What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer position at The Tennessee Board of Regents?
Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open-access college. Southwest has 6 campuses / centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.
We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!
Title : Network Engineer
Employee Classification : Other Professionals
Institution : Southwest Tennessee Community College
Department : Infrastructure Services Administration
Campus Location : STCC - Multiple Campus Locations
Job Summary
The Division of Administrative Services is seeking an innovative and experienced Network Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Director of Technology Operations, this full-time, fiscal-year position is integral to maintaining the College's modern, secure, and high-performing network infrastructure.
This role focuses on the design, deployment, and management of advanced networking and communication systems. The ideal candidate will leverage cutting-edge technologies to ensure robust performance, scalability, and security, supporting the College's mission to deliver exceptional technology experiences.
Job Duties
- Next-Generation Network Infrastructure Management
Design, implement, and maintain high-performance local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and Wi-Fi 6 / 6E wireless networks across all college locations.
Deploy and manage zero-trust network architectures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, GDPR).
Integrate network infrastructure with cloud-based services (e.g., Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and other SaaS platforms).
Deploy and manage modern VoIP and Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) platforms, such as Cisco Webex, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams.
Leverage automation tools to streamline network configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting processes.
Contribute to long-term strategic planning for network infrastructure upgrades, aligning with the College's goals.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree in Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Proficiency in networking technologies, including Ethernet, TCP / IP, VLANs, and QoS.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded :
A summary of our benefits can be found below :
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Southwest Tennessee Community College is a TBR and AA / EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.
