Senior Network Engineer

What We're Looking For

Baylor University seeks an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join its centralized IT Network Services Group. This role is responsible for designing, engineering, and maintaining secure, reliable, and high‑performance network services across all major campus environments—including faculty / staff, residential, Wi‑Fi, OT / IoT, research, and datacenter networks spanning physical, virtual, and cloud components.

Candidates must demonstrate deep knowledge of complex enterprise network operations, strong analytical and architectural skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position requires managing multiple concurrent projects with tight timelines, independently evaluating emerging technologies, and architecting new solutions to advance the university’s network infrastructure. The Senior Network Engineer will also mentor Network Administrators by providing technical guidance and modeling best practices.

A Bachelors degree and 6 years of experience are required. A Master’s degree and 10 years of experience is preferred. Tis position does require to be On-Site at Baylor University located in Waco, Texas.

Additional Requirements :

Technical Skills

• Enterprise Wi-Fi access points and controller solutions
• Enterprise Ethernet switching solutions
• Wi-Fi site survey and wireless diagnostics tools
• Deep understanding of switching and routing operations, including OSPF, IS‑IS, and BGP
• Strong knowledge of TCP / IPv4 and TCP / IPv6
• Installation and troubleshooting of CAT6A cabling
• Fiber‑optic termination and troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting of coax / CATV cabling
• Experience with firewalls, VPN appliances, load balancers, and cloud networking architectures
• Experience implementing network security and compliance best practices
• Strong proficiency with Python scripting and network automation frameworks

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.

What You Will Do

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus.