SEN NOC Network Engineer

Department Contact: Brooke Yaksich, psl_hrs@psl.nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

 

Advertising Summary: Join the PSL IT team as an SEN NOC Network Engineer

 

Position Details

Position Title: SEN NOC Network Engineer

College/Division: Physical Science Laboratory

Department: 470563-PSL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.00

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level network solutions that meet the connectivity needs of K-12 schools across the state. This includes developing integrated network architectures, assessing network capacity and operability, and gathering metrics from end users to facilitate data-driven recommendations for network improvements. The role requires collaboration with SEN SOC staff to ensure robust cybersecurity measures are integrated into all aspects of the network’s design and operation. The position requires a solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and experience with tools such as Ansible for automating network deployment and maintenance tasks. While DevOps expertise is not required, familiarity with IaC concepts enables the Network Engineer to contribute to scalable and efficient network operations. The Evaluates emerging technologies and vendor offerings to recommend innovative and cost-effective solutions that enhance SEN’s infrastructure. In addition to technical responsibilities, mentors students and colleagues, shares knowledge and expertise to support their professional growth. The role involves conducting risk assessments, providing advanced technical support, and ensuring compliance with standards and policies, including cybersecurity requirements. This position also makes strategic recommendations to the SEN NOC Supervisor and PSL leadership for future network enhancements and expansions.

 

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:  Associate's Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience.

Equivalent Qualifications:  None

Preferred Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree in a related field and Three (3) years of experience directly related to the job duties and responsibilities.

Special Certification/Licensure:  Must be US citizen. The ability to obtain a government secret clearance within one year is required. Must maintain secret clearance throughout employment. This position is subject to random drug testing in compliance with its drug-free workplace requirements.

 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.