About the role

What will you do at Baylor University Graduate School?

What We're Looking For

Baylor University seeks an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join its
centralized IT Network Services Group. This role is responsible for designing,
engineering, and maintaining secure, reliable, and high‑performance network
services across all major campus environments—including faculty/staff,
residential, Wi‑Fi, OT/IoT, research, and datacenter networks spanning physical,
virtual, and cloud components.
Candidates must demonstrate deep knowledge of complex enterprise network
operations, strong analytical and architectural skills, and excellent
communication abilities. This position requires managing multiple concurrent
projects with tight timelines, independently evaluating emerging technologies,
and architecting new solutions to advance the university’s network
infrastructure. The Senior Network Engineer will also mentor Network
Administrators by providing technical guidance and modeling best practices.
A Bachelors degree and 6 years of experience are required. A Master’s degree and
10 years of experience is preferred. This position does require to be On-Site at
Baylor University located in Waco, Texas.
Additional

Requirements

Technical Skills
* Enterprise Wi-Fi access points and controller solutions
* Enterprise Ethernet switching solutions
* Wi-Fi site survey and wireless diagnostics tools
* Deep understanding of switching and routing operations, including OSPF,
IS‑IS, and BGP
* Strong knowledge of TCP/IPv4 and TCP/IPv6
* Installation and troubleshooting of CAT6A cabling
* Fiber‑optic termination and troubleshooting
* Troubleshooting of coax/CATV cabling
* Experience with firewalls, VPN appliances, load balancers, and cloud
networking architectures
* Experience implementing network security and compliance best practices
* Strong proficiency with Python scripting and network automation frameworks
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a
Full-Time basis.

What You Will Do

1. Advanced Operational Support & Escalation
* Serve as an escalation point for Tier‑1 issues, providing expert-level
network troubleshooting
* Resolve Tier‑2 requests including firewall rule updates, VPN account
provisioning, and other intermediate‑complexity network changes
2. Campuswide Network and Services Support
* Support reliable operation of diverse campus networks and associated
systems
* Lead network projects and contribute to planning and execution of major
infrastructure initiatives
* Maintain and troubleshoot enterprise network services such as:
* Network Access Control (NAC) systems
* Network management platforms
* DDI services (DNS, DHCP, IPAM)
* RADIUS authentication systems
* Windows and Linux servers supporting network operations
3. Monitoring, Diagnostics & Vendor Management
* Perform proactive network monitoring, diagnostics, and performance
optimization
* Coordinate with hardware and software vendors on quotes, RMAs, escalated
support cases, and technical guidance
4. Documentation & Automation
* Develop and maintain engineering‑level documentation, design diagrams,
operational reports, and infrastructure standards
* Create and maintain Python scripts and network automation tools to
streamline deployments and improve operational efficiency
5. Architecture & Technology Evaluation
* Independently evaluate new technologies, tools, and methodologies to
modernize and optimize campus network services
* Lead architectural design for new facilities, major network upgrades, and
long‑term infrastructure initiatives
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive
benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous
time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions.
Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s
wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active
college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
[https://www.baylor.edu/hr/index.php?id=949184]
Explore & Engage
Learn more about Baylor [https://www.baylor.edu/about/] and our strategic
vision, Baylor in Deeds [https://strategicplan.web.baylor.edu/]. Also, explore
our great hometown of Waco [https://www.baylor.edu/waco/] and the many
opportunities to engage locally.
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Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the
Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all
applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color,
sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability.
Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination
[https://disclosures.web.baylor.edu/notice-non-discrimination] may be read
online.

Which skills does this role require?

IS-ISFiber-optic TerminationCloud NetworkingNetwork Access ControlFiber-opticNACDDIDNSDHCPIPAMRADIUSLinuxWindows ServerNetwork ArchitectureNetwork DiagnosticsIoTOTData CenterInfrastructure Planning

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