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Closing Date:
06/30/2026
Network Design and Administration
Workstudy Position:
No
Regular
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
No
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded 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.
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Cybersecurity Support
Department's Website:
https://its.uark.edu/
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited institution of higher education
At least four years of formal IT-related job experience
At least two years designing and implementing network security solutions
At least five years of experience using Palo Alto
At least two years of experience using Azure
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related from an accredited institution of higher education
An advanced degree in any field, such as a master’s degree
Master'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 equivalent
A network certification from a leading technology vendor in a specialization, such as data center, network security, virtualization, or equivalent
At least four years of IT experience in a formal role related to enterprise network security
IT-related work experience in higher education
IT-related work experience in a large enterprise of 1000+ employees
Experience with Microsoft Development Ops
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Strong customer service skills
Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail skills
Able to conduct research into networking issues and networking products as required
Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment
Able to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
$67,909 - $84,886 Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, ce031@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; seven community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.
The University of Arkansas System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 70,000 students, employs over 27,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $4 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement.
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.
