Senior Network Engineer

Title: Senior Network Engineer

Employee Classification: Sr Network Engineer

Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration

Division: SYS-Information Technology

SubDivision-Department: SYS-Information Technology

Department: SYS-Information Technology-925000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.  

Department Summary

UNT System Information Technology is a component of The University of North Texas System. The mission of UNT System Information Technology is simple: to be the best at delivering customer-aligned IT solutions and services. Our services are provided to all member institutions using an IT shared services governance model.

UNT System Information Technology provides the primary technology used by all campuses to support their operations. These include: shared resources of data centers, computing hardware, software applications, network and voice communications, collaboration and productivity capabilities, central web services, risk management, and security and compliance services. As a department, we strive to provide the most professional personnel possible to serve our campus constituents.

The University of North Texas is a state employer offering great benefits, including medical, dental, life, retirement, ample paid time off, and great work/life balance.

Position Overview

The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for advanced engineering, implementation, and support of enterprise network solutions within the University of North Texas System. This role focuses on complex and non-standard network changes, deep troubleshooting, and technical leadership. The Senior Network Engineer operates with a high degree of autonomy and ensures solutions are secure, reliable, and aligned with approved architectural standards. This position serves as a primary escalation point and contributes to design discussions but does not define architectural standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise network engineering, operations, or support; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Extensive knowledge of enterprise networking technologies including routing, switching, wireless, WAN, and network security.
* Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex, multi-system issues and apply sound technical judgment within established standards.
* Ability to lead technical efforts, mentor Network Engineers and Network Analysts, and communicate effectively with Operations, Architecture, and Information Security.
* Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate independently on high-impact work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced networking certifications (e.g., CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCI