Network Engineer IV

University of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The UCF IT division within University Operations is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer IV to support the design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of the university’s enterprise network infrastructure. This senior technical resource develops scalable, secure, high-performing network solutions supporting academic, research, and administrative environments, and collaborates with cross-functional IT teams to ensure network reliability, performance, security, and future scalability. The position supports enterprise LAN infrastructure, on-premises data centers, cloud environments, and wireless network initiatives. It also contributes technical leadership and mentorship, maintains network documentation, and helps plan infrastructure modernization. The anticipated salary range is $105,000–$125,000; the posting also lists an expected salary of $89,076.00 to negotiable. The final salary depends on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles, and candidates may be considered for additional vacancies in the department. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, UCF expects employees to reside in Florida when employment begins. Visa sponsorship and H-1B transfers are not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 9 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship and H-1B transfers are not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure, including troubleshooting complex network connectivity and performance issues.
Knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies, routing, switching, wireless networking, and network monitoring tools.
Experience supporting network security and connectivity requirements in enterprise environments.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience designing and administering large-scale enterprise network environments, including data center networking, cloud connectivity, and hybrid infrastructure solutions.
Strong knowledge of network architecture, routing, switching, wireless networking, and network performance optimization.
Experience using network monitoring, diagnostic, and performance management tools.
Familiarity with network security principles, compliance requirements, and secure network design practices.
Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation, network diagrams, and operational procedures.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior technical staff.
Experience in higher education, research, healthcare, or other complex enterprise environments.
Industry certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), CompTIA Network+, Aruba, Juniper, or equivalent certifications.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimize enterprise LAN infrastructure to support organizational needs and improve network performance, reliability, and availability.
Evaluate, recommend, and deploy network hardware and software solutions that enhance operational effectiveness and user connectivity.
Collaborate with system administrators, engineers, infrastructure teams, and IT support staff to integrate network services and technologies.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network professionals while contributing to departmental initiatives and projects.
Support network connectivity for on-premises data centers and cloud environments, ensuring secure and reliable communications.
Monitor network performance and proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network issues to minimize service disruptions.
Support wireless network design and implementation in partnership with wireless infrastructure teams.
Maintain network architecture diagrams, configuration documentation, operational procedures, and performance reports.
Analyze network utilization, capacity, and life-cycle needs to support long-term planning and infrastructure modernization.
Assist with technology projects, operational initiatives, and other related duties as assigned.