Senior Network Engineer

A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For”. Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country’s largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

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 Bachelor's degree and six years of experience are required. A Master’s degree and ten years of experience is preferred.

This position does require its incumbent to be on-site at Baylor University located in Waco, Texas.

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

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

What You Will Do

Serve as an escalation point for Tier‑1 issues, providing expert-level network troubleshooting

Resolve Tier‑2 requests including firewall rule updates, VPN account provisioning, and other intermediate‑complexity network changes

Support reliable operation of diverse campus networks and associated systems

Lead network projects and contribute to planning and execution of major infrastructure initiatives

Maintain and troubleshoot enterprise network services such as: Network Access Control (NAC) systems

Network management platforms

DDI services (DNS, DHCP, IPAM)

RADIUS authentication systems

Windows and Linux servers supporting network operations

Perform proactive network monitoring, diagnostics, and performance optimization

Coordinate with hardware and software vendors on quotes, RMAs, escalated support cases, and technical guidance

Develop and maintain engineering‑level documentation, design diagrams, operational reports, and infrastructure standards

Create and maintain Python scripts and network automation tools to streamline deployments and improve operational efficiency

Independently evaluate new technologies, tools, and methodologies to modernize and optimize campus network services

Lead architectural design for new facilities, major network upgrades, and long‑term infrastructure initiatives

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. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds . Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.