Network Engineer II, Temporary

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!  JOB SUMMARY UTSW is seeking a Network Engineer II, Temporary to join our dynamic IT team. This key role will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of our network infrastructure in a complex academic medical environment. As the Network Engineer II, you will be instrumental in maintaining critical networking services that support our clinical, research, and educational missions, ensuring that our systems operate efficiently, securely, and reliably. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Aruba wireless infrastructure, Cisco networking, Palo Alto firewalls, network automation, and optical networking. However, hands on Aruba or Cisco enterprise networking experience is required for this role. You will work closely with the Network Manager and other IT staff to design and manage a secure, high-performing network that meets the unique needs of clinicians, researchers, educators, and administrative staff. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with on call rotations.  This position does not offer visa sponsorship and selected candidate must reside in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex or be willing to relocate. This position is fully on site for the first few months, transitioning to a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 from home) at department's discretion. This is a 6-month to 1-year temporary position with an opportunity to move to a permanent role depending on performance. BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONRequired Education Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.  Experience 4 years experience in an enterprise support role and relevant experience with software or appliances used in network systems. An equivalent combination of education and/or directly related experience may be substituted in lieu of the stated requirements. Licenses and Certifications CCNA Certification  JOB DUTIES Works directly with Senior Engineer to plan, document and implement network communications systems. Provides specifications and detailed documentation for the network architecture. Conducts coordinated testing of network design. Assists with responses to security incidents to prevent additional loss and obtains and preserves forensic evidence. Able to work independently for major network upgrade initiative, able to evaluate and assess new technologies and network components. Performs wired and wireless network installations, management, and monitoring as necessary. Plans and maintains WAN connected clinics and sites. Troubleshoots network components and recommends improvements. Provides documentation, project tracking, and management reporting for new projects. Remains knowledgeable of changes in technology, industry practices, and state and federal regulatory requirements by attending training, trade shows, and related venues. Serves as escalation support to Network Engineer I for Call Center problems (ServiceNow) assignments. Participates in on-call rotation and scheduled change windows whose duties include nights and weekends Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strongly prefer CCNA certification Works requires good verbal and written communications skills. Work requires skill in delivering timely, quality customer service. Work requires knowledge of authoritative standards, guidelines, and best practices relative to data network and security systems. Work requires ability to formulate and sustain effective and productive working relationships between diverse members of project teams and work with groups within Information Resources and other departments at the institution. Work requires knowledge of technical computer security issues and Windows, UNIX, and LINUX operating systems. Requires knowledge of routing protocols, campus and internet, wireless 802.1x, VOIP and HSNAC Work requires ability to configure routers and switches, as well as design and implement networking changes. Knowledge of cisco ACI and internet routing. Understands firewall systems, VPN systems and NAC authentication. Understands completely IPAM and DNS/DHCP Work requires ability to design and implement networking tools, which integrate with other computing systems. Work requires ability to exercise judgement and impact awareness working in sensitive compute facilities including computer center, internet POPs and critical health care locations. Has knowledge of WAN technologies, leased circuits and DWDM and optical transport systems. Work requires physical exertion working with and connecting network devices. Work requires exercise of independent judgment in application of procedures, techniques or practices to work problems. Work requires development of policies and procedures and recommendation of products for approval to meet department needs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS Working Conditions Office Setting PACT STATEMENT The following is the acronym, "PACT", and is fundamental to all non-clinical positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center: P-Problem Solving: Employees take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently, and to the satisfaction of customers, or managers. They show initiative in addressing areas of concern before they become problems. A-Ability, Attitude and Accountability: Employees exhibit ability to perform their job and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner reflecting a professional environment readily assuming obligations in a dependable and reliable manner. C-Communication, Contribution, and Collaboration: Who are our Customers? Anyone who requests our help, needs our work product, or receives our services. Employees focus on customer service with creative solutions while improving the customer experience through clear, courteous, and timely delivery and communication. Sharing ideas with others helps expand our contribution to department goals. T-Teamwork: Employees work to contribute to the department's success by supporting co-workers, promoting excellence in work product and customer service, and in maintaining a satisfying, caring environment for each other. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENTSecurity This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Created: 2026-03-05