Junior Network Engineer

Texas Rangers • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

The Texas Rangers are seeking a Junior Network Infrastructure Engineer to maintain, optimize, and document the organization’s Aruba-based network infrastructure while supporting high availability, performance, and security. The role includes supporting Aruba and Ruckus networking environments, monitoring and troubleshooting networks across multiple locations, managing routing and switching, and participating in network upgrades and incident response. The stated responsibilities describe the general nature of the work and are not an exhaustive list.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field, and/or 5+ years of equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years of experience supporting enterprise-level IT infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with Aruba networking technologies, including ClearPass, wireless controllers, wired switching, and dynamic segmentation.
• Strong understanding of routing and switching fundamentals, including OSPF, BGP, and TCP/IP.
• Proven troubleshooting skills in complex, multi-site environments.
• Proficiency in network architecture, including LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and large-venue environments.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel in writing and verbally.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on listening and questioning.
• Ability to present ideas in a business-friendly and user-friendly manner.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls or similar next-generation firewalls.
• Ability to design and clearly document network architecture.
• Aruba certifications (e.g., ACSA, ACSP, ACMP) or equivalent industry certifications (CCNA/CCNP).
• Strong understanding of networking structures, theories, principles, and practices.
• Project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support Aruba network infrastructure, including wireless controllers, switching, and dynamic segmentation.
• Administer Aruba ClearPass for network access control and policy enforcement.
• Administer Ruckus wireless networks.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network performance across stadiums, offices, and remote sites.
• Configure and manage routing and switching protocols, including OSPF, BGP, and VLANs.
• Participate in network upgrades, expansions, and incident response.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level