Network Engineer

The Network Engineer role will implement and support the University’s enterprise

Cisco network environment. This role focuses on engineering-level execution,

advanced troubleshooting, and technical leadership for complex network systems,

while operating within established architectural standards and strategic

direction.

The Network Engineer works beyond day-to-day administration to deliver reliable,

secure, and scalable network solutions, supporting academic instruction,

research, healthcare-related programs, and administrative operations. This

position partners closely with Network Administrators, Information Security, and

infrastructure teams to ensure the network operates effectively and evolves in a

controlled, supportable manner.

Essential Functions:

Network Engineering & Implementation

• Engineer, implement, and enhance enterprise network solutions across wired,

wireless, WAN, and security domains.

• Translate approved designs and standards into production-ready

configurations and implementations.

• Lead technical execution for network upgrades, expansions, and major

changes.

• Validate configurations and changes to ensure performance, resilience, and

security requirements are met.

Advanced Troubleshooting & Escalation

• Serve as the escalation point for complex or non-routine network issues

beyond administrative support.

• Perform deep technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective

engineering actions.

• Resolve systemic performance, stability, and interoperability issues.

• Support post-incident analysis and contribute to continuous improvement

efforts.

Security Engineering & Controls

• Engineer and implement network security controls including segmentation,

access control, firewall policies, and secure remote connectivity.

• Partner with Information Security to implement security requirements

aligned with FERPA, HIPAA, PCI, and institutional standards.

• Support vulnerability remediation and security-driven network changes.

Standards, Lifecycle & Optimization

• Implement and enforce network engineering standards and best practices.

• Participate in lifecycle planning for network hardware, software, and

licensing.

• Evaluate and test new features, platforms, and capabilities within existing

network standards.

• Ensure engineered solutions are operationally supportable by Network

Administrators.

Collaboration & Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Network Administrators.

• Work with cross-functional IT teams to deliver integrated infrastructure

solutions.

• Coordinate with vendors and service providers on complex technical issues

and implementations.

• Clearly document engineered solutions and transition them into operational

support.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related
• field or equivalent professional experience.
• • Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification
• • 4+ years of experience in network engineering roles.
• • Strong hands-on experience with:
• • Cisco Enterprise routing and switching
• • Cisco wireless networks
• • Cisco VPN technologies
• • Palo Alto Firewalls
• • Demonstrated experience implementing and supporting complex network
• environments.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• • Cisco Hardware & Cisco IOS
• • DHCP and DNS
• • Ethernet
• • Fiber Optics - Network
• • Data Center Operations
• • Network Security Fundamentals
• • Performance Tuning/Monitoring
• • Accountability & Adaptability
• • Collaboration and teamwork
• • Customer Relationship Management
• • Innovative/creative thinking
• • Mission/Service orientation
• • Backup Management Systems
• • Telecommunications - Video/Voice
• • Wireless Networking
• • Network Security Principles
• • Network operating systems
• • Equipment configuration, testing, and repair
• • Knowledge of network protocols
• • Knowledge of Server operating systems.
• • Network evaluation using standard tools.
• • Ability to accurately diagnose problems.
• • Operate network test equipment
• • Openness (zest) for learning
• • Results orientation
• • Vendor Relationship Management
• • Oral/written communication
• • Time Management
• • Technical Writing
• • Problem Solving
• Licenses/Certifications:
• • CCNA Preferred
• • ITIL certification or achieve certification within 6 months of hire
• Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory
• educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified
• students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without
• regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age,
• disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
• veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment
• policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are
• administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all
• applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and
• in educational activities.
• Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the
• application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at
• [email protected]. [[email protected]] Creighton University seeks candidates who
• understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.