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Hiring Salary

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Occupational Category

Professional

Requisition

202600013S

Title

Network Architect I

FLSA Status

Exempt

Department

Networking

Division

Information Technology

Open Date

01/20/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Educational And Experience Requirement

Bachelor's degree with a major in computer science or related field from an accredited institution with one year relevant experience in directly related field. Certifications in network, internet, and voice over IP may be substituted for experience. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose Of Position

Works as part of a team providing the design of complex networking services to the SHSU campuses. Oversees network design and installation, policy development, training, monitoring, and analysis of existing hardware and software.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists in the design and analysis of the network infrastructure to include but not limited to: cable plant, wireless, digital signage, fiber/copper paths, security cameras, broadband circuit, switches and routers, and voice over IP.
• Assists with overseeing various hardware and software resources to identify strengths, weaknesses, and potential benefits to the university.
• Assists in the maintenance of the local area network or wide area network, cable and hardware installations, and inventories.
• Assists with the maintenance of the network's physical and logical structures, including all network connections.
• Maintains network support software.
• Assists with identifying security enhancements to network facilities.
• Assists with the development of procedures for use at network facilities.
• Assists with training others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Requires a high level of independent judgment and initiative. Requires a demonstrated ability to establish congenial work relationships and communicate effectively within department, workgroup, throughout the university with professional or managerial staff, and with outside vendors. Interprets and implements complex policies affecting the department or university level. Requires critical judgment and complex reasoning to solve division and university issues. Requires attention to detail as errors can be potentially serious or hazardous.

This position is designated as a critical infrastructure role and requires the employee to undergo periodic reviews of their criminal history and potential connections to foreign adversaries, as required by applicable policies and regulations. See HR-19 and FO-71 for additional details.

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EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.