Network Engineer

Position Description & Details

Overview

Posting Open Date: 10/26/2026

Posting Close Date and Time: 11/15/2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Position Number: 00100358

Position Title: Network Engineer (Associate, Regular, or Senior)

Department: Network Services

Number of Openings: 1

Employment Type: Full-time, benefited, exempt from Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime, position in the 3000 broadband.

Work Schedule: The standard North Dakota University System (NDUS) Core Technology Services (CTS) workday is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). This position requires occasional evening or weekend hours for critical events, system updates, or incident response

Travel: This position will not have regular travel requirements, but will need to respond to infrastructure locations in Grand Forks, North Dakota within a specified period of time, during emergent situations

Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota. A flexible work arrangement may be available based on position level and operational requirements. Associate and Network Engineers must reside within a 20-minute response time of Grand Forks; Senior Network Engineers must reside within a two-hour response time.

Please note: NDUS CTS is currently not hiring remote employees in the following states: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Nebraska, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Washington, and any country outside of the United States.

Salary

• Associate Network Engineer: $63,000 + annual salary

• Network Engineer: $79,000 + annual salary

• Senior Network Engineer: $94,000 + annual salary

Pay is based on several factors including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure, certification and other business considerations.

Benefits

CTS offers a competitive benefits package (opens in a new tab) including 100% employer-paid single and family health insurance premiums, generous retirement plan, annual and sick leave, 10 paid holidays, employee tuition waiver program, spouse and dependent tuition discounts, basic life insurance, employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. CTS also offers a variety of voluntary benefits, such as dental and vision care, flexible spending accounts, and supplemental life and retirement plans.

Job Summary

The Network Engineer is a technical member of the NDUS Core Technology Services (CTS) Network Services Team, responsible for implementing, maintaining, and supporting secure, reliable, and scalable enterprise networks across campuses, data centers, cloud environments, and intercampus connections. The position manages network hardware and software, including Cisco switches, routers, wireless controllers, Palo Alto firewalls, and related technologies. Responsibilities include leveraging security tools such as Delinea, Tenable, and Sectigo; troubleshooting complex network and security issues; contributing to technical standards and architecture; and supporting lifecycle planning, budgeting, and procurement. The Network Engineer also participates in projects, maintains documentation, mentors less-experienced staff, and collaborates with technology partners. Under the direction of the Manager of Network Services, the position exercises independent technical judgment while coordinating with the Network Architect and other technology leaders.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-year degree in a related field (for example: networking, information technology, information systems, computer science, or telecommunications) or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and work experience

• 1 year of work experience in an IT environment

• Foundational knowledge of the OSI Model, TCP/IP, subnetting, Ethernet, VLANs, routing, wireless networking, DNS, DHCP, and network security practices

• Ability to follow technical procedures and accurately document work

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in networking
• Experience supporting switches, routers, wireless networks, or end-user connectivity
• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring or ticketing systems
• Hold relevant networking certification(s) such as: Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network +, or a comparable certification
• Experience working in Higher Education

About the North Dakota University System (NDUS)

The NDUS is a unified system of higher education governed by the State Board of Higher Education. Organized in 1990, the system includes two research universities, four regional universities and five community colleges.

The mission of the State Board of Higher Education and the Commissioner of the North Dakota University System is to unleash the potential of higher education in the state to enhance the quality of life, and the social and economic vitality of all served by its public colleges and universities.

About Core Technology Services (CTS)

CTS provides centralized, secure information management and enterprise technology services that connect academic and business systems across the NDUS institutions. These services enable users to access the tools and information they need for teaching, learning, research, and daily operations.

About the Infrastructure & Operations Team

Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) forms the foundation of the NDUS technology environment. The division includes Identity and Access Management, Data Center Operations, Network Services, System Administration, Database Administration, and Endpoint Services. Together, these teams deliver a stable and secure platform on which every application and service depends.

Working in partnership with CTS colleagues, campus staff, vendors, and the North Dakota

Information Technology (NDIT) team, I&O ensures that NDUS has a technology framework that is reliable, resilient, and adaptable. Their efforts safeguard sensitive data, support uninterrupted processing, and provide the operational stability needed for students, faculty, and staff to thrive.

Application Materials Required

A resume and cover letter specifically addressing how you meet each advertised minimum and preferred qualification.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted directly through the official NDUS careers site (opens in a new window) will be considered. To apply, please visit https://ndus.edu/ndus-overview/careers, scroll down to the Careers at Core Technology Services section, and click the Apply button for position you are interested in. Once inside the position description page, click the Apply for Job button in the upper-right hand corner to start your online application. During the application process you will then be prompted to upload your resume and cover letter.

Veterans Preference Notice

This position is subject to the North Dakota Veterans Preference procedure. To claim veterans' preference, applicants must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date.

Proof of eligibility documentation is outlined below.

• Veteran: Attach legible copy of

• Department of Defense Form 214 (DD-214) Report of Separation showing character of service or

• National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service (NGB 22) from National Guard or Reserve.

• Disabled Veteran: Attach legible copy of

• DD-214 Report of Separation showing character of service or

• NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve,

• Letter less than 1 year old from Veterans Administration indicating a disability.

• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: Attach legible copy of

• DD-214 Report of Separation showing character of service or

• NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve, and

• A letter less than one year old from the Veterans Administration indicating the veterans 100% disability status or extra-schedular rating to include individual unemployability which results in the veteran being paid at the one hundred percent rate.,

• Copy of marriage certificate

• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: Attach legible copy of

• DD-214 Report of Separation showing character of service (if applicable) or

• NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve,

• Veterans death certificate or Department of Defense Form 1300 (DD 1300) if died in service

• Letter less than 1 year old from the Veterans Administration indicating unremarried spouse is in receipt of dependent indemnity compensation-DIC (if applicable)

• Marriage certificate.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. CTS is an E-Verify employer. This position does not support visa sponsorship.

Questions and Reasonable Accommodation Information

If you need additional job information, require assistance, or would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or recruitment process, please contact the CTS Human Resources Director, Jennifer Swanson, by phone at 701-792-6315, teletypewriter (TTY) 800-366-6888, or email jennifer.swanson.3@ndus.edu

Confidentiality Of Application Materials

Pursuant to North Dakota Century 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are exempt, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action (AA) Statement

NDUS CTS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

No Smoking Notice

The State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with North Dakota Century Code 23-12-10.