Network Engineer

Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Infrastructure Operations & Networking

Job Summary

This position supports the campus LAN WAN and Datacenter networks. This position also serves as an automation expert and will assist with VPN technologies.

Additional Information

Position Highlights:
There is the potential for a hybrid work schedule in this position within the state of Illinois. Illinois residency is required. Eligibility is based upon employee performance appropriate remote working environment and business needs.

University Benefit Highlights:

• Insurance benefits including health dental vision and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here Rate / Pay Rate

$60000 - $70000 annual

Required Qualifications

1. One of the following:
   a. At least 100 college or university semester hours earned in an IT-related field AND 1 year of progressively more responsible work experience in an IT-related profession
   b. Bachelors or equivalent degree in Telecommunications Management or related field
2. Demonstrable experience in/with all of the following:
   a. work relating to network infrastructure/architecture Ethernet routing protocols and Internet connectivity.
   b. wired and wireless LAN connectivity.
   c. working with cabling systems (STP UDP and fiber optic) network topologies TCP/IP Ethernet and corresponding hardware and software components (switches routers transceivers access points etc.).
   d. working with network drawings cable plant drawings and technical manuals and materials.
3. Clear understanding of desktop and network operating systems (such as CISCO IOS and ARISTA EOS Windows 10 and Macintosh OS) and applications.
4. The following skills and/or abilities:
   a. Proficient spreadsheet and word processing skills.
   b. Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
   c. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
   d. Strong problem solving and analytic skills

Preferred Qualifications

1. Three to five years of experience working with:
   a. network technologies such as: Ethernet TCP/IP OSPF BGP Multicast and cloud network technologies.
   b. Cisco IOS Arista EOS and CISCO ASA technologies.
   c. VPN technologies
2. Experience in/with:
   a. DHCP and IP address management and a good understanding of the protocol.
   b. automation of network configurations.
   c. wired and wireless security issues.
3. CCNA or equivalent networking certification.

Work Hours

Core Hours: Generally normal business hours (8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday); weekend or after-hours work may be required to support change management or disaster recovery

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
2. Distinguish color codes and wires.
3. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
4. Distinguish colors on a monitor.
5. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
6. Perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal and visual inspection involving small objects

Proposed Starting Date

January 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply

Optional Applicant Documents

Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply

Special Instructions for Applicants

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Please fully complete the entire application including but not limited to the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put see resume in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you are using college or university coursework to qualify for this position then college or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veterans Preference points on the exam appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be emailed faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Email:
Fax: 309.438.0011 Attn: Kira Shelton
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois drivers license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Contact Information for Applicants

Kira Shelton
Human Resources

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

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