The University of North Carolina
Network Engineer
The University of North Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Special Instructions
The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. If there is a document you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application, you may upload it to the Other Documents section of the Applicant Documents. Position Information
General Information Position Number 001875 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Working Title Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per Year 12 Work Schedule Hours per week 40 FLSA Status Exempt Division OneIT Department Office of OneIT (Adm) Work Location Salary Range Primary Purpose of Department
The Office of OneIT provides highly reliable information technology infrastructure, tools and services to empower the University to achieve its academic, research, administrative and service goals. Primary Purpose of Position
The Network Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organizations core voice and data networks, network technology evaluations, protocol analysis, configuration and research, complex troubleshooting and analysis, and special network projects. Summary of Position Responsibilities
This is highly technical and analytical work in serving as an engineer for networking, enterprise network planning, high-level troubleshooting, security, network system administration, and/or networking products and services. Work includes the enterprise design, review of internal and external infrastructure requirements, technology evaluation, testing, and developing guidelines for implementation. Engineers may consult with clients and/or vendors to determine future network systems requirements, their costs, design additions, solutions to complex network operating problems, and the design of network security systems. Employees develop request for proposals (RFPs) and contracts for services and serve as the expert in that product area. Employees serve as experts on the network and network services, including serving as a resource to senior analysts in network problem-solving and design. This includes determining needs and researching new technology additions and improvements to the network. Additional roles may include technical engineer in network management systems or telecommunications networks (data, voice, video, and voice over IP), network architecture, network systems administration, network services, and converged network services. May serve as team leader within the work unit. Bachelors degree and 3+ years of relevant work experience, or an Equivalent combination of education and relevant in-depth experience in large-scale network design, implementation, and analysis. Strong Cisco Networking experience. Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Technical experience with: In-depth knowledge of network architecture, routing protocols ( BGP , OSPF , MPLS ), network protocols (IPv4, IPv6, NAT , Multicast), and VPN technologies (Anyconnect, IPSEC VPN ) Deploying and managing Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco Access Switches, Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto Firewalls, and Cisco Nexus(9K) switches in data center environments Cisco VPN , firewalls, routing/switching, and software, including Cisco IOS , CatOS, ASA OS, and NX-OS Technical experience with configuring advanced service features of Cisco ASR Deep understanding of Cisco ISE -Managing network application technologies for Identity Services and 802-1X Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses CCIE or equivalent certificate and/or experience Special Notes to Applicants
The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. If there is a document you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application, you may upload it to the Other Documents section of the Applicant Documents. Posting Open Date
Posting Open Date 09/09/2025 Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes Proposed Hire Date
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date Contact Information
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
UNC Charlotte Website HERC Job Board Inside Higher Education Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork) Another Website Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Other
Where did you learn about this posting?
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have a bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant in-depth experience in large-scale network design, implementation, and analysis?
Yes, bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant work experience Yes, associates degree with 5+ years of relevant in-depth experience in large-scale network design, implementation, and analysis Yes, high school diploma/GED with 7+ years of relevant in-depth experience in large-scale network design, implementation, and analysis No
* Do you have strong Cisco Networking experience?
Yes No
Required Documents
Resume / Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter / Letter of Interest Optional Documents
Other Document 9201 University City BlvdCharlotte, NC 28223
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The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. If there is a document you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application, you may upload it to the Other Documents section of the Applicant Documents. Position Information
General Information Position Number 001875 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Working Title Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per Year 12 Work Schedule Hours per week 40 FLSA Status Exempt Division OneIT Department Office of OneIT (Adm) Work Location Salary Range Primary Purpose of Department
The Office of OneIT provides highly reliable information technology infrastructure, tools and services to empower the University to achieve its academic, research, administrative and service goals. Primary Purpose of Position
The Network Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organizations core voice and data networks, network technology evaluations, protocol analysis, configuration and research, complex troubleshooting and analysis, and special network projects. Summary of Position Responsibilities
This is highly technical and analytical work in serving as an engineer for networking, enterprise network planning, high-level troubleshooting, security, network system administration, and/or networking products and services. Work includes the enterprise design, review of internal and external infrastructure requirements, technology evaluation, testing, and developing guidelines for implementation. Engineers may consult with clients and/or vendors to determine future network systems requirements, their costs, design additions, solutions to complex network operating problems, and the design of network security systems. Employees develop request for proposals (RFPs) and contracts for services and serve as the expert in that product area. Employees serve as experts on the network and network services, including serving as a resource to senior analysts in network problem-solving and design. This includes determining needs and researching new technology additions and improvements to the network. Additional roles may include technical engineer in network management systems or telecommunications networks (data, voice, video, and voice over IP), network architecture, network systems administration, network services, and converged network services. May serve as team leader within the work unit. Bachelors degree and 3+ years of relevant work experience, or an Equivalent combination of education and relevant in-depth experience in large-scale network design, implementation, and analysis. Strong Cisco Networking experience. Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Technical experience with: In-depth knowledge of network architecture, routing protocols ( BGP , OSPF , MPLS ), network protocols (IPv4, IPv6, NAT , Multicast), and VPN technologies (Anyconnect, IPSEC VPN ) Deploying and managing Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco Access Switches, Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto Firewalls, and Cisco Nexus(9K) switches in data center environments Cisco VPN , firewalls, routing/switching, and software, including Cisco IOS , CatOS, ASA OS, and NX-OS Technical experience with configuring advanced service features of Cisco ASR Deep understanding of Cisco ISE -Managing network application technologies for Identity Services and 802-1X Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses CCIE or equivalent certificate and/or experience Special Notes to Applicants
The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. If there is a document you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application, you may upload it to the Other Documents section of the Applicant Documents. Posting Open Date
Posting Open Date 09/09/2025 Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes Proposed Hire Date
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date Contact Information
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
UNC Charlotte Website HERC Job Board Inside Higher Education Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork) Another Website Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Other
Where did you learn about this posting?
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have a bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant in-depth experience in large-scale network design, implementation, and analysis?
Yes, bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant work experience Yes, associates degree with 5+ years of relevant in-depth experience in large-scale network design, implementation, and analysis Yes, high school diploma/GED with 7+ years of relevant in-depth experience in large-scale network design, implementation, and analysis No
* Do you have strong Cisco Networking experience?
Yes No
Required Documents
Resume / Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter / Letter of Interest Optional Documents
Other Document 9201 University City BlvdCharlotte, NC 28223
#J-18808-Ljbffr