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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

Filing Deadline: Mon 9/14/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

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.

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.

• 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.

• Cisco Wireless certifications.

• Ekahau wireless survey experience.

• Cisco Security certifications (ISE).

• Palo Alto Certifications.

• Cisco Routing, switching, wireless and ISE experience.

• 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 applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

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• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace