Network Engineering Manager

Title: Network Engineering Manager

Employee Classification: Network Engineering Mgr

Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration

Division: SYS-Information Technology

SubDivision-Department: SYS-Information Technology

Department: SYS-Information Technology-925000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

UNT System Information Technology is a component of The University of North Texas System. The mission of UNT System Information Technology is simple: to be the best at delivering customer-aligned IT solutions and services. Our services are provided to all member institutions using an IT shared services governance model.

UNT System Information Technology provides the primary technology used by all campuses to support their operations. These include: shared resources of data centers, computing hardware, software applications, network and voice communications, collaboration and productivity capabilities, central web services, risk management, and security and compliance services. As a department, we strive to provide the most professional personnel possible to serve our campus constituents.

The University of North Texas is a state employer offering great benefits, including medical, dental, life, retirement, ample paid time off, and great work/life balance.

Position Overview

The Network Engineering Manager is responsible for the leadership, quality, and delivery performance of the Network Engineering function within the University of North Texas System. This role oversees engineering staff responsible for implementing secure, standards-aligned network solutions and complex changes. The position ensures predictable delivery, engineering quality, and effective collaboration with Network Architecture and Network Operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise network engineering, operations, or support; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of enterprise network engineering, including routing, switching, wireless, firewall, segmentation, and WAN technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, manage engineering backlogs, and deliver complex solutions within governance frameworks.
• Ability to evaluate design quality, manage risk, and communicate effectively with Architecture, Operations, Information Security, and leadership.
• Strong people management and mentoring skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing enterprise network engineering teams
• Strong background in secure network design and implementation
• Experience operating within formal architecture and change governance models
• Familiarity with automation and infrastructure-as-code concepts
• Advanced networking certifications

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Lead and manage the Network Engineering team, including staffing, coaching, and performance management.
• Ensure delivery of secure, standards-aligned network solutions and complex changes.
• Manage engineering intake, prioritization, and delivery commitments.
• Ensure engineering quality through design reviews, standards adherence, and collaboration with Architecture.
• Serve as escalation point for complex technical and security-related engineering issues.
• Coordinate service introductions and engineering-to-operations handoffs.
• Track and report engineering delivery performance, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Generally, M-F, 8am - 5pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.