Position Title:
Network Engineer II
Job Group:
Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in technology related field.
Demonstrated experience with monitoring and logging applications.
Demonstrated experience with enterprise wireless technologies (Cisco preferred).
Demonstrated experience with data center network technologies (Cisco preferred).
Demonstrated experience routing and switching technologies (Cisco preferred)
Demonstrated experience managing firewalls in varied network environments
Job Description:
Summary
Iowa State University is seeking a highly motivated individual to join a team dedicated to providing tier 2/3 support and assisting in the monitoring, maintenance, and deployment of enterprise-grade network services to make the ISU community an exceptional place to work, teach, research, and learn. The Network Engineer II position is a highly technical role responsible for upkeep and operation of the ISU data network.
This position is responsible for troubleshooting and configuration of routing, switching, security, and wireless network equipment of moderate complexity. Other duties include documentation of network services, deployment and use of network monitoring solutions, dashboarding performance metrics, and proactive identification of capacity and performance issues. The ability to work a flexible off-hours schedule for planned and unplanned maintenance is required. This position may assist with network architecture design, feasibility, and cost studies. They will interact with campus wide projects and initiatives, working closely with other IT staff and vendors to identify and implement appropriate network solutions to the campus environment, as well as provide third tier support to campus IT customers.
Successful applicants must be detail oriented, self-motivated, possess excellent communication skills, and can troubleshoot while learning new skills, tools, and technologies. They also possess strong time management, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills with the ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex problems.
A Network Engineer II is an intermediate career level position requiring an ability to demonstrate a solid knowledge of network related technology. They will possess a broad working knowledge that can be demonstrated by experience in a professional or enterprise capacity and able to exercise judgement to determine the appropriate actions to resolve problems. Information Technology Services (ITS) provides core computing, network services, enterprise systems, and information security resources to the students, faculty, and staff of Iowa State. ITS partners with IT professionals from around campus to provide more specialized IT resources to ISU’s academic and business units.
Level Guidelines
• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides guidance to students
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
PS809
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by October 14, 2025.
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date:
October 1, 2025
Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R17871
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