Junior Network Engineer

Position Type:
Auxiliary - Technical/Info Services/Technical Services

Date Posted:
6/24/2026

Location:
Technical Services
Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans

Information Technology Compensation Plan
Salary Range: Pay Grade 4 - $32.14 - $46.24/Hour
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non - Exempt
Reports To: Network Operation Supervisor

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible


PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• Monitoring and responding to hardware, software, and network problems. This position is also responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of the district's network.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Texas driver's license
• Preference for applicants with Network Industry Certifications (Cisco, Palo Alto, A10 Networks, SolarWinds, etc.)
• Preference for applicants with college-level Computer Science studies

Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Network infrastructure engineering, implementation, and design
• Network Security (NERC CIP and NIST CSF)
• NAC solutions
• Cisco iOS, Palo Alto PAN OS, A10 ACOS, SolarWinds, etc.
• Maintain accurate documentation and coordinate network project activity
• Monitor critical system redundancy and security for disaster recovery procedures and preparedness
• Monitor network performance, and asset inventory, utilizing network management tools and following industry best practices
• Manage contractors and consultants on a per-project basis
• Create, maintain, and back up configurations for network equipment

Experience:
• Engineering/Implementation of new Layer 2/3 networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN) that leverage EIGRP/OSPF and BGP protocols
• Engineering of new firewall, NAC, wireless installations
• Familiarity with A/V, security systems, cabling, and multicast
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously from design to implementation
• Ability to communicate technical information to other technical team members and non-technical staff
• Have a minimum of 2 years' experience with environments listed in the special skills section

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Manage district core routing and switching, wireless, firewall, and network encryption/decryption
• Provide second level network support from tiers of escalation troubleshooting local and cloud infrastructure
• Monitor network performance and integrity
• Create, oversee and test security measures
• Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness
• Integrating new systems
• Maintain complete technical documentation
• Maintain inventory replacement schedule for 1, 3, and 5 year cycles
• Assist communication with vendors regarding licensing, maintenance, and support subscriptions
• Manage contractors and consultants as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment while maintaining a high degree of professionalism
• Strong ability to multitask
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including occasional prolonged and irregular hours
• Able to solve complex problems with tight deadlines
• Communicating well in both oral and written form, complying with timelines

Physical demands/environmental factors:
• Reaching with hands and arms and frequently repeating the same hand, arm, or finger motion
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds
• Seeing close work such as typed or handwritten material

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.