Network Infrastructure Engineer

Vanderbilt University • Nashville, TN

17h • Hybrid

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 Vanderbilt University. Under moderate supervision, the engineer independently executes well-defined network infrastructure work, applies established engineering practices to routine and moderately complex assignments, and resolves common technical issues using proven methods and standards. The role supports planning, implementation, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement of network infrastructure deployments to help deliver reliable, maintainable, and operationally effective network services.

The position coordinates with project stakeholders and technical teams, conducts validation and quality reviews, troubleshoots issues, and maintains documentation that supports ongoing operations and future infrastructure work. It is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with on-campus attendance at least one day per week and as needed for in-person activities. The role also participates in rotating on-call duties for after-hours incident response and requests. It has no direct supervisory responsibility, though it may provide informal guidance or mentorship to colleagues. The position 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

• Independently deliver assigned network infrastructure components of capital, renovation, and campus development projects in accordance with established standards, schedules, and project requirements.
• Coordinate implementation activities with project managers, contractors, facilities personnel, vendors, and technical teams.
• Configure, deploy, and validate network infrastructure solutions for 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 and engineering practices.
• 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 established engineering standards, specifications, and implementation procedures.
• Conduct quality reviews of network deployments and technical deliverables, verify compliance with documented requirements, and remediate 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, knowledge transfer, lifecycle management, and future enhancements.
• Capture implementation lessons learned and technical observations to improve future project execution and operational effectiveness.
• Partner with internal technology teams and external stakeholders to coordinate infrastructure activities and achieve project objectives.
• 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 to project participants and peers.
• Participate in rotating on-call duties for after-hours incident response and requests.

What This Job Offers

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