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As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives-on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.\nAt the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.\nNo matter where you're located-on campus or online-you are part of a mission that transforms lives andmakes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.\n________________________________________________________________________\nImportant Immigration Information:\nA Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton State University subject to this fee.\nIn addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.\n________________________________________________________________________\nThe Network Engineer II, under general direction, performs complex and non-routine specialized network engineering functions, such as troubleshooting, analysis, research, and problem-solving. Applies automation and AI-driven solutions to improve network monitoring, incident response, security posture, and operational efficiency across enterprise network infrastructure. Serves as Campus Security Authority.\nPosition is in office and located at the main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Standard work hours are Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm or as work requirements indicate which includes the ability to work after hours, evenings, weekends and/or holidays on a limited basis.\n\nResponsibilities\nImplements network design activities.\nImplements tests used to certify network to required installation design standards.\nAnalyzes, troubleshoots, tracks, and repairs data communications networks. Works with clients to identify networking supporting clients’ goals. Consults with clients to review project plans and schedules, secure approval of test results, and discuss problems or concerns.\nReviews the accuracy of documentation of network engineering designs, plans, maps, methods, and procedures. Documents problems and repairs.\nImplements new technology deployments and integration testing. Monitors and maintains network security.\nImplements the evaluation of new technologies to determine their applicability with regards to clients’ needs.\nAssists project leader with developing work plans and time schedules for projects, including outlining phases, identifying personnel, and computing equipment requirements.\nMinimum Qualifications\nRequired Education and Experience\nBachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nThree years of related experience.\nRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\nKnowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of advanced analysis, troubleshooting, problem-solving, client relations skills, requirement assessment and analysis, project management methodology, and proficiency with the Information Technology Interface Library (ITIL).\nAbility to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.\nPreferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\nNetwork related certifications, (e.g., JNCIA-Junos, CCNA, Network+, ECSE Design, CompTIA A+, Net+, Security +)\nNetwork related work experience higher education enterprise (WLAN & LAN)\nAbility to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment system.\nCompensation & Benefits\nSalary: Commensurate with experience\nSalary Range:\nThe target base annual salary range is $53,496.80 up to $58,846.48 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.\nWe are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and qualifying part-time employees. Our Careers Page offers an overview of the great benefits we offer; for detailed information visit our Benefits Information page.\nQualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.\nApplication Procedure:\nDuring the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via \"Submit\" action.\nEmployment applications must include:\nCompleted online application\nCover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications\nCurriculum Vitae or Resume\nAt least 3 current professional references and their full contact information\nApplications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.\nAll positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.\nEqual Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7124,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Higher Education"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-10T16:37:51Z"}],"visa":[{"country":"US","licensed_sponsor":true,"adverts_offering_sponsorship_24m":0,"sanctioned_now":false,"evidence":"H-1B filings in 12 months: 15 · green card filings: 5","filings_12m":15,"filings_prev_12m":12,"green_card_filings_12m":5,"median_offered_wage_usd":75000,"route":null,"cap_exempt":true,"checked_at":"2026-11-10T11:34:35+00:00","sources":["US Department of Labor: LCA disclosure data (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3)","US Department of Labor: PERM disclosure data (green cards)"],"filings_for_role_12m":0}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":45,"reasons":["conf:1","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-11-10T18:06:08Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/tarleton-state-university-network-engineer-ii","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/tarleton-state-university-network-engineer-ii.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-10T18:06:08Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":7572,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-11T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1779728},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1779728"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Ftarleton-state-university-network-engineer-ii"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":2,"usd":0.2},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Ftarleton-state-university-network-engineer-ii"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Ftarleton-state-university-network-engineer-ii"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/tarleton-state-university-network-engineer-ii\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Ftarleton-state-university-network-engineer-ii"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":4025146}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"tarleton.edu","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":4025146},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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