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Job Title
Network Specialist IV
Requisition Number
RE54502
Department Name
3L600:ITS Networking & Infrastructure
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
46
Salary Range
$52,021-85,800/year
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements of this position include: Occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 25lbs; regularly standing or walking with objects 10-25lbs; regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with regular repetitive motions (such as typing); utilizing mouse, keyboard, and phone for portions of the day. Ability to travel to various locations on and off-campus for meetings.
Shift
Primarily days (i.e. Monday – Friday, 8a-5p, 40 hours per week) Please be aware that as an exempt position, job duties may occasionally require additional time in the evenings, nights, holidays and/or weekends to accomplish work goals in excess of 40hours per week. Required to participate in the after-hours and Holiday on-call rotation with other network staff
Job Summary
Keep the University Securely and Reliably Connected
The University of Kentucky is seeking a Network Specialist IV to join our Information Technology Services team, supporting enterprise networking and infrastructure. This position is part of UK’s evolving IT strategy and will report through the Technology Services department in Beyond Blue effective July 1, 2026.
This role sits at the core of connectivity, reliability, and security, helping ensure the university’s network systems operate smoothly and efficiently. You’ll play a key role in supporting and enhancing a complex enterprise environment by resolving issues, implementing solutions, and contributing to the stability and performance of critical infrastructure used across campus.
What You’ll Do
As demand for secure, high-performing, and scalable network systems continues to grow, this role is critical to ensuring uninterrupted service across the university.
In This Position, You’ll Help
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows and Office Suite. Customer service experience
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree / 4 years of paid network experience; Cisco CCNA certification is preferred for this position but not required.
Deadline To Apply
06/04/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Network Specialist IV
Requisition Number
RE54502
Department Name
3L600:ITS Networking & Infrastructure
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
46
Salary Range
$52,021-85,800/year
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements of this position include: Occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 25lbs; regularly standing or walking with objects 10-25lbs; regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with regular repetitive motions (such as typing); utilizing mouse, keyboard, and phone for portions of the day. Ability to travel to various locations on and off-campus for meetings.
Shift
Primarily days (i.e. Monday – Friday, 8a-5p, 40 hours per week) Please be aware that as an exempt position, job duties may occasionally require additional time in the evenings, nights, holidays and/or weekends to accomplish work goals in excess of 40hours per week. Required to participate in the after-hours and Holiday on-call rotation with other network staff
Job Summary
Keep the University Securely and Reliably Connected
The University of Kentucky is seeking a Network Specialist IV to join our Information Technology Services team, supporting enterprise networking and infrastructure. This position is part of UK’s evolving IT strategy and will report through the Technology Services department in Beyond Blue effective July 1, 2026.
This role sits at the core of connectivity, reliability, and security, helping ensure the university’s network systems operate smoothly and efficiently. You’ll play a key role in supporting and enhancing a complex enterprise environment by resolving issues, implementing solutions, and contributing to the stability and performance of critical infrastructure used across campus.
What You’ll Do
- Provide advanced support for wired and wireless network systems, including troubleshooting, diagnostics, and issue resolution
- Monitor and maintain network infrastructure and management systems, ensuring performance and reliability
- Support implementation of network projects and system upgrades, including design, testing, and deployment
- Configure and maintain network security tools, including VPNs and enterprise security devices
- Collaborate with architects and IT teams to align network solutions with security and operational standards
- Utilize tools such as packet capture, SNMP monitoring, and logging systems to diagnose and resolve issues
- Participate in on-call rotations and after-hours support to maintain 24/7 network operations
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, contribute to process improvements and best practices
- Experience supporting enterprise-level network environments, including troubleshooting and infrastructure operations
- Working knowledge of networking protocols such as DNS, DHCP, SNMP, LDAP, RADIUS, and VPN technologies
- Ability to analyze complex issues and implement effective, scalable solutions
- Strong communication and collaboration skills in both technical and customer-facing situations
- Familiarity with network monitoring, logging, and diagnostic tools
- Strong time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies and best practices
- Bachelor’s degree
- 4 years of related experience
- Meaningful impact: Help maintain and improve the infrastructure that supports the entire university community
- Technical growth: Expand your expertise in enterprise networking, security, and infrastructure systems
- Hybrid flexibility: Opportunity for hybrid work arrangements with approval
- Dynamic environment: Engage in both real-time incident response and longer-term project work
- Collaborative team: Partner with skilled IT professionals across networking, security, and infrastructure
As demand for secure, high-performing, and scalable network systems continues to grow, this role is critical to ensuring uninterrupted service across the university.
In This Position, You’ll Help
- Strengthen network reliability and performance across campus
- Support growing infrastructure needs and evolving technologies
- Enhance security and operational efficiency through continuous improvement
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows and Office Suite. Customer service experience
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree / 4 years of paid network experience; Cisco CCNA certification is preferred for this position but not required.
Deadline To Apply
06/04/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Salary : $52,021 - $85,800