Job Details

Engineer, Senior Network

Position Number: 6377907
Location: Austin, TX
Position Type: Computing - Network/System Administration

Engineer, Senior Network

Austin Community College

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Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment. - AR 4.0300.01

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Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities
Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.
Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes
Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Job Posting Title:
Engineer, Senior Network

Job Description Summary:
Under the supervision of the Director of Network and Telecommunication Engineering, the Senior Network Architect is responsible for performing activities related to the design, administration, installation, configuration, maintenance, and utilization of ACC's network. The role of Senior Network Engineer is a critical role within the IT department and supports both the operational and strategic objectives of the IT department and the college as a whole.

Job Description:

Description of Duties and Tasks

Implement, manage and provide support for LAN, WAN, and wireless networks, including firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs in a broadly disbursed, multi-campus environment.
Support all aspects of the district's telecom network as needed, including VoIP, SIP, and POTS.
Perform installation, configuration, maintenance, and security related activities involving network and telecommunication equipment.
Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide support as needed.
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure secure network design and implementation.
Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and procedures.
Collaborate with network architects on design, configuration, and documentation of the network.
Conduct capacity planning and performance tuning.
Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
Work with vendors and service providers to resolve issues and manage service delivery.
Define the scope of project-related milestones in collaboration with project managers and other stakeholders.
Perform project-related tasks as a part of strategic project teams as needed.
Ability to successfully register and certify with Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS).

Knowledge

Computer network domains, technologies, and protocols.
Networked systems access and security guidelines and procedures.
Network performance tuning techniques.
Current trends and information sources for managing network systems.
Project planning and management principles.
System backup and recovery procedures and techniques.
Strong understanding of OSI model, subnetting, NAT, VLANs, and IP routing.
Deep knowledge of routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP.
Familiarity with network security concepts including ACLs, IPS/IDS, VPNs, and firewall policies.
Understanding of cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP) architectures and services.
Knowledge of network automation concepts and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible) is a plus.

Skills

Routing & Switching expertise using Cisco (IOS, NX-OS)
Firewalls & Security using Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, VPNs (IPSec, SSL)
Wireless network configuration using Aruba, Cisco WLC, and Meraki
Expertise using monitoring & tools like SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark, NetFlow, SNMP, Syslog
Cloud networking skills in MS Azure and AWS environment
Software defined networking
Scripting & Automation: Python, Ansible, REST APIs (preferred)
Other: DNS, DHCP, NTP, RADIUS, TACACS+, NetScaler/F5 (optional)
The ability to drive legally in the state of Texas
Maintaining an established work schedule.
Strong written and verbal communication for technical documentation and cross-team collaboration.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy.
Effectively using organizational and planning skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
Analytical problem-solving and advanced troubleshooting abilities.
High level of attention to detail and commitment to uptime, performance, and security.

Required Work Experience

Eight years experience in network-related technology roles.
Five years related work experience working on the installation, configuration, and maintenance of routers, Ethernet switches, wireless access points, VPN concentrators, and firewall devices.
Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark).
Proven experience with Cisco and Aruba network equipment.

Required Education

High school diploma.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Other Preferred Qualifications

Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, PCNSE, F5 Certified, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), or equivalent are strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed in a standard office or similar environment.
Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
Occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds.

Salary Range (PG 127):

$97,689 - $122,111

Number of Openings:
1

Job Posting Close Date:
July 26, 2025

Clery Act

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

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