Senior network support / technical support

Posting/Functional TitleSenior Network Administrator

University Pay Plan TitleSr Network Administrator

DepartmentNetwork Operations

Five years of professional experience in network administration, network engineering, or closely related enterprise network infrastructure work.

Professional experience supporting enterprise wireless networking technologies.

Professional experience supporting network security technologies, such as firewalls, IPS / IDS , network access control, Cisco ISE , segmentation, or related security platforms.

Experience supporting data center network infrastructure.

Experience with network fabric technologies, such as EVPN / VXLAN , Cisco SDA , ACI , virtualized routing, or comparable fabric-based architectures.

Experience supporting MPLS , VRF , SD- WAN , or complex WAN routing environments.

Experience with Cisco ISE , NAC , 802.1X, device profiling, guest access, posture, or network segmentation.

Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, APIs, Git, configuration management systems, or similar tools.

Experience working in higher education, government, large enterprise, healthcare, or another complex multi-site environment.

Current or prior network-related certifications, such as CCNP , CCIE , JNCIP , CWNP , Aruba, Ruckus, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or comparable credentials.

Network Administrator to help design, operate, secure, and modernize the university’s multi-campus network infrastructure. This is a senior technical role responsible for supporting enterprise wired, wireless, data center, security, and wide-area network services used across the university.

The position works with a broad range of network technologies, including routing and switching, network fabrics, data center networks, wireless infrastructure, SD- WAN , network security platforms, Cisco ISE , monitoring systems, and automation tools. The successful candidate will be expected to provide technical leadership, solve complex problems, contribute to network architecture decisions, and help deliver infrastructure projects from planning through implementation.

Texas State University operates a large, heterogeneous network environment supporting academic, administrative, residential, research, and campus life services. The network includes equipment and platforms from multiple manufacturers, including Cisco, Juniper, HP/Aruba, and Ruckus Wireless. The team emphasizes reliable service delivery, standards-based design, operational consistency, security, documentation, and continuous improvement.

This role will have meaningful technical ownership in the operation and evolution of the campus network. Responsibilities include both hands-on administration and higher-level engineering work, such as developing standards, improving network reliability, leading technical projects, mentoring other staff, and coordinating with vendors and campus stakeholders.

Design, administer, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure, including campus routing and switching, wireless, data center networks, network fabrics, WAN /SD- WAN , and related services.

Support network security and access control platforms, including Cisco ISE , network segmentation, authentication/authorization policies, and related security integrations.

Diagnose and resolve complex network incidents affecting wired, wireless, data center, WAN , and security services.

Lead and support network infrastructure projects from planning through implementation, including design, change coordination, testing, documentation, and operational handoff.

Develop and maintain network standards, diagrams, procedures, configuration templates, and operational documentation.

Monitor network performance, availability, capacity, and reliability; Automate network operations using scripting, APIs, configuration management tools, monitoring platforms, and AI-assisted workflows where appropriate.

participate in a shared after-hours on-call rotation, currently one week every six weeks.

Limited hybrid work may be available after onboarding, typically up to one day per week, subject to operational needs and supervisor approval.

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.

Generous Time Off:Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.

Professional Growth:Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.

Welcoming Campus:Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.

Tuition Benefits:Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.

Retirement Security:Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Applicant Document