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Petaluma Health Center

IT Network Engineer

Petaluma, CA · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

The IT Network Engineer is responsible for connecting PHC with its growing network of clinics, as well as administrative sites, remote (AWS) data centers, local data centers, 3rd party vendors and ...

Petaluma Health Center

IT Network Engineer

Petaluma, CA · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

The IT Network Engineer is responsible for connecting PHC with its growing network of clinics, as well as administrative sites, remote (AWS) data centers, local data centers, 3rd party vendors and ...

Petaluma Health Center

IT Network Engineer

Petaluma, CA · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

The IT Network Engineer is responsible for connecting PHC with its growing network of clinics, as well as administrative sites, remote (AWS) data centers, local data centers, 3rd party vendors and ...

Petaluma Health Center

IT Network Engineer

Petaluma, CA

$50 - $60/hr

The IT Network Engineer is responsible for connecting PHC with its growing network of clinics, as well as administrative sites, remote (AWS) data centers, local data centers, 3rd party vendors and ...

Robert Half

Network/Systems Engineer

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$60 - $70/hr

This Network/Systems Engineer is a Contract position for a detail-oriented individual who can maintain reliable, secure, and high-performing network environments while partnering with technical teams ...

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KLH Consulting, Inc.

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Senior Systems Engineer

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$100K - $160K/yr

This role designs and administers highly available network/wireless performance, reliability, and security under the general guidance of the Director of Engineering. The IT Infrastructure of external ...

EG-Engineering

Senior Controls Software Engineer

Bodega Bay, CA · On-site

$53.75 - $68.50/hr

Develop EPICS drivers for device-specific digital electronics boards that employ simple network ... Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and contribute to controls software ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior network engineer in Santa Rosa, CA is $71,216.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,300.00 and $84,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a Junior Network Engineer, one common challenge is adapting to the fast-paced environment where quick troubleshooting and learning new technologies are essential. You may also encounter difficulties in understanding complex network architectures or managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines. To overcome these challenges, it's helpful to proactively seek mentorship from senior engineers, participate in hands-on training, and utilize documentation and online resources. Regular communication with your team and asking questions will accelerate your learning and build your confidence.

What does a junior network engineer do?

As a junior network engineer, your job is to manage connectivity and infrastructure in a company's network. This includes ensuring the company has internet access at all times, testing each new connection when you add hardware, and generally helping to maintain the network. This is a junior position, so you work under the direct supervision of a senior network engineer. Many people use this position to gain additional leadership and engineering skills, with the goal being a promotion to a senior engineering position. Despite not having leadership responsibilities, you may be asked to supervise a project from inception to completion.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior network engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Network Engineer, you need a solid understanding of networking fundamentals, IP addressing, and troubleshooting, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with networking hardware, Cisco or CompTIA Network+ certifications, and experience using network monitoring tools are typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you excel in this role. These competencies are critical for maintaining reliable network operations and supporting the technical needs of organizations.
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IT Network Engineer

Petaluma Health Center

Petaluma, CA • On-site

$50 - $60/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Description
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
  • 21 Days of Paid Time Off
  • 10 Observed Holidays
  • Medical Insurance (Entire deductible paid by us!)
  • 30 Chiropractor and Acupuncture visits per year included with enrollment in our health insurance plans (Kaiser and WHA)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Gym Membership Discounts at Active Wellness Center and 24-Hour Fitness!
  • 401K Matching after 1 year of employment
  • Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSA
  • Life Insurance (included at no cost to the employee)
  • Long Term Disability (included at no cost to the employee)
  • Employee Assistance Program (included at no cost to the employee)

Summary: The IT Network Engineer is responsible for connecting PHC with its growing network of clinics, as well as administrative sites, remote (AWS) data centers, local data centers, 3rd party vendors and partners to provide excellent patient care to all our patients. The IT Network Engineer designs, maintains, and ensures our network is secure and reliable by adhering to organizational values and industry standards and works closely within the IT Systems Administration team.
Areas of Responsibility:
Networking Engineering and Provisioning:
  • Engage with Network vendors, review invoices & contracts, recommend system improvements and processes, in-line with established business goals
  • Design and install new / rebuild existing network equipment and configure switches, routers, wireless, WebEx calling, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements
  • Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures
  • Contribute to and maintain network standards
  • Research innovative, and where possible automated approaches for networking tasks
  • Identify processes that leverage our resources and provides economies of scale
  • Management of existing networking devices such as switches, routers, circuits, wireless etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements
  • Support various enterprise technologies (Microsoft Entra, AWS Cloud infrastructure, WebEx)

Operations and Support:
  • Perform daily monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all networking hardware, firewall, circuit availability as it relates to bandwidth and uptime
  • Provide technical leadership and expertise in escalations and incident response
  • Provide Tier II/III/other support per request from various constituencies as needed. Investigate and troubleshoot issues
  • Repair and recover from hardware or software failures. Coordinate and communicate with impacted constituencies
  • Oversees the development and evaluation of network performance criteria and measurement methods
  • Maintain the PHC infrastructure and Cloud Software solutions in consultation with support Vendors for Network related items
  • Develop business continuity and disaster recovery plans and assist with the annual test of such plans

Maintenance:
  • Apply patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities.
  • Maintain network infrastructure that supports Virtualization infrastructure
  • Maintain operational, configuration, or other procedures
  • Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning
  • Provide regular analysis of system performance and make recommendation for improvement or redesign
  • Maintain data center environmental and monitoring equipment if needed

General Duties:
  • Assist with all other special tasks and manage projects as directed by management
  • Assist in troubleshooting hardware, software, and network problems.
  • Collaborate with other team members on the implementation, deployment and integration of network and server systems
  • Document, track, and monitor IT problems using applicable systems and tools
  • Document Network and Systems procedures
  • Study best practices and innovative technologies of the industry and make recommendations that would benefit PHC
  • Participate in rotating on-call (after hours) support

Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree with a technical major, such as engineering or computer science or equivalent; or six to eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in System Administration or Networking
  • Four to six years system administration or network experience that includes patching, managing active directory, group policy, login scripts, troubleshooting & implementation.
  • Experience and knowledge of Cisco Networking, SDWAN - CCNA certification preferred
  • Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management preferred
  • Knowledge of system security including IDS, ACLs, VPN, NGFW, and data backup/recovery
  • Knowledge of networking and security, including TCP/IP, SIP, VOIP, HTTP, SFTP, SSH, SSL, BGP, OSPF, OSI layer model
  • Experience with tools for packet capture analysis, network monitoring, network performance analysis & fault isolation
  • Working knowledge and engineering experience in virtualization technologies.
  • Strong product/technology/industry knowledge

Licenses and Certifications:
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or similar professional certification required
  • AWS Practitioner or Azure Cloud Associate preferred
  • Microsoft MCSE or Azure Network Engineer Associate certification preferred
  • ITIL Foundation Certification preferred
  • Current, valid California Driver License required

Petaluma health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Petaluma health Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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