Network Engineer II

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Closing Date:

03/06/2026

Type of Position:

Network Design and AdministrationNo

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Fayetteville

Founded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Network Enterprise Systems

Summary of Job Duties:

The Network Engineer II designs implements and maintains reliable and secure network infrastructures including local area networks (LAN) wireless local area networks (WLAN) and wide area networks (WAN) to support the Universitys academic and administrative operations. This position configures installs and supports network-related hardware and software such as servers routers switches and other network devices while continuously monitoring network performance availability and integrity. The Network Engineer II troubleshoots and resolves complex network and connectivity issues escalated from lower tiers of support addressing both cloud-based and on-premises infrastructure. Responsibilities include automating routine network tasks evaluating the effectiveness of automation solutions and creating testing and maintaining security measures such as access authentication controls and disaster recovery processes. The role also involves mentoring team members on technical issues maintaining comprehensive technical documentation communicating with users as needed to resolve issues or explain system changes and proactively recommending improvements to enhance network performance capacity scalability and overall reliability. Other duties as assigned.

Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four years of industry-related experience as a Network Engineer Senior Network Engineer orNetwork Administrator

• Advanced certification in networking (e.g. JNCIS CCNA etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related from an accredited institution of higher education

• An advanced degree in any field such as a masters degree; information technology degree receives increased consideration

• In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g. BGP OSPF)

• Familiarity with access control models and network security

• Knowledge of coding languages for scripting (e.g Python Perl)

• Experience with network diagnostic monitoring and analysis tools (e.g. SolarWinds network tools)

• A professional network certification from a leading network technology vendor that displays proficiency in route/switch technology; CCNP CCDP etc

• A network certification from a leading technology vendor in a specialization such as data center network security virtualization or equivalent

• IT related work experience in higher education

• IT related work experience in a large enterprise of 1000 employees

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills

• Strong customer service skills

• Highly self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail skills

• Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required

• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language

• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment

• Able to work in a team-oriented collaborative environment

Additional Information:

61735.00 - 77169.00Cover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeProof of Veteran StatusCrystal Ellis Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check Motor Vehicle Reports Check Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes