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University of California Office of the President · 1 day ago

SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER - WASHINGTON, DC

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

The University of California Office of the President is a world leader in higher education and research. They are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to manage and maintain the network infrastructure of the UC Washington Center, ensuring reliability and performance while leading a small team of IT professionals.

EducationHigher EducationProfessional Services

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, development, and implementation of network and security systems

Provide user support, training, and system maintenance, and ensure quality assurance for all network systems

Collaborate with IT and business partners to define, document, and implement new systems and functionalities

Configure and manage enterprise-level network and security protocols

Analyze and improve current workflows and system integration to enhance performance

Lead application testing and recommend processes to optimize network designs and new developments

Conduct interviews with users to interpret and document their current state environments

Use leadership skills to resolve complex technical challenges and lead team members in delivering project components such as testing and training

Act as the primary liaison for operational planning, workflow testing, and development

Work independently to make decisions and provide recommendations for improvements in system quality, efficiency, and functionality

Design and implement large, complex network projects across the institution

Participate in planning, developing, and evaluating information systems that support UCDC’s strategic operations

Develop comprehensive documentation for network projects and apply best practices and departmental policies

Serve as a technical lead for multiple moderate to broad-scope projects, ensuring the implementation and maintenance of detailed project plans

Act as the main IT point of contact for network and security-related support and maintenance

Provide 24/7 on-call support during emergencies and perform regular maintenance of systems during off-hours, including weekends

Crosstrain with other IT staff and provide backup for other technology areas such as A/V, multimedia systems, and PC support as required

Qualification

LAN/WAN/WLAN designCisco VSS routersNext Generation FirewallsOSI layers 2Nutanix configurationEntra ID environmentsOSPFBGP protocolsCisco firewall policiesCabling standardsData analysisCCNA CertificationProblem-solving skillsTechnical communicationTeam leadership

Required

Minimum 5 years experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level LAN/WAN/WLAN networks

In-depth experience with Cisco VSS routers, switches, Next Generation Firewalls, Firewall Threat Defense (FTD), and ASA firewalls

Expertise in OSI layers 2 and 3, IP/TEP protocols, and related industry standards

Strong understanding of network hardware platforms, protocols, and software

Ability to design and deploy configurations in Nutanix and Entra ID environments

Ability to gather, organize and analyze data in the completion of a variety of functional assignments

Advanced knowledge of network and communication systems, including voice and data field techniques

Highly developed problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex issues independently

Ability to communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences

Familiarity with cabling plans, standards, and overseeing installation processes

Preferred

Familiarity with Windows DNS/DHCP implementations

Experience with Cisco firewall policies, IPSEC tunnels, and Remote VPN configuration and troubleshooting

Advanced knowledge of OSPF and BGP routing protocols, with experience implementing them on Cisco devices

CCNA Certification

Company

University of California Office of the President

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The Office of the President is the system wide headquarters of the University of California, managing its fiscal and business operations, and supporting the academic and research missions across its campuses, labs and medical centers.

Oakland, California, USA

1001-5000 employees