Network Engineer IV

University Operations:

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The Opportunity :

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 position serves as a senior technical resource responsible for developing scalable, secure, and high-performing network solutions that support the university's academic, research, and administrative environments. This position will collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to ensure network reliability, performance, security, and future scalability.

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 ensure seamless integration of network services and technologies.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network professionals while contributing to departmental initiatives and projects.
- Support network connectivity solutions 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 efforts 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 efforts.
- Assist with technology projects, operational initiatives, and other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 9 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6) .

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience designing, implementing, supporting enterprise network infrastructure, and 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 within enterprise environments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, customer service skills, and ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience designing and administering large-scale enterprise network environments, as well as data center networking, cloud connectivity, and hybrid infrastructure solutions experience.
- Strong knowledge of network architecture, routing, switching, wireless networking, and network performance optimization.
- Experience utilizing 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 working 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 are preferred

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

- The anticipated salary range for this position is $105,000 - $125,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
- If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.
- All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.
- UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

- Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
- Retirement savings options
- Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
- Education assistance
- And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide (https://hr.ucf.edu/current-employees/benefits/).

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Department
UCF IT

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Type of Appointment
Regular

Expected Salary
$89,076.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date
10-29-2026-12-00-AM
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