Sr. Network Engineer - Hybrid
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position 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.
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.