Fast Facts

WGU is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to manage and support LAN, WAN, and security appliances while ensuring reliable network performance and infrastructure improvements.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include managing network devices, testing network systems, and escalating issues while supporting voice, data, and wireless infrastructure.

Skills: Required skills include knowledge of switching, routing protocols, WAN technology, security software, and virtualization with a focus on attention to detail and self-starting abilities.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 8 years of network administration experience; vendor certifications like CCNA/CCNP are preferred.

Location: Position is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, with potential for occasional travel.

Compensation: $116000 - $174100 / Annually

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Grade: Technical 408Pay Range: $116,000.00 - $174,100.00

Job Description

Job Duties

• Manages and supports LAN and WAN network devices.
• Manages and supports Internet access and security appliances.
• Manages and supports remote and wireless access.
• Tests and evaluates network systems to eliminate problems and make improvements.
• Escalates network problems to appropriate vendors and/or internal personnel.
• Manages technology planning through ongoing research and consulting.
• Architects, plans, implements and supports the voice, data, and wireless network and computing infrastructure.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

KSAs

• Knowledge of switching (Capacity Planning & VLAN’s) and routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)
• Knowledge of WAN Technology (MPLS, VPLS, VPN) and Voice Technology (VOIP, QOS, SIP)
• Skilled at large scale wireless deployments
• Ability to use security software, including anti-virus, anti-spam, and anti-spyware
• Knowledgeable in application transport and network infrastructure protocols (SSL/TLS, DNS, DHCP, WINS, NTP, FTP, HTTP, SMTP, CIFS, LDAP, and Microsoft AD) and possesses an understanding of how to support these applications/protocols when accessed through VPN and firewall appliances.
• Knowledge of load balancing technologies (F5, ELB) and network automation (Cisco ACI, VRO)
• Knowledge of VMware for server virtualization
• Knowledge and experience with IPv4, IPv6, TCP, HSRP/GLBP, IPSEC, VPN, DNS, and HTTP
• Energetic self-starter
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Thorough and gives attention to detail
• Ability to be ‘on-call’ for period tasks outside of normal working hours.
• Ability to travel
• Knowledge of power management

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 8 years of network administration experience
• Vendor Certifications (CCNA/CCNP)
• Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.