Senior Network Engineer – Enterprise Networking & Security

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Walters State Community College in Morristown, TN seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage enterprise network infrastructure across campuses. You’ll lead security, routing, switching, and VOIP, ensuring reliability and compliance with standards.

The role requires 5+ years in network engineering, a relevant bachelor’s, and a proactive, collaborative approach to technology planning and expansion. Expect occasional travel and after-hours support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field.
• 5+ years in network admin/engineer roles.
• Advanced skills in network security technologies.
• Experience with VLANs, routing and subnetting.
• Able to pass background check and hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily administration of institutional network services to ensure reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex network problems and maintain high availability.
• Manage firewall and security configurations; administer VOIP infrastructure.
• Design and maintain enterprise network architectures and cabling.
• Support long-term infrastructure planning and campus expansions.

Skills

Advanced network security

VLANs, routing, subnetting

Communication & teamwork

After-hours support readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Tools

Cisco Aruba certifications

Network protocols: SMTP DNS DHCP HTTP RTSP TELNET SSH FTP

Dynamic routing: BGP EIGRP OSPF

Job description

Walters State Community College in Morristown, TN seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage enterprise network infrastructure across campuses. You’ll lead security, routing, switching, and VOIP, ensuring reliability and compliance with standards.

The role requires 5+ years in network engineering, a relevant bachelor’s, and a proactive, collaborative approach to technology planning and expansion. Expect occasional travel and after-hours support as needed.