Network Infrastructure Engineer
About The Position
The Network Infrastructure Engineer provides network engineering support for capital projects, facility renovations, campus development initiatives, and other infrastructure-related projects across the university. Under moderate supervision, the engineer independently completes well-defined infrastructure work, applies established practices to routine and moderately complex assignments, and resolves common technical issues using proven methods and standards. The role supports reliable, maintainable, and operationally effective network services through planning, implementation, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement, while coordinating with project stakeholders and technical teams. The position works within Vanderbilt University Information Technology (VUIT), a human-centric organization focused on advancing the university through innovative solutions and collaborative, frictionless experiences. This role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with at least one on-campus day per week and additional on-site presence for activities requiring it. The position includes rotating on-call duties for after-hours incidents and requests. It has no direct supervisory responsibility, though it may provide informal guidance or mentorship. The role reports administratively and functionally to the Manager of Network Infrastructure.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience.
- Working knowledge of enterprise network infrastructure technologies, including switching, routing, structured cabling, and network connectivity principles.
- Ability to independently implement and support routine to moderately complex network infrastructure solutions using established engineering standards.
- Skill in troubleshooting and resolving network infrastructure issues through systematic analysis and proven technical methodologies.
- Ability to create and maintain accurate technical documentation, network diagrams, and implementation records that support operational continuity.
- Effective collaboration and communication skills for coordinating work across project teams, contractors, vendors, and technical stakeholders.
- Ability to identify improvement opportunities, exercise sound technical judgment, and deliver reliable results with minimal rework.
- Demonstrated commitment to VUIT’s Guiding Principles.
Responsibilities
- Deliver assigned network infrastructure components of capital, renovation, and campus development projects according to established standards, schedules, and project requirements.
- Coordinate implementation with project managers, contractors, facilities personnel, vendors, and technical teams.
- Configure, deploy, and validate network infrastructure solutions in routine and moderately complex environments.
- Identify implementation risks, dependencies, and design inconsistencies, and communicate recommendations.
- Analyze and resolve routine to moderately complex network infrastructure issues using established troubleshooting techniques.
- Evaluate installation, connectivity, and performance concerns and implement corrective actions.
- Perform validation and testing to confirm infrastructure meets functional, operational, and performance requirements.
- Investigate recurring issues, identify contributing factors, and recommend practical improvements.
- Escalate complex technical challenges with accurate analysis and supporting information.
- Apply network engineering standards, specifications, and procedures to ensure consistent, supportable solutions.
- Review deployments and technical deliverables for quality, accuracy, reliability, and maintainability.
- Verify compliance with documented infrastructure requirements and remediate identified deficiencies.
- Identify opportunities to reduce defects, improve deployment consistency, and strengthen operational readiness.
- Develop and maintain network diagrams, implementation records, configuration documentation, and testing results.
- Ensure documentation reflects deployed infrastructure and supports operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and knowledge transfer.
- Maintain project records and capture lessons learned and technical observations.
- Coordinate infrastructure activities with internal technology teams and external stakeholders.
- Communicate technical information, project status, risks, and implementation outcomes to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Provide informal guidance on established network infrastructure practices and implementation processes.
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule combining on-campus and remote work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
