Network Engineer

StrataTech Education Group StrataTech Education Group focuses on the acquisition, growth and development of specialized career education schools, StrataTech Education Group focuses on the acquisition, growth and development of specialized career education schools, particularly skilled-trade programs designed to address the nation’s growing infrastructure needs. The company’s Tulsa Welding School subsidiary was founded in 1949 with campuses in Tulsa, Okla., Jacksonville, Fla., Houston, and Dallas (Irving) Texas. Tulsa Welding School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and is a member of the American Welding Society and the Association of Private Schools, Colleges, and Universities. TWS-Jacksonville is a branch campus of Tulsa Welding School, located at 2545 E. 11th St., Tulsa, OK 74104. Licensed by OBPVS and ASBPCE. Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2331. Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center (TWSTC), a branch campus of Tulsa Welding School, opened and started training students in 2014. TWSTC is located at 243A Greens Road in Houston, Texas. The Refrigeration School, Inc (RSI) was founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 1965. RSI trains students in the technical services that are needed today and challenges the student to reach their highest level of academic knowledge and leadership capabilities. Accredited School, ACCSC. Licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Post-Secondary Education. StrataTech - Core Values At StrataTech, we are zealous advocates of positive and sustainable life change through skilled trades education. We are laser focused on student success by focusing on organizational and operational improvements, a dedication to excellence in training programs, innovation and technology aligning industry transformations, and a culture built on human compassion, care, and service. Together, we are on fire to inspire and collectively strive to make a true impact in the lives of others. Collectively, our organizational core values are focused on promoting an incredible work environment, with genuine and authentic people, which is both challenging and fun, while focused on serving the needs of others. Together, we are united with the desire to make a positive impact in the lives we touch and in the communities we serve. Challenging and Fun: Challenging and fun describes our culture at StrataTech. We cultivate an environment in which our faculty, staff, and students feel joy in asking questions, challenging the status quo, and always innovating and exploring new horizons. With a forward-thinking mentality and an energizing spirit, together we find fun in every challenge. Creating an Incredible Work Environment: StrataTech Education Group and our schools, Tulsa Welding School, and The Refrigeration School Inc, exist to change people’s lives and create opportunities that empower them to build a life they’re proud of – for themselves, their families, and their communities. This applies as much to students as it does to faculty and staff. We are unified in our commitment to change lives through a collaborative, inclusive community that encourages excellence within each and every one of us. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), recognizing the importance of creating a culture that embraces and celebrates individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives. This commitment further strengthens our mission to change lives and build a vibrant community. Genuine People: We are all, individually, genuine people. As a unifying value, this means StrataTech is a space that actively encourages and celebrates each individual's authentic self. We care about each other's growth, both personally and professionally, and celebrate it, fostering genuine, authentic relationships based on honesty, accountability, respect, and being of service to one another. We hire genuine people and encourage them to bring their whole selves to work or the classroom every day. We have built a culture of kindness and support that helps people feel comfortable being themselves, confident about what they contribute, championed in taking risks or trying new things, and joyful about showing up. Force for Good: StrataTech is a force for good in the world by creating opportunities for people to find meaning, purpose, creativity, and financial stability. We espouse a conscious capitalist ethos that exists within our economic system but balances it with an ethical framework and the belief that life—and business—is about making a positive impact. We strive to make a positive and sustainable impact on the lives and communities (and world) we serve by creating employment opportunities both internally and in the trades that we train students for. Everyone has the potential to positively impact the world and we communicate that to our faculty, staff, and students. We are laser focused on student success by focusing on organizational and operational improvements, a dedication to excellence in training programs, innovation and technology aligning industry transformations, and a culture built on human compassion, care, and service. Together, we are on fire to inspire and collectively strive to make a true impact in the lives of others. Position Summary: The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and securing the institution's network infrastructure to support teaching, learning, research, and administrative operations. This role ensures reliable connectivity across campus locations, data centers, wireless networks, and cloud-based services while maintaining high standards of network performance, security, and availability. RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Design, implement, configure, and maintain the institution’s wired and wireless network infrastructure. Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity to ensure uninterrupted access to academic and administrative systems. Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless access points. Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity, performance, and security issues. Support campus-wide Wi‑Fi services for students, faculty, staff, and guests. Implement network security measures, including firewalls, network segmentation, access controls, and intrusion prevention. Maintain network documentation, including topology diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures. Collaborate with IT teams to support learning management systems, student information systems, cloud services, and other institutional applications. Plan and execute network upgrades, equipment replacements, and maintenance activities with minimal disruption. Monitor and optimize network performance using enterprise monitoring tools. Participate in disaster recovery planning and business continuity initiatives. Ensure compliance with institutional policies, cybersecurity standards, and applicable privacy and data protection regulations. Provide technical support and guidance to IT staff and assist with complex network-related incidents. Education and Experience: Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 3 years of experience in network engineering or network administration. Experience managing enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, and network security technologies. Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching, and wireless networking. Experience with Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or equivalent networking technologies. Experience supporting cloud networking environments is an asset. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. Preferred Certifications CCNA or CCNP CompTIA Network+ Fortinet NSE or equivalent Aruba Certified Professional (ACP) Juniper JNCIA/JNCIS Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Strong understanding of enterprise network architecture and cybersecurity best practices. Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues in a multi-campus or enterprise environment. Experience with network monitoring and management tools. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively in a collaborative environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Commitment to providing reliable technology services that support student success and institutional operations. Working Conditions Standard office environment with occasional work in data centers, communication rooms, and campus facilities. May require occasional evening or weekend work to perform scheduled maintenance or respond to critical incidents. Participation in an on-call rotation may be required. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr