NEA Network Security Engineer 1 or 2

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If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: NEA Network Security Engineer 1 or 2 Position Type: Professional / Unclassified Department: LSUAM FA - ITS - TA - UNI - NE - Network Security LAN/WAN (Sam Ziadeh (00008409)) Work Location: 0201 Fred C.

Frey Computing Services Building Pay Grade: Professional

Job Description

This position with the ITS/UNI Network Engineering team. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, administrating and monitoring a complex network infrastructure comprised of equipment such as routers, switches, firewalls, VPN appliances, network controllers, and various other appliances that support LSU's faculty, staff, and student population. This position will act as a subject matter expert for networking and be expected to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network and security issues.

Mentoring of junior analysts, student employees, and other employees at UNI will also be expected. Job

Responsibilities

• Engineer 1- Design: Assists in the design and implementation of network services and infrastructure that support business and academic needs.
• Works with engineers, analysts, customers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and support the development of network solutions.
• Collaborates with the IT Security Policy group to implement network security controls and standards.
• Assists in building lab and test environments to simulate and validate network configurations.
• Prepares and maintains basic technical documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and implementation details.
• Works under the guidance of senior engineers to develop technical knowledge of networking technologies, tools, and best practices.
• (30%) Operations: Assists with the configuration, installation, maintenance, and support of network security hardware and software, including switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Monitors network performance, availability, and reliability using established tools and processes.
• Applies foundational networking principles and established procedures to troubleshoot and resolve routine network issues.
• Performs site surveys, data collection, and technical preparation activities for network infrastructure projects.
• Supports routine updates to firewall policies and switch access control lists (ACLs) as directed by senior engineers or the IT Security team.
• (30%) Support: Provides technical support for network-related issues and responds to alerts generated by monitoring systems.
• Escalates complex issues to senior engineers or appropriate teams for resolution.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with customers, engineers, analysts, and other LSU stakeholders.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of technical and support documentation for internal use.
• Works collaboratively within a team environment to support reliable and secure network services while continuing to build technical skills and knowledge.
• (30%) Other duties as assigned.
• (10%) Engineer 2- Design: Participates in the design and implementation of enterprise network security solutions that support business and academic needs.
• Works with engineers, analysts, customers, and other stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements and contribute to the development of secure and scalable network designs.
• Collaborates with senior engineers and the IT Security Policy group to implement network security controls and standards.
• Assists in evaluating technologies and provides input and recommendations for network solutions in alignment with established architectural standards.
• Builds and supports lab and test environments to validate and optimize network configurations.
• Develops and maintains detailed technical documentation, including network diagrams and implementation plans.
• (35%) Operations: D Configures, deploys, and supports network security infrastructure across a distributed environment.
• Monitors network performance, capacity, and reliability, and identifies and resolves issues, including more complex problems, using established tools and processes.
• Applies advanced networking principles and protocols—including routing, switching, and security—to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Supports technologies such as firewalls, NAC, AAA, IPAM, and dynamic routing protocols.
• Assists with automation efforts and uses tools and scripting to improve operational efficiency and consistency.
• Supports network segmentation, including Layer 2 and Layer 3 environments such as VRFs and VXLAN/EVPN.
• (30%) Support: Resolves network issues and serves as an escalation resource for Engineer I staff, working with senior engineers as needed to restore services.
• Participates in incident response and problem resolution activities.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support reliable network services.
• Provides guidance and knowledge sharing to junior staff.
• Participates in change management processes to ensure changes are planned, tested, and implemented appropriately.
• Maintains accurate technical documentation and ensures the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive network and institutional information.
• (25%) Other duties as assigned.
• (10%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Engineer 1- Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of network protocols including Ethernet, TCP/IP, spanning tree, DHCP, DNS, ARP, IPsec, static routing, SNMP, NAT, NTP, 802.1q, etc in order to configure and troubleshoot Ethernet switches and security appliances.
• Understands the difference between types of cables and how they relate to other aspects of a network.
• Coordinates the plans for and deployment of smaller projects as assigned.
• This includes collaboration, notifications, change management, etc.
• Engineer 2- Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience.
• Demonstrates a proficient understanding of control plan policing, network virtualization, high availability, PKI, remote access technologies, IDS/IPS.
• Corrects more advanced network health as well as security-related issues independently or as reported by junior analysts or other team.
• Assists advanced engineers with product evaluations and conducts independent evaluations of more basic equipment.
• +LSU values skills, experience, and expertise.
• Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply -- a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer 1- 3 years of experience.
• Engineer 2- 5 years of experience.
• Special or Physical

Qualifications

• This position may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18.
• Position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Additional

Job Description

Special Instructions: A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire. Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Mary Bordelon at [email protected]. Posting Date: April 2, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): July 31, 2026 Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits

- LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information: For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [email protected]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

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