Salary: $6,779.00 - $8,240.00 Monthly
Location : Lompoc Unified School District, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2526-103
Department: Human Resources - Classified
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/15/2026 12:35 AM Pacific

Description
NETWORK ENGINEER

POSTING IS OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL WITH PROMOTIONAL TAKING PRECEDENCE

The established Eligibility List will remain in effect for one year.
The District has the right to limit the number of eligible which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Current Vacancy for Immediate Hire:
1 Network Engineer position for 8.0 hours per day / 12 months

Application Process:
Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined in the Required Qualifications in the job description and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application will be invited to participate in the testing process.

Tentative Testing Schedule for this Recruitment:
Written Testing Date: TBD
Qualifications Appraisal Interview Date; TBD
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience and Licenses and other Requirements) shown below:

Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to: a bachelor's degree with a major in computer science, or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience in system or network design and maintenance.

Licenses and other Requirements

• Valid California Class C Driver's License.
• Certification/s such as CCNP, CCDP, CCIP, CCNP-Security, CCSP, MCSA, MCAD may be required depending on assignment.

Examples of Duties

Under the direction of the Director-Information Technology, perform a wide range of complex analytical, design, planning, implementation, and problem-solving tasks on large complex computer systems and networks, including mainframes, mini-computers, LANs, WANs, MANs, and the physical and logical components that integrate systems; assist in formulating recommendations consistent with directives, policies, standards, and regulations; provide technical information and recommendations; provides technical support to staff and other district personnel; provide technical direction to other department staff. Incumbents in this classification may have a primary assignment with a specialization in a specific area, such as network engineering or systems engineering.

• Plan, design, integrate, trouble shoots and test the physical and logical components of the District's LAN/WAN, including DNS and DHCP infrastructures, network and systems hardware and software, SAN, and virtual environment, that may involve the analysis and evaluation of systems software, hardware, and communications strategies for the purpose of ensuring and/or enhancing user access to district network systems and/or services to authorized users.
• Advise and assist in the development and implementation of the District's information technology plan for the purpose of responding to short and long-term administrative and instructional technology needs.
• Advise and assist in the development of policies and procedures for the purpose of providing information on the proper use of computer technology and the internet for both administrative and instructional purposes.
• Plan, implement, and maintain backup and disaster recovery procedures for large systems and networks for the purpose of ensuring rapid recovery from software or hardware problems for mission-critical systems, networks and services.
• Plan, install, troubleshoot, and maintain physical and virtual servers; ensure reliability of systems, network services and expanding the District's systems infrastructure.
• Analyze, identify, and correct technology related to software or hardware for the purpose of maintaining equipment in safe, secure, and in functional operating condition; ensure efficient operations and/or resolving operational issues and restoring services.
• Assists in researching and designing solutions in the use of new hardware or software products, such as educational applications of technology for the purpose of providing technical assistance, advice, and support.
• Determine proper software and hardware installation methods for integration and efficiency for the purpose of ensuring network connectivity and delivering services in compliance with District policies, objectives, and standards.
• Document procedures and troubleshooting techniques related to systems/networks software and hardware; develop and review documentation prior to general distribution for the purpose of providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Monitor and maintain software licensing, documents, and records for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the District's policies and standards.
• Maintain current knowledge and framework of established procedures and adheres to appropriate policies, procedures, and guidelines; ensure the completion of assigned department projects in a timely manner.
• Plan, install, troubleshoot, and maintains the District's directory system and provide users authentication and computer management.
• Plan, install, troubleshoot, and maintains the District's management and update systems for the purpose of providing reliable support and maintenance of desktop and server operating systems.
• Serve as a liaison among vendors, technical support hotlines and departments for the purpose of resolving complex problems.
• Assists in the coordination and implementation of corrective measures that may involve site visits, telephone assistance, remote management, and participation on technical committees for the purpose of providing support and recommending procedures.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to: a bachelor's degree with a major in computer science, or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience in system or network design and maintenance.

Licenses and other Requirements

• Valid California Class C Driver's License.
• Certification/s such as CCNP, CCDP, CCIP, CCNP-Security, CCSP, MCSA, MCAD may be required depending on assignment.

Knowledge of:

• Functions of core hardware and software components that comprise a large system or network including LAN/WAN, DNS, and DHCP infrastructure, network and systems hardware and software, SAN, and virtual environments.
• Analysis and evaluation techniques to plan, design, integrate, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot large complex systems or networks across similar and dissimilar technology platforms.
• Techniques of designing systems and networks.
• Project management and project tracking.
• Database administration and development.
• Software development tools.
• Current, and emerging operating systems, network environments and protocols.
• Router switch configurations.
• Inter/intranet applications.
• Data security.

Ability to:

• Determine the systems or networking requirements to plan for or enhance the core data processing needs for the systems or network.
• Solve problems with minimal disruption or impact to the system or network.
• Exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in designing, planning, troubleshooting and integration of large complex systems or networks
• Work as a team member.
• Participate in meetings.
• Understand WAN related problems within area of expertise.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot LANs and WANs over multiple sites.
• Develop alternative solutions within established guidelines and standards.
• Communicate effectively and convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Establish effective working relationships.
• Prioritize workload.
• reengineer workflow for users.
• Maintain current knowledge of computer and network industry standards, industry protocols, and industry trends.

Supplemental Information

1. All sections of the application must be completed.
2. Incomplete applications will be screened out.
3. The section titled "Your Record of Experience" must demonstrate the type and years of experience required for this position.
4. A resume will NOT be accepted in-lieu of a completed application.
5. All correspondence will be done by email only. Please add Governmentjobs.com to your safe sender list as some emails go to junk and/or spam folders.

Application and Selection Process
• All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process for the position.
• The examination process may include one or more of the following: written, oral, and performance examination.
• Candidates must pass all parts of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list. The final score will determine the candidate's rank on the eligibility list.
• A candidate in the top three ranks (including tie scores) on the eligibility list may be considered for hire; when there are multiple vacancies in the same job classification, additional ranks will be considered.
• Open and Promotional examinations are open to applicants inside and outside the Lompoc Unified School District. To qualify for the promotional examination, employees must have permanent status in the Lompoc Unified School District as a classified employee.
• Promotional Only examinations are open to current Lompoc Unified School District classified employees only. For employees to qualify for the promotional examination, they must have permanent status in the District as a classified employee.
• Dual Certification examinations are open to all applicants, including current Lompoc Unified School District employees and those from the general public. Dual Certification results are integrated into one eligibility list based on rank.
• Eligibility lists are generally valid for up to one (1) year. Lists may be exhausted prior to the original expiration date, or they may be extended with the approval of the Personnel Commission.
• If you require disability accommodation for any step of the application and selection process, please notify the Classified Human Resources office in writing by the final date of this recruitment (or as soon as possible for an open continuous recruitment).
• The Lompoc Unified School District reserves the right to limit the applicants in the second examination, the Qualifications Appraisal Interview, to a number which can be expected to be used during the life of the eligibility list.
• Veterans' Preference Points: This recruitment is eligible for veterans' preference points for qualifying veterans upon initial hire.

Lompoc Unified School District offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision plans, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term disability, cancer insurance, accident insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
A fully paid District provided medical plan is provided for each full-time classified employee. A full-time employee who does not enroll in a medical plan will automatically be enrolled in the least expensive medical plan.
A less than full-time employee working at least four (4) hours or more a day may enroll District provided plans at a prorated rate.
Employees can choose to enroll and purchase dental, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term disability, cancer insurance, and accident insurance.
District paid family and single-vision plans are offered to all employees regardless of full-time or part-time