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About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
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Department Summary
UNT System Information Technology is a component of The University of North Texas System. The mission of UNT System Information Technology is simple: to be the best at delivering customer-aligned IT solutions and services. Our services are provided to all member institutions using an IT shared services governance model.
UNT System Information Technology provides the primary technology used by all campuses to support their operations. These include: shared resources of data centers, computing hardware, software applications, network and voice communications, collaboration and productivity capabilities, central web services, risk management, and security and compliance services. As a department, we strive to provide the most professional personnel possible to serve our campus constituents.
The University of North Texas is a state employer offering great benefits, including medical, dental, life, retirement, ample paid time off, and great work/life balance.
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Position Overview
The Network Engineer is responsible for engineering, implementing, and delivering network solutions that align with approved architectural standards and institutional security requirements for the University of North Texas System. This role focuses on translating approved designs into production-ready solutions, executing complex and non-standard changes, and serving as an escalation point for operational issues that require engineering intervention.
The position operates within a lifecycle-based model in which Architecture defines standards and designs, Engineering builds and integrates solutions, and Operations sustains production services. The Network Engineer is expected to incorporate security considerations into all engineering activities, including firewall policy, segmentation, access controls, and secure service integration, while operating under architectural governance and in coordination with Information Security.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in network implementation, operations, or support; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Industry-recognized networking certifications are preferred. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Working knowledge of enterprise network engineering principles, including routing, switching, wireless, wide area networking, and network security fundamentals.
* Ability to design and implement network solutions aligned to approved standards, security models, and architectural guidance.
* Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to resolve complex technical issues, document designs and implementations, and collaborate effectively with Operations, Architecture, and Information Security.
* Ability to manage multiple engineering efforts simultaneously and exercise sound technical judgment within defined governance boundaries.
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Preferred Qualifications
• Industry-recognized networking certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, JNCIS, JNCIP, or equivalent)
• Experience engineering enterprise campus, data center, and WAN network solutions
• Experience with firewall policy engineering, network segmentation, and secure access design
• Experience integrating network services with identity and access management systems
• Familiarity with network automation frameworks and infrastructure-as-code concepts
• Experience working within a formal architecture and change governance model
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Required License/Registration/Certifications
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Job Duties
- Engineer and implement network solutions aligned with approved architectural standards and reference designs.
- Design and implement complex and non-standard network changes, including routing, switching, wireless, and WAN services.
- Engineer firewall policies, segmentation, and secure network access in alignment with approved security models.
- Serve as an escalation point for operational issues requiring engineering analysis and remediation.
- Support service introductions by validating designs, implementation plans, and operational readiness.
- Collaborate with Network Architecture on design reviews, deviations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with Information Security to implement network controls that align with institutional security requirements.
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation, diagrams, and implementation standards.
- Opportunities for network automation Identify and efficiency improvements.
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Physical Requirements
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
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Environmental Hazards
- No adverse environmental conditions expected.
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Work Schedule
Generally, M-F, 8am - 5pm
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Driving University Vehicle
No
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Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
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Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
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Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
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