Network Security Engineer

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You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.Closing Date:06/30/2026Type of Position:Network Design and AdministrationWorkstudy Position:NoJob Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Sponsorship Available:NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.Department:Cybersecurity SupportDepartment's Website:https://its.uark.edu/Summary of Job Duties:The Network Security Engineer provides senior-level operational and project support for systems associated with the university’s network security and network authentication infrastructure. The Network Security Engineer will work closely with the Network Enterprise Systems team lead, Director of Infrastructure Systems, and the information Technology Security team to achieve a campus goal of a highly available and reliable network by securing the network from interruption. Job responsibilities for this position will be to operate, develop and grow the network security environment in a collaborative team environment with individual system responsibilities assigned as needed in support of strategic goals. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited institution of higher educationAt least four years of formal IT-related job experienceAt least two years designing and implementing network security solutionsAt least five years of experience using Palo AltoAt least two years of experience using AzurePreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related from an accredited institution of higher educationAn advanced degree in any field, such as a master’s degreeMaster's degree in information technology degree Experience with deploying and supporting Network Access Control (NAC)Network Security certification from a leading technology vendor that displays proficiency in network security concepts; JNCIS, PCNSA, PCNSE or equivalentA network certification from a leading technology vendor in a specialization, such as data center, network security, virtualization, or equivalentAt least four years of IT experience in a formal role related to enterprise network securityIT-related work experience in higher educationIT-related work experience in a large enterprise of 1000+ employeesExperience with Microsoft Development OpsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skillsStrong customer service skillsHighly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail skillsAble to conduct research into networking issues and networking products as requiredAbility to present ideas in user-friendly languageProven analytical and problem-solving abilitiesAble to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environmentAble to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentAdditional Information:Salary Information:$67,909 - $84,886 Commensurate with education and experienceRequired Documents to Apply:Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeOptional Documents:Proof of Veteran StatusRecruitment Contact Infor