Senior Network Engineer

Baylor University; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor University seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, engineer, and maintain secure, high-performance campus networks across faculty, residential, Wi‑Fi, OT/IoT, research, and data centers. The role encompasses on-site responsibilities at Baylor in Waco, TX, with mentorship of Network Administrators and collaboration across IT Network Services.

The position requires deep enterprise networking knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with tight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of network engineering experience.
• Master’s degree and 10 years of experience preferred.
• On-site work at Baylor University, Waco, TX.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced operational support and escalation for Tier-1 issues.
• Manage campuswide network and services, lead infrastructure projects.
• Maintain and troubleshoot enterprise network services including NAC, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and RADIUS.
• Develop documentation, diagrams, and automation scripts to improve operations.
• Evaluate new technologies and lead architectural design for major upgrades.

Skills

Enterprise Wi-Fi

Ethernet switching

Routing protocols

Python scripting

Network security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

NAC

DNS/DHCP/IPAM

Firewall/VPN

Job description

A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation's "Great Colleges to Work For". Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country's largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We're Looking For

Baylor University seeks an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join its centralized IT Network Services Group. This role is responsible for designing, engineering, and maintaining secure, reliable, and high-performance network services across all major campus environments—including faculty/staff, residential, Wi-Fi, OT/IoT, research, and datacenter networks spanning physical, virtual, and cloud components.

Candidates must demonstrate deep knowledge of complex enterprise network operations, strong analytical and architectural skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position requires managing multiple concurrent projects with tight timelines, independently evaluating emerging technologies, and architecting new solutions to advance the university’s network infrastructure. The Senior Network Engineer will also mentor Network Administrators by providing technical guidance and modeling best practices.

A Bachelors degree and 6 years of experience are required. A Master’s degree and 10 years of experience is preferred.

This position does require its incumbent to be on-site at Baylor University located in Waco, Texas.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.

Additional Requirements:

Technical Skills

• Enterprise Wi-Fi access points and controller solutions
• Enterprise Ethernet switching solutions
• Wi-Fi site survey and wireless diagnostics tools
• Deep understanding of switching and routing operations, including O-SPF, IS-IS, and BGP
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IPv4 and TCP/IPv6
• Installation and troubleshooting of CAT6A cabling
• Fiber-optic termination and troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting of coax/CATV cabling
• Experience with firewalls, VPN appliances, load balancers, and cloud networking architectures
• Experience implementing network security and compliance best practices
• Strong proficiency with Python scripting and network automation frameworks

What You Will Do

1. Advanced Operational Support & Escalation
   • Serve as an escalation point for Tier-1 issues, providing expert-level network troubleshooting
   • Resolve Tier-2 requests including firewall rule updates, VPN account provisioning, and other intermediate-complexity network changes
2. Campuswide Network and Services Support
   • Support reliable operation of diverse campus networks and associated systems
   • Lead network projects and contribute to planning and execution of major infrastructure initiatives
   • Maintain and troubleshoot enterprise network services such as:
     • Network Access Control (NAC) systems
     • Network management platforms
     • DDI services (DNS, DHCP, IPAM)
     • RADIUS authentication systems
     • Windows and Linux servers supporting network operations
3. Monitoring, Diagnostics & Vendor Management
   • Perform proactive network monitoring, diagnostics, and performance optimization
   • Coordinate with hardware and software vendors on quotes, RMAs, escalated support cases, and technical guidance
4. Documentation & Automation
   • Develop and maintain engineering-level documentation, design diagrams, operational reports, and infrastructure standards
   • Create and maintain Python scripts and network automation tools to streamline deployments and improve operational efficiency
5. Architecture & Technology Evaluation
   • Independently evaluate new technologies, tools, and methodologies to modernize and optimize campus network services
   • Lead architectural design for new facilities, major network upgrades, and long-term infrastructure initiatives

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylorand our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!