Network Engineer

Now Hiring: Network Engineer

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite/week)

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: $95K–$100K

Industry: Higher Education

Schedule: 40 hours/week | Some on-call may be required

Are you a hands-on Network Engineer who thrives in hybrid environments and wants to support a mission-driven institution in the heart of Boston? This is a key role supporting the wired and wireless infrastructure for a major university — with additional responsibilities supporting a nearby college (with stipend).

You’ll join a tight-knit IT team focused on delivering seamless, secure, and scalable network services to students, faculty, and staff.

• Manage and maintain wired and wireless network infrastructure across multiple campuses


• Install, configure, and support equipment from Extreme Networks, Aruba, Juniper, F5, and Ivanti


• Administer LAN, WAN, VoIP, VPN, Internet, and BGP protocols


• Troubleshoot performance issues and implement proactive solutions


• Collaborate with IT peers to ensure stability and integration across systems


• Maintain network documentation and enforce security standards


• Keep current with evolving networking technologies and best practices

• 4+ years of hands-on network engineering experience


• Strong knowledge of Extreme Networks, Aruba, and Juniper gear


• Solid grasp of networking fundamentals: LAN, WAN, VoIP, BGP, and VPN


• Experience supporting large, distributed environments (higher ed is a plus!)


• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail


• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

• Familiarity with F5 and Ivanti tools


• Prior experience in a college or university setting


• Ability to create and manage clear network documentation

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  Local candidates only — must be able to be onsite 3 days/week

  
  


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  No visa sponsorship available

  
  


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  Three-round interview process

  
  


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  Background check required

  
  

This is a great opportunity to join a values-driven organization making a real impact in the Boston education community.

Interested? Reach out to learn more — let’s get you in front of the hiring team.

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