Requisition ID: req36179

Working Title:
Systems/Network Analyst 3

Position Grade:
14

Position Summary:
Information Technologies at the University of New Mexico is seeking to hire a Systems/Networks Analyst 3 in the Data Networking Group. This position will be working on the Campus Network team and will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting network issues, in a multi-vendor network environment.

As a member of our team, this position will be responsible for the campus network. This will involve triage, troubleshooting, network design, estimation for new projects, customer tickets, and new building construction/remodels.
Systems/ Networks Analyst 3 are assigned to enterprise-wide design projects that impact the complete University network infrastructure.

A strong knowledge of networking concepts is critical for this position.
This specific role will involve daily maintenance, operations and upkeep of the UNM campus firewall services. This includes management of device configuration and updates, as well as maintenance of automated workflows/processes surrounding the firewall service as necessary.

Routing, switching, VOIP, VPN, Datacenter networking (NSX) and cloud technologies knowledge is a plus. Experience with Next-Gen firewalls and deep familiarity with IPS functionality, as well as python programing experience are also a plus. Certifications in TCP analysis are also a large plus.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by the department.
• Successful candidate may be subject to a criminal background check prior to starting work.

Additional Requirements: Applications need to include a complete professional work history with dates and hours worked.
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

Department:
IT Networks (320A)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $4,875.87 - $6,976.67

Benefits Eligible:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement:
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required:
Yes
For Best Consideration Date:
4/8/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Include Resume/UNMJobs application and Cover Letter. Applicants submitting incomplete application packages may not be considered for interview.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; at least 2 years of progressively responsible experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution and/or experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified may be interchangeable on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cisco Certificated Network Associate (CCNA) or CompTIA Network+
• Palo Alto PCNSE (current or expired)

Experience with the following:

• Palo Alto NGFW, Cisco ASA, Checkpoint
• Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL/Fedora)
• Microsoft Azure architecture
• Site-to-Site VPN Configuration
• SSL VPN Configuration
• BGP Routing and OSPF
• Python Automation frameworks