Manager, Network Engineering

Business Title
Manager, Network Engineering

Applications Accepted From
University
Wide, Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested individuals should
complete an online application and be prepared to upload the following documents at the time of application:

1. Current CV or
Resume
2. Cover letter summarizing interest and qualifications for the role
3. Professional references with current contact
information including email addresses.

For full consideration, please submit your application by position closing
date.

This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and
supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and
retirement.

Posting Number: 2016450T

Department Summary

OHIO IT partners with colleges and units to deliver reliable, secure, and user-centered technology that supports
teaching, learning, research, and operations. We work in a product-oriented model, aligning roadmaps and services to university priorities,
improving experience, building trust, and increasing efficiency. Team members collaborate across IT, academic and administrative units, and
vendors to solve problems, reduce risk, and deliver measurable outcomes for the University.

The Manager, Network
Engineering serves as Ohio University’s senior network engineering leader, responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, and
performance of university-wide network and telephone services. Combines deep technical expertise with direct people management, leading a
team of engineering and operations staff while maintaining accountability for the strategic direction and long-term health of enterprise
network infrastructure. Evaluates emerging technologies, establishes implementation standards, ensures alignment with security and
compliance requirements, and drives large-scale projects from requirements through execution. Works across LAN,
WAN, WLAN, data center, and enterprise telephony environments from a centralized
position within OIT.

Position Profile

Designs and implements
enterprise network and communication systems and solutions for the university. Configures network components, troubleshoots and resolves
networking problems, and evaluates new networking technologies and products. Manages the integration, provisioning, and procurement of
voice, data, and video networking technologies. Creates and develops network architecture design solutions for infrastructure
systems.

Level Summary

Manages a work unit or a team and has full authority over personnel
actions within the work unit. Contributes to the development of the area’s operational plan, ensuring alignment with broader departmental or
institutional goals. Accountable for the achievement of the unit’s operational objectives, improving performance and addressing resource
needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages a medium-sized team. Directly oversees at least
2.0 FTE employees or one or more supervisors. Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, manage
performance, discharge, assign duties, reward, and discipline employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities

Responsible for managing team or department budgets and resources.

Problem Solving

Addresses departmental or cross-team issues, devises long-term solutions.

Independence of
Action

Acts independently, with consultation with senior management.

Communication and
Collaboration

Facilitates communication among team and higher-level leadership, builds relationships across
University.

Physical Requirements

This role involves both desk-based work and hands-on support
of technology in office, classroom, or data center environments. Physical demands range from extended use of a computer to lifting and
installing IT equipment (up to 50 pounds). Work may require movement across campus, working in confined spaces, and standing for long
periods.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5 or more
years of related professional experience, and 3 or more years of supervisory experience, or equivalent education and
experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering results in a large or federated
  environment (higher ed, public sector).
• Demonstrated impact on satisfaction, reliability, adoption, or other metrics.
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively with partners, customers, and stakeholders with diverse perspectives and needs
• Strong
  skills in written and verbal communication, especially stakeholder communication and collaboration.
• Familiarity with IT risk,
  accessibility, and security practices.
• Comfort with IT methodologies and practices (agile, service management, etc.).
• Expert-level experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise network infrastructure including LAN,
  WAN, WLAN, and data center environments.
• Experience with enterprise telephony
  systems and unified communications platforms.
• Demonstrated experience leading or managing technical teams, including hiring,
  development, and performance management.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, contracts, and technology procurement
  processes.
• Experience developing and managing budgets for large-scale infrastructure programs.
• Demonstrated ability to
  lead complex, multi-phase network projects from planning through implementation.
• Experience establishing engineering standards,
  operational procedures, and documentation practices.
• Familiarity with network security principles and practices, including
  segmentation, access control, and threat mitigation.
• Relevant industry certification or equivalent demonstrated experience (e.g.,
  CCNP, CCIE, or similar).

Department
Information
and Technology Office

Pay Rate: Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience in
relation to the minimum qualifications for the position, while also considering internal equity. Ohio University is proud to offer a robust
healthcare plan that includes maternity care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and
more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and
dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement,
flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and additional employee
resources. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.

Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible
Employees)

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Estimates are
informational only; exact coverage is determined by eligibility policies and official plan documents.

Pay Grade
21

Pay Range
$95,101.00-$163,086.00

FLSA Status
Exempt

Job Category: Administrative at-will appointment

Job Family
Information Technology

Job Sub Family
Network Engineering

Job Level
M2

Job Open
Date
07/22/2026

Posting End Date: 08/05/2026

Planning Unit:
Information Technology

Work Schedule

Full-time, M-F with core hours [8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ET],
on-site at the Athens campus. Limited in-state travel (<10%) to regional campuses and other related locations. Occasional evening/weekend
work for releases or peak periods. Rotating on-call and off hours maintenance windows as scheduled (may include evenings and
weekends).

Months
12 month

Campus: Athens

Expected hours
worked per week
40+

Expected duration of assignment
Ongoing

Applicants may
contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Don Pendergast, don.pendergast@ohio.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning
experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are
encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity,
gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal
opportunity employer.

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