Senior Network Engineer, WAN/Wired - Military Veterans

Department Summary

Infrastructure Services provides flexible, reliable, and secure traditional and cloud infrastructure services (network services, platform services, data center operations and management, and unified communications) enabling connectivity, productivity, and security for UCLA. Infrastructure services strives to optimize performance increasing storage, elevating the network, and reducing downtown.Network and Engineering Services manages the engineering and operations of the network infrastructure (e.g., wired/WAN, wireless, security/firewall) required to offer network connectivity, such as network cabling, routers, and firewalls. This includes connecting devices (e.g., Internet of Things devices) to the network, network access management, securing access to networks, and appropriate authentication (e.g., network registration systems, VPN, and NAC).
Position Summary

The Senior Network Engineer, WAN/Wired will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of the university's wide area network (WAN) and wired network infrastructure. This will include leading the design and implementation of network solutions that support the university's research and academic initiatives, as well as administrative and operational needs.

The Senior Network Engineer will lead the resolution of complex technical issues in a timely manner while delivering best-in-class WAN/wired service support across campus. The Senior Network Engineer, WAN/Wired will positively impact UCLA's operations and culture by ensuring UCLA's IT infrastructure is operable, secure, efficient, and effective in service of the university's academic mission. This team member will advance the University's mission by delivering exceptional information technology services comprehensively and consistently across faculty, staff, and students. This role will execute UCLA's vision while modeling UCLA's culture and values.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

Five years experience working in one or more of the following fields: network services, information technology or network operations, or a related field. (Required)

Significant experience in designing, implementing, and supporting large-scale, complex network environments, preferably in a university environment. (Required)

Significant experience with network equipment from major vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto Networks. (Required)

Seven or more years experience working in one or more of the following fields: network services, information technology or network operations. (Preferred)

Experience in complex higher education environments, serving academic and administrative functions of a large public university. (Preferred)

Experience managing system configuration with such as Puppet, Chef, Ansible, etc. (Preferred)

Advanced technical skills in WAN and wired network design, configuration, and troubleshooting. (Required)

Advanced knowledge of monitoring and automation tools to ensure the quick resolution of issues. (Required)

Expert knowledge of IP routing protocols such us BGP, OSPF, ISIS, and EIGRP and network technologies such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN, VLAN, and STP. (Required)

Strong written and verbal communication skills and is able to communicate complex technical ideas to a diverse community of colleagues and stakeholders. Can relay technical information to audiences of technical and non-technical stakeholders. (Required)

Able to establish and advance positive working relationships and a strong rapport with a diverse community of colleagues including team members, stakeholders, and customers. (Required)

Advanced organizational skills, ability to balance priorities, deliver concurrent projects to various stakeholders. Ability to work in a project-based environment using project management practices. (Required)

Advanced problem-solving skills; ability to identify root problems and scope solutions based on knowledge of resources, timelines, vision and strategy. Seeks information from diverse sources to inform solutions. Demonstrated ability to make decisions with integrity. (Required)

Able to participate in activities to advance an inclusive environment that values equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. (Required)

Thinks creatively and introduces innovations such as the incorporation of new technologies or processes. Thrives in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's Degree in one or more of the following fields: computer science, engineering, computer information systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience/training. (Required)

Cisco Certified Network Professional certification (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certifications (Preferred)

CompTIA Network+ Certification or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Schedule

8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PT, Monday through Friday and/or variable based upon operational needs.
Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description

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