Network Infrastructure Engineer

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

. Provide network engineering support for capital projects, facility renovations, campus development initiatives, and infrastructure-related projects across the university .

Posted 10/9/2026part-timeNashville • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network engineering, including the ability to configure, deploy, and validate network infrastructure solutions while maintaining accurate documentation and collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders.

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Network Infrastructure TechnologiesTroubleshooting Network IssuesTechnical Documentation CreationCollaboration and Communication SkillsProject Management Coordination

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Hard Skills

SwitchingRoutingStructured CablingNetwork Connectivity PrinciplesNetwork Infrastructure ConfigurationNetwork Performance AnalysisImplementation ProceduresQuality ReviewsValidation and TestingTechnical Methodologies

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingTechnical JudgmentGuidance and Support

Industry Keywords

Network Engineering StandardsInfrastructure ProjectsCapital ProjectsFacility RenovationsCampus DevelopmentImplementation RisksProject RecordsLessons LearnedTechnical StakeholdersOn-Call Duties

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide network engineering support for capital projects, facility renovations, campus development initiatives, and infrastructure-related projects across the university
Independently deliver assigned network infrastructure components in accordance with standards, schedules, and project requirements
Coordinate implementation activities with project managers, contractors, facilities personnel, vendors, and technical teams
Configure, deploy, and validate network infrastructure solutions for routine and moderately complex environments
Identify implementation risks, dependencies, and design inconsistencies, and communicate recommendations
Analyze and resolve routine to moderately complex network infrastructure issues
Evaluate installation, connectivity, and performance concerns and implement corrective actions
Perform validation and testing to confirm functional, operational, and performance requirements
Investigate recurring issues and recommend improvements that reduce future incidents and support effort
Apply network engineering standards, specifications, and implementation procedures
Conduct quality reviews and verify compliance with documented infrastructure requirements
Develop and maintain network diagrams, implementation records, configuration documentation, and testing results
Maintain project records and capture lessons learned
Partner with internal technology teams and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives
Communicate technical information, project status, risks, and implementation outcomes to technical and non-technical audiences
Provide informal guidance on established network infrastructure practices and implementation processes
Report administratively and functionally to the Manager of Network Infrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is necessary
3-5 years of relevant experience is necessary
Working knowledge of enterprise network infrastructure technologies, including switching, routing, structured cabling, and network connectivity principles is necessary
Ability to independently implement and support routine to moderately complex network infrastructure solutions using established engineering standards
Skill in troubleshooting and resolving network infrastructure issues through systematic analysis and proven technical methodologies
Ability to create and maintain accurate technical documentation, network diagrams, and implementation records
Effective collaboration and communication skills for coordinating work across project teams, contractors, vendors, and technical stakeholders
Ability to identify improvement opportunities, exercise sound technical judgment, and deliver reliable results with minimal rework
Demonstrated commitment to VUIT’s Guiding Principles is necessary
Must be able to work on site at least one day per week and when in-person presence is required
Ability to participate in rotating after-hours on-call duties

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work schedule combining on-campus and remote work
Remote work privileges
Rotating on-call duties for after-hours incident response and requests
Informal guidance or mentorship opportunities
Professional growth and learning opportunities
Equal-opportunity employment