Computer Networking Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Varies: Alvin College/Online/Various Service Area School Districts/TX Dept of Criminal Justice
Job Type: 03. Adjunct
Job Number: FY2627-014
Divison: Workforce & Strategic Initiatives
Department: Career & Technical Programs
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2027 11:59 PM Central
SUMMARY
APPLICATION STATUS
Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.
Position Summary
This is a Part-Time Faculty Pool for available assignments during the academic year. Applications are considered throughout the academic year and reviewed based on departmental needs. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Teach networking courses and hands-on labs in areas such as routing, switching, network security, virtualization, and cloud technologies.
• Develop and maintain curriculum, course materials, labs, and assessments aligned with College requirements and current industry standards.
• Maintain and configure networking lab equipment, software, and virtual environments to support instruction.
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and maintain required academic records.
• Advise and mentor students regarding academic progress, career opportunities, and industry certification pathways.
• Utilize instructional technologies and learning management systems to support face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning.
• Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation, recruitment, and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of networking technologies, industry certifications, and effective teaching practices.
• Participate in departmental and institutional meetings and professional development activities.
• Adhere to Alvin College policies and procedures.

Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree or higher in Networking, Computer Science, IT, or related field OR equivalent industry certifications
• Three (3) years of hands-on experience in networking roles such as:
  1. Network Administration/Engineering
  2. Routing & Switching (Cisco, Juniper)
  3. Cloud Networking (AWS, Azure)
  4. Network Security (Firewalls, IDS/IPS)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATIONS (Highly Desired)

• Cisco: CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, DevNet Associate
• CompTIA: Network+, Security+, Cloud+
• Cloud: AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Microsoft Azure Network Engineer
• Security: Certified Network Defender (CND), Palo Alto PCNSA
• Virtualization: VMware VCP-NV, Nutanix NCP
• Emerging Tech: SDN, Kubernetes, IoT
• Bilingual - English/Spanish

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Networking Protocols: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, IPv6
• Hardware: Cisco IOS/NX-OS, Juniper JunOS, Aruba, Fortinet
• Cloud & SDN: AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, Cisco ACI, VMware NSX
• Security Tools: Wireshark, Nmap, SIEM (Splunk), Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA)
• Automation: Python, Ansible, Terraform
• Virtualization: VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Docker, Kubernetes
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, as well as intermediate computer skills.
• Must be familiar with interactive teaching methods and instruction via the Internet.
• Working knowledge of Blackboard course management system.

• Cloud & SDN: AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, Cisco ACI, VMware NSX
• Security Tools: Wireshark, Nmap, SIEM (Splunk), Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA)
• Automation: Python, Ansible, Terraform
• Virtualization: VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Docker, Kubernetes
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, as well as intermediate computer skills.
• Must be familiar with interactive teaching methods and instruction via the Internet.
• Working knowledge of Blackboard course management system.

Disclaimer:
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. A full job description will be provided to candidates selected for an interview.
In order to maintain SACSCOC compliance, it is required you upload a copy of your transcripts for ALL degrees conferred.
Fingerprinting is a requirement for the local ISD's per Texas Education Agency. Alvin College will reimburse the estimated cost of $50, if applicable.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The Employer and the Faculty Member are subject to all the provisions of the Interlocal Agreement between the Employer and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). The Faculty Member agrees to comply with all policies, procedures, and security regulations of the TDCJ while performing instructional duties within TDCJ facilities. If officials of the TDCJ exercise their contractual right to deny the Faculty Member access to the assigned unit, the Employer may terminate the Faculty Member's employment and cease salary payments effective immediately.

• Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.
• Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.
• Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." Please refer to the for further information.
• May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson.
• This position requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.

Welcome to Alvin, Texas! Located twenty five miles southeast of Houston in northeast Brazoria County, on land originally granted to the Houston Tap and Brazoria Railroad, Alvin is home to 28,377 residents and has much to offer our citizens and visitors alike.
The College
Alvin College is a public community college in Brazoria County, Texas. We provide educational opportunities in workforce training, academics, technical fields, adult basic education, and personal development.
Alvin College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees and certificates.
Vision Statement
"Alvin College envisions a college that inspires lifelong learning, cultivates innovation, and serves as a vital partner in strengthening the economic and cultural vitality of our region-empowering students and communities to thrive in a rapidly changing world."
Mission Statement
"Alvin College improves lives by offering affordable, accessible, innovative, high-quality academic, career and technical education to meet the needs of students, workforce and the community."
Benefits
Alvin College provides comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefit programs to meet the needs of our employees. The College offers a variety of health insurances, retirement, optional retirement plans, generous paid leave and holidays, wellness leave, an employee assistance program, and more. For most plans there is a 60 day waiting period for enrollment. Feel free to reach out to Human Resources at if you have questions.
Please view our for more information and eligibility requirements.
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I acknowledge I have uploaded a copy of ALL my transcripts for ALL degrees conferred.

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have an Associate degree or higher in Networking, Computer Science, IT, or related field OR equivalent industry certifications?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have three (3) years of hands-on experience in networking roles such as:o Network Administration/Engineeringo Routing & Switching (Cisco, Juniper)o Cloud Networking (AWS, Azure)o Network Security (Firewalls, IDS/IPS)

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have all the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed for this position?

• Yes
• No

05
Are you bilingual in English/Spanish? If yes, be prepared to answer questions in Spanish.

• Yes
• No

06
If you are a current ISD employee, please enter your school district below. Enter N/A if not applicable.
07
What is your teaching availability? Please select all that apply.

• Alvin College Main Campus
• Alvin College Online
• Dual credit courses at Alvin ISD campuses
• Evening classes at Shadow Creek High School campus
• Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) locations
• University of Houston-Clear Lake (Pearland) campus
• Dual credit courses at Danbury High School
• Dual credit courses at Pearland ISD campuses
• Day Classes
• Evening Classes
• Fall Semester
• Spring Semester
• Summer
• Year Round

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I acknowledge my application, resume and/or supplemental documents ALL MATCH and provide the same and consistent information; ensuring that beginning and end dates are in the MM/YYYY format and all applicable work experience is listed.Please be advised, if these documents do not match, there will be a delay in the hiring process as employment dates will need to be confirmed and may impact final salary offer.

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• No

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