SEN NOC Network Engineer

New Mexico State University•Las Cruces, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The SEN NOC Network Engineer works with the PSL IT team to design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level network solutions supporting connectivity needs for K–12 schools throughout the state. The role develops integrated network architectures, assesses network capacity and operability, and gathers end-user metrics to inform recommendations for network improvements. It collaborates with SEN SOC staff to integrate cybersecurity measures across network design and operations. The position applies Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools such as Ansible to automate network deployment and maintenance. It evaluates emerging technologies and vendor offerings to recommend innovative, cost-effective solutions for SEN’s infrastructure. The Network Engineer also mentors students and colleagues, conducts risk assessments, provides advanced technical support, ensures compliance with applicable standards and policies (including cybersecurity requirements), and makes strategic recommendations to the SEN NOC Supervisor and PSL leadership regarding future network enhancements and expansions. This is a full-time, exempt position contingent upon external funding, with a standard Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. work schedule. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment. Physical effort is none or very limited; lifting may involve average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking. Exposure to physical risk is none or very limited.

Requirements

Associate's degree and 4 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain a government secret clearance within one year and maintain the clearance throughout employment.
Subject to random drug testing under drug-free workplace requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Three years of experience directly related to the job duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level network solutions that meet K–12 schools’ connectivity needs across the state.
Develop integrated network architectures and assess network capacity and operability.
Gather metrics from end users and use them to make data-driven recommendations for network improvements.
Collaborate with SEN SOC staff to integrate cybersecurity measures into network design and operation.
Apply Infrastructure as Code principles and use tools such as Ansible to automate network deployment and maintenance tasks.
Evaluate emerging technologies and vendor offerings and recommend innovative, cost-effective infrastructure solutions.
Mentor students and colleagues and share expertise to support their professional growth.
Conduct risk assessments and provide advanced technical support.
Ensure compliance with standards and policies, including cybersecurity requirements.
Recommend future network enhancements and expansions to the SEN NOC Supervisor and PSL leadership.