Job Overview
Location
Washington University Medical Campus
Job Type
Full-time
Category
DevOps & SysAdmin
Date Posted
May 10, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Provides technical and analytical support as a networking specialist for enterprise network planning, troubleshooting, security, and system administration, ensuring reliable connectivity and performance across the university’s infrastructure.
- • Serves as a tier-three resource for network performance and connectivity issues, assisting the Network Operation Center (NOC) and collaborating with the Security Operations Center (SOC) to resolve complex network problems and establish policies.
- • Configures and manages central network components including firewalls, VPN gateways, wireless controllers, and core/distribution layers to support end users and departments across data, voice, video, and VoIP networks.
- • Stays current with emerging technologies in routing, switching, wireless, and security, prepares and maintains detailed network documentation, and contributes to technology evaluation, testing, and implementation guidelines.
- • Works in a normal office environment with standard office equipment, requiring typical desk-based work and offering remote flexibility as part of the WashU IT team.
- • Part of Washington University in St. Louis’ IT division, supporting the institution’s mission through secure, scalable, and innovative network services that enable academic, research, and operational excellence.
- • Opportunity to develop deep expertise in enterprise networking, contribute to strategic infrastructure projects, and grow into advanced technical or leadership roles within a prestigious academic medical center environment.
🎯 Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering.
- • Minimum of two years of professional experience in network design, including hands-on work with routing, switching, and network architecture.
- • Demonstrated experience configuring and managing enterprise network components such as firewalls, VPN gateways, wireless controllers, and core/distribution switches.
- • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and network security principles.
- • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting network configurations, collaborating with teams, and supporting end users.
- • Ability to work effectively in a team environment, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic IT setting.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Up to 22 days of vacation per year, 10 recognized holidays, and accrued sick time to support work-life balance.
- • Competitive health insurance plans with priority appointments, lower copays/coinsurance, and access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- • Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees, providing convenient and sustainable commuting options.
- • Defined contribution retirement savings plan (403(b)) with university matching contributions starting at 7%, helping build long-term financial security.
- • Tuition remission benefits covering 100% of dependent undergraduate tuition at WashU and 40% at other institutions after seven years of service.
- • Wellness programs including mental health resources, mindfulness courses, annual health screenings, financial counseling, and access to dietitians and employee assistance programs (EAP).
- • Four weeks of caregiver leave for new parents, plus family care resources for childcare and adult care needs.
Skills & Technologies
About Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university founded in 1853. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across seven schools, including Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Law, and Business. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, the university is classified as an R1 doctoral university with very high research activity. It operates a 169-acre Danforth Campus and a 164-acre Medical Campus, along with the Tyson Research Center. The university is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish Hospital and conducts extensive interdisciplinary research in biomedicine, engineering, social policy, and the arts.
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