Sr. Network Analyst

Lamar-University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

State of Texas Retirement plans

Tuition covered at 100% for employees,

spouses and/or eligible dependents.

Paid time off – vacation, sick, andhol

Job summary

Lamar University is seeking a Senior Network Analyst to design, implement, maintain and support the campus network infrastructure, including wireless, wired, security, and access control systems. The role provides advanced troubleshooting and IT operations support to ensure reliability and security of network services across the campus.

The position works with the Network Services team and Lamar University Police Department, coordinating with stakeholders and participating in planning,

Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise infrastructure and network services.
• Experience with security cameras and access control technologies.
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, JNCIP-ENT, or JNCIA preferred.
• Higher education or K-12 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support the University's network infrastructure, including wired and wireless networks.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and ensure secure operations.
• Support campus physical security and access control systems, including networked devices.
• Implement firmware upgrades, patches, and configuration changes for performance and security.
• Respond to service requests, provide technical support, and collaborate with campus stakeholders.

Skills

Networking skills

Enterprise networking

Security cameras systems

Access control technologies

VLANs/STP/VIR

Network monitoring

Education

Associate degree or relevant work experience

Tools

Nagios

LibreNMS

Graylog

Job description

The Senior Network Analyst is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of the University's network infrastructure, including campus wireless, physical security, and access control systems. This position provides advanced technical troubleshooting, system administration, and operational support to ensure the reliability, availability, and security of network services. The Senior Network Analyst responds to service requests and incidents, collaborates with campus stakeholders to meet operational requirements, and participates in the planning, evaluation, and deployment of network technologies. Working closely with the Lamar University Police Department on physical security systems, this position serves as a key member of the Network Services team and provides support across all areas of campus network operations.

• Administer, maintain, and support the University's network infrastructure, including wired, wireless, and related network services.
• Monitor network performance, investigate faults, and troubleshoot connectivity issues to ensure reliable and secure operations.
• Support and maintain campus physical security and access control systems, including associated network-connected devices.
• Implement firmware upgrades, patches, and configuration changes to maintain system performance, security, and compliance.
• Respond to service requests, provide technical support, and collaborate with campus departments and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Assist with network planning, implementation, documentation, and reporting to support operational and strategic technology initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree or relevant work experience may be substituted if combined with one industry recognized network certification.
• One of more years of experience with infrastructure/enterprise systems and support, including but not limited to the following:
  • Routing: Static, VRRP, OSPF.
  • Switching: VLANs, VTP, Spanning-Tree, Virtual Chassis, LACP, WLAN.
  • Firewalls: Network segmentation, firewall policies, VPN.
  • DHCP and DNS network services.
  • Vendors: Juniper, Cisco, Ruckus Wireless, Dell, Fortinet, F5, Genetec.
  • Network Monitoring Tools: Nagios, LibreNMS, Graylog.
    • Security camera and access control systems and standards.
• Current Lamar IT employee.

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of experience supporting enterprise infrastructure and network services.
• Experience with security cameras systems, access control technologies, and enterprise wireless environments.
• Relevant industry certifications preferred, such as CCNA, JNCIP-ENT, or JNCIA
• Prior experience in higher education or K-12 environments is preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a technical environment.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and develop effective solutions.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing technical training.
• Ability to provide technical support and build effective working relationships with stakeholders.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform the physical activities associated with network infrastructure installation, maintenance, and support, including lifting equipment, working in telecommunications and data center environments, and moving throughout campus or multiple work locations.

Job Conditions:

May be required to work in data centers, telecommunications closets, and other technical environments, with occasional after-hours support for maintenance activities and emergency network outages.

Special Note:

This is an internal position for current Lamar IT employees.

Who We Are:

Home to more than 18,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance. Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance?
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.
• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.?

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits - Lamar University

Security Sensitive Statement: This position is designated as a critical infrastructure role and is subject to Cyber Intelligence Review in accordance with Executive Order GA-48. Additionally, this position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain and review criminal history record information.