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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Administrator - **Company:** R R C ROUND ROCK CAMPUS - **Location:** San Marcos, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, User Authentication, Border Gateway Protocol, Configuration Management, Profiling, Complex Networks, Data Centers, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Monitoring of Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Segmentation, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Dynamic Routing, Scripting, Identity Services Engine, Network Access Control, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, Reliability of Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Git, Data Center Networking, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Fortinet, TACACS+ Protocol, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58307/pre_apply ## About the Role * Five years of professional experience in network administration, network engineering, or closely related enterprise network infrastructure work. * Professional experience administering enterprise routing and switching infrastructure in a production environment. * Professional experience with dynamic routing protocols, such as BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, or EIGRP. * Professional experience supporting enterprise wireless networking technologies. * Professional experience supporting network security technologies, such as firewalls, IPS/IDS, network access control, Cisco ISE, segmentation, or related security platforms., * Experience supporting data center network infrastructure. * Experience with network fabric technologies, such as EVPN/VXLAN, Cisco SDA, ACI, virtualized routing, or comparable fabric-based architectures. * Experience supporting MPLS, VRF, SD-WAN, or complex WAN routing environments. * Experience with Cisco ISE, NAC, 802.1X, device profiling, guest access, posture, or network segmentation. * Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, APIs, Git, configuration management systems, or similar tools. * Experience working in higher education, government, large enterprise, healthcare, or another complex multi-site environment. * Current or prior network-related certifications, such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, CWNP, Aruba, Ruckus, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or comparable credentials. ## Description Limited hybrid work may be available after onboarding, typically up to one day per week, subject to operational needs and supervisor approval. This position is eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities, subject to university policy and departmental needs. ITAC will not sponsor or transfer visa sponsorship for this position., Texas State University is hiring a Sr. Network Administrator to help design, operate, secure, and modernize the university's multi-campus network infrastructure. This is a senior technical role responsible for supporting enterprise wired, wireless, data center, security, and wide-area network services used across the university. The position works with a broad range of network technologies, including routing and switching, network fabrics, data center networks, wireless infrastructure, SD-WAN, network security platforms, Cisco ISE, monitoring systems, and automation tools. The successful candidate will be expected to provide technical leadership, solve complex problems, contribute to network architecture decisions, and help deliver infrastructure projects from planning through implementation. About the Job Texas State University operates a large, heterogeneous network environment supporting academic, administrative, residential, research, and campus life services. The network includes equipment and platforms from multiple manufacturers, including Cisco, Juniper, HP/Aruba, and Ruckus Wireless. The team emphasizes reliable service delivery, standards-based design, operational consistency, security, documentation, and continuous improvement. This role will have meaningful technical ownership in the operation and evolution of the campus network. Responsibilities include both hands-on administration and higher-level engineering work, such as developing standards, improving network reliability, leading technical projects, mentoring other staff, and coordinating with vendors and campus stakeholders. Job Duties * Design, administer, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure, including campus routing and switching, wireless, data center networks, network fabrics, WAN/SD-WAN, and related services. * Support network security and access control platforms, including Cisco ISE, network segmentation, authentication/authorization policies, and related security integrations. * Diagnose and resolve complex network incidents affecting wired, wireless, data center, WAN, and security services. * Lead and support network infrastructure projects from planning through implementation, including design, change coordination, testing, documentation, and operational handoff. * Develop and maintain network standards, diagrams, procedures, configuration templates, and operational documentation. * Monitor network performance, availability, capacity, and reliability; identify trends and recommend improvements. * Automate network operations using scripting, APIs, configuration management tools, monitoring platforms, and AI-assisted workflows where appropriate. * Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and vendor coordination; participate in a shared after-hours on-call rotation, currently one week every six weeks. Additional Information to Applicants Limited hybrid work may be available after onboarding, typically up to one day per week, subject to operational needs and supervisor approval. This position is eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities, subject to university policy and departmental needs. ITAC will not sponsor or transfer visa sponsorship for this position. Job Open Date 08/26/2026 Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight) Open Until Filled Yes Normal Work Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Normal Work Hours Start 8:00AM Normal Work Hours End 5:00PM Posting Notices Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system. Legal and Required Notices Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications., 1. * Describe your day-to-day duties during your most recent five years of professional experience as a Network Administrator, Network Engineer, or equivalent enterprise network infrastructure role. Your response should clearly identify the network technologies, platforms, and responsibilities you worked with directly. (Open Ended Question) 2. * Describe your professional experience designing, administering, or troubleshooting enterprise routing, WAN, or network fabric technologies. Your response should identify the protocols, technologies, platforms, and environments you have worked with directly, such as BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, MPLS, VRF, SD-WAN, EVPN/VXLAN, Cisco SDA, ACI, or similar technologies. (Open Ended Question) 3. * Describe your professional experience administering, supporting, or troubleshooting enterprise network security and access control technologies. Your response should identify the platforms, tools, and responsibilities you have worked with directly, such as Cisco ISE, NAC, 802.1X, MAB, RADIUS/TACACS+, network segmentation, firewall policy, IPS/IDS, VPN, secure network design, or similar technologies. 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