Network Systems Engineer

Who you are:

You are a proactive and solutions-oriented technology professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and takes pride in creating reliable, secure, and scalable network experiences. You combine strong technical expertise with excellent problem-solving skills, working collaboratively with staff and ministry teams to support the mission of the church. Calm under pressure and highly dependable, you enjoy serving others through technology and ensuring critical systems run smoothly behind the scenes.

What you'll do:

The Network Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining the network infrastructure that keeps Lakepointe Church connected and operational across all campuses. This is a dual-role position — you will function as both a network architect when new systems need to be built or upgraded, and as the primary network administrator keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly. You will work alongside ministry teams, staff, and vendors to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable network performance in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment.

Network Design & Engineering

• Design, implement, and document LAN, WAN, and wireless network architectures across all church campuses
• Plan and execute network upgrades, expansions, and migrations with minimal disruption to church operations
• Configure and manage routing protocols, VLANs, switching, and firewall policies
• Evaluate and recommend hardware, software, and service providers to meet organizational needs
• Develop and maintain network architecture diagrams and technical documentation

Network Administration & Operations

• Monitor network performance, availability, and security on a daily basis using appropriate toolsets
• Manage DNS, DHCP, IP address management, and network access controls
• Administer firewalls, switches, wireless access points, and VPN infrastructure
• Respond to network-related incidents and outages, troubleshoot root causes, and implement permanent fixes
• Patch and update network devices on a consistent maintenance schedule

Security & Compliance

• Apply network security best practices including segmentation, access control, and intrusion detection
• Support the organization's cybersecurity posture by working within established policies and frameworks
• Assist with risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and remediation efforts
• Ensure appropriate separation between guest, staff, and ministry production networks

AV & Event Support

• Collaborate with production and media teams to support network-dependent AV systems for services and events
• Provide network support for live streaming, broadcast, and campus-wide digital signage infrastructure
• Participate in on-call rotation for weekend services and special events as needed

Collaboration & Communication

• Work cross-functionally with ministry staff, vendors, and external partners to deliver technology solutions
• Communicate technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Mentor junior IT staff and contribute to a collaborative, service-oriented team culture

Skills & Experience you’ve had:

Required

• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in network engineering and/or administration
• Demonstrated proficiency with enterprise switching, routing, wireless, and firewall platforms
• Experience with vendors such as Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, Ubiquiti, or Palo Alto
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLAN design, QoS, and VPN technologies
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, event-driven environment
• Strong documentation habits and attention to detail

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field — or equivalent professional experience
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent
• Experience in a multi-site or multi-campus environment
• Familiarity with SD-WAN, cloud networking (Azure, AWS), and zero-trust security models
• Experience supporting AV-over-IP, streaming infrastructure, or broadcast network environments
• Prior experience in a church, non-profit, or education setting is a plus but not required

Embody all Lakepointe Leadership Behaviors:

• Love and follow Jesus
• Honor up, down, and all around
• Make it fun
• Reject good for great
• Whatever it takes
• Love Lakepointe

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT:
By submitting my resume to Lakepointe Church for potential employment I acknowledge that if hired, I will be an employment-at-will employee. I will be subject to dismissal or discipline without notice or cause, at the discretion of the employer. I understand that no representative of the church, other than the Director of People Operations, Senior Pastor, or Elder Board have the authority to change the terms of an at-will employment and that any change can only occur with written notification.

OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Lakepointe Church's employment policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age or national origin. At Lakepointe Church, every staff member is expected to be a fully engaged member of Lakepointe. The ability to represent and uphold Lakepointe's beliefs and leadership behaviors is a job requirement, therefore, all candidates will be addressed on their ability to meet these requirements during the recruitment process. To gain a deeper understanding of our beliefs, please explore our website.

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