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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** Indiana University of Pennsylvania - **Location:** Bloomington, IN, United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Configuration Management, Data Centers, Perl (Programming Language), Issue Tracking Systems, Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Layer, Network Administration, Office Suite, Remote Access Technology, Ansible, System Software, Wide Area Networks, Scripting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Git, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Cisco - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c077fc9deabd529a ## About the Role Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. EDUCATION Required * Bachelor's degree (preferably in Computer Science or related field) WORK EXPERIENCE Preferred * Some experience in network engineering or related experience SKILLS Required * Proficient written and verbal communication skills. * Maintains a high degree of professionalism. * Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills. * Demonstrates a high commitment to quality. * Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. * Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty. Preferred * Experience with network device and policy configuration on Cisco and Juniper. * Working with Ansible and Git. * Scripting in Perl or Python. * Experience using a trouble ticketing system. * Experience installing networking equipment. * Experience working with both AC and DC power. * Experience running fiber/copper connections. Working Conditions / Demands This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. Travel will sometimes be required to customer sites across the US to install, test, and turn up their WAN connections. ## Description This entry-level position is situated in GlobalNOCs federal/research network engineering team. You will be working with other technical staff, management, and customers to understand and address a variety of operational problems in wide area networks (WANs), data centers, firewalls, and remote access VPNs which are connected through national-scope IP/MPLS networks. The equipment you will be managing includes vendors such as Juniper Networks, Cisco Systems, and Ciena. Department-Specific Responsibilities * Implements customer migrations and new deployments, while following change procedures to mitigate customer impact and downtime. * Helps handle network emergencies, troubleshoot connectivity issues, answer trouble tickets, and participate in rotating on-call. * Helps create accurate documentation and entries in our DB for network management. * Role requires breadth and developing depth in all network layers, security, network hardware, and customer experience in order to deliver the optimal solution for our customers. * Communicates well across multiple teams including Engineering, Service Desk, Systems/Software, and Project Management, as well as our customers¿ organizations at several levels, over technologies such as Slack and Zoom/Meet/Teams. General responsibilities * Provides design, evaluation, development, and deployment of network system software and hardware technology. * Identifies and resolves problems, issues, and assignments in providing daily network operational support. * Implements improvements to ensure network performance and reliability. * Performs basic network analysis to support the growth and expansion of IU-managed networks. * Assists project teams and addresses technical network issues. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) ## Related Articles - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [IT Salaries in Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/286-it-salaries-in-austria) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)