implementation, and reliable operation of UVM’s wired and wireless network infrastructure spanning academic, research, administrative, and residential environments.

Responsibilities include providing problem resolution for applications which run over the local University network and Internet. Configure, troubleshoot and maintain the Voice over IP infrastructure, E-911, wireless, firewalls, VPNs, routers, switches, DWDM and Ethernet technologies. Reliable networking is critical to the operations of UVM , and this position helps build scalable, reliable, and highly available networking services, aligned with institutional priorities. The Senior Network Engineer will help lead complex network projects, collaborate with central and distributed IT staff, and engage with stakeholders across UVM .

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related discipline and five years’ experience in design, troubleshooting, and management of medium- or large-sized complex enterprise TCP /IP networks required. Four additional years of experience can substitute for the degree. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex network problems. Expert knowledge of routing and switching, and core networking technologies. Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a cross-functional team required.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience with network performance monitoring, and debugging tools, 802.1x, Radius and/or SAML / SSO authentication, wireless, network intrusion detection, IPv6, IP video, VoIP, EIGRP , BGP and network and server virtualization are highly desirable. Experience with automation and scripting technologies, and version control. Familiarity with research and education networking (e.g. Internet2, eduroam) and high-throughput research data flows (e.g. Science DMZ concepts).

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $110,000-$130,000

Special Conditions

• A probationary period may be required
• Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime)
• A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees
• Bargaining unit position
• This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions
• Background Check required for this position

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Union Position

Union Position Yes, UVMSU

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Open Date

10/03/2025

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled No

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Posting Number

S5769PO

Department

Network Services/11640

Position Number

001567

Percent of Full-Time

1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

37.5

Term (months per year)

12