Network Engineer III

Texas A&M - Kingsville•Kingsville, TX

20h

About The Position

Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region’s premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution’s 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region. Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo. For more information, click here . The Network Engineer III, under direction, serves as a technical lead for network engineering projects or services. Provides technical oversight for the application of and compliance with technical standards. Completes reports and summaries for management and users including project status reports, problem reports, and progress summaries.

Requirements

Education - Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience - Five years of related experience.
Working knowledge of basic office applications.
Knowledge of project management principles and practices
Advanced client relations skills.
Ability to communicate and work with vendors.
Strong adaptability to change.
Strong team leadership skills.
Excellent written and spoken communication.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with other teams/departments.
Physical Requirements Ability to move up to 40 lbs with assistance (network equipment).
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors, with possible elevated noise levels and heat.
This position is security sensitive
This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment.
This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
This position may require work beyond the normal office hours and/or work on weekends depending on the project or task.

Nice To Haves

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
5-10 years of IT network experience

Responsibilities

Network Operations & Support Provide advanced support for network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance
Troubleshoot and resolve network issues across a variety of systems and environments
Partner with the network security team to implement and support network changes
Deliver excellent customer service for both routine and complex network needs
Project Leadership Lead the design, implementation, and deployment of network infrastructure projects
Review and validate network designs to ensure alignment with standards and best practices
Coordinate testing and ensure successful delivery of network solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders on project execution
Administrative Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements to enhance network performance and reliability
Maintain and improve network documentation, diagrams, and procedures
Contribute to process improvements and system optimization initiatives
Development and Collaboration Mentor staff and student workers, fostering growth and technical development
Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for complex network challenges
Other Duties as Assigned The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages.
In addition to base pay, TAMUK provides eligible employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support employees’ well-being, professional growth, and financial security.
Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).
Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
Tuition Benefits: Employee Tuition Assistance Program Book scholarships
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
8+ hours of vacation per month
8 hours of sick leave per month
8 hours of paid Birthday leave
12-15 paid holidays per year