Senior NOC Network Engineer for K-12 Networks

NMSU; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

NMSU's Physical Science Laboratory IT team is seeking a SEN NOC Network Engineer in Las Cruces to design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level network solutions for K-12 connectivity across New Mexico. You will build integrated architectures, assess capacity, and collect user metrics to drive data-informed improvements.

Collaborating with SEN SOC staff, you will ensure robust cybersecurity integration, apply IaC principles using Ansible, and explore emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or Bachelor's with 2+ years.
• US citizen with ability to obtain secret clearance within one year; must maintain clearance.
• Random drug testing in compliance with drug-free workplace requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level network solutions for K-12 connectivity across the state.
• Develop integrated network architectures and assess capacity and operability.
• Collaborate with SEN SOC staff to embed cybersecurity measures in network design and operations.
• Leverage Infrastructure as Code concepts and tools to automate deployment and maintenance; evaluate new technologies and vendors.
• Mentor students and colleagues; perform risk assessments and provide advanced technical support; support PSL leadership with future network plans.

Skills

IaC concepts

Ansible

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Ansible

Job description

NMSU's Physical Science Laboratory IT team is seeking a SEN NOC Network Engineer in Las Cruces to design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level network solutions for K-12 connectivity across New Mexico. You will build integrated architectures, assess capacity, and collect user metrics to drive data-informed improvements.

Collaborating with SEN SOC staff, you will ensure robust cybersecurity integration, apply IaC principles using Ansible, and explore emerging technologies.