University of California San Diego

Sr. Network Engineer - Hybrid - 140755

Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Nine years of experience or Bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in Cisco networking technologies.
  • Advanced knowledge of professional communications and network systems.
  • Highly developed problem-solving skills for independent issue resolution.
  • Ability to understand and address organizational communication and network needs.
  • In-depth understanding of network hardware platforms, protocols, and OSI layers 2 and 3.
  • Experience analyzing complex communication systems that affect network users.
  • Advanced knowledge of network management systems and data analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement complex network systems and infrastructure.
  • Monitor and optimize network performance for reliability.
  • Troubleshoot network outages and connectivity issues.
  • Configure and manage routers, switches, and firewalls.
  • Collaborate with IT teams to ensure alignment of network capabilities with business needs.
  • Conduct wireless surveys and manage security protocols efficiently.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule allowing a mix of onsite and remote work.
  • Membership in the UPTE TX union for collective bargaining support.
  • Opportunities for professional certifications and growth within the field.
  • Engagement with a leading academic health system that values diversity and community service.
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
COMM AND NETWORK TCHL ANL 4 TX Department:
TELECOMMUNICATIONS Hiring Pay Scale
$126,000 - $164,325 / Year Worksite:
Towne Centre Drive Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
TX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8 hour shifts, Monday-Friday

#140755 Sr. Network Engineer - Hybrid
Filing Deadline: Mon 9/14/2026
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This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at Towne Center Drive and remote.

This position has recently been accreted by UPTE TX union and will be a part of that union moving forward.

DESCRIPTION

A Sr. Network Engineer specializes in designing, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting an organization's computer networks-both hardware and software. They ensure reliable connectivity, optimize network performance, maintain security protocols, and support upgrades or expansions. Responsibilities include configuring routers, switches, and firewalls; monitoring network traffic; diagnosing outages; and collaborating with IT teams to align network capabilities with business needs. Specific skillsets should include expert level experience with Cisco Wireless platforms (C9800 Controllers), Cisco routing and switching protocols, Cisco Security tools (ISE - Trustsec/NAC), wireless surveys with Ekahau, Palo Alto firewall experience, tools to include Wireshark and syslog analysis expertise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Nine (9) years of experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus five (5) years of experience/training. Experience: Cisco networking technologies focusing on wireless, security, and networking.
  • Advanced knowledge of professional communications and network systems in the completion of diverse assignments.
  • Has highly developed problem solving skills to independently resolve issues using defined parameters and technical expertise.
  • Clearly understands the communications and network needs of the organization and has skills needed to address those needs.
  • In-depth, advanced understanding of various network hardware platforms, network related protocols and software including understanding of OSI layer 2 and 3 protocols at a complex level and related technical standards critical to the operation of interconnected networks.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze highly complex communication hardware and software systems for maintaining a real-time resource that impacts campus / medical center / OP-wide network users.
  • Advanced knowledge and experience working with network management systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to gather, organize and analyze data in the completion of a variety of functional assignments.
  • Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
  • Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills of unique issues and problems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Cisco Wireless certifications.
  • Ekahau wireless survey experience.
  • Cisco Security certifications (ISE).
  • Palo Alto Certifications.
  • Cisco Routing, switching, wireless and ISE experience.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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About University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh-oldest of the 10 University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling approximately 38,325 students. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth College) and five academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Jacobs School of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences). The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology), and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
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