Network Engineer for Field Stations & Data Centers

University of California; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley seeks a Network Engineer to ensure performance and resiliency of the campus network. You will manage equipment across on‑prem and AWS, support remote field stations, and collaborate with multiple teams to secure data flows.

Responsibilities include maintaining hardware, coordinating complex projects, and advising on network solutions. Requires Linux experience, OSI knowledge, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Expert-level understanding of OSI layer 2/3 networking.
• Hands-on experience with networking hardware installation and maintenance.
• Experience with Linux systems and scripting for data tools.
• Ability to coordinate complex network projects and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain networking equipment across 200+ remote stations and data centers.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with partners.
• Manage security and firmware; work with vendors on issues.
• Plan data flow needs and oversee design, procurement, deployment.
• Provide expert network advice and collaborate with other units.

Skills

Networking protocols

Linux systems

Diagnostics tools

Network monitoring

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Cisco

Palo Alto

Mikrotik

Sierra Wireless

Ansible

Job description

University of California, Berkeley seeks a Network Engineer to ensure performance and resiliency of the campus network. You will manage equipment across on‑prem and AWS, support remote field stations, and collaborate with multiple teams to secure data flows.

Responsibilities include maintaining hardware, coordinating complex projects, and advising on network solutions. Requires Linux experience, OSI knowledge, and strong communication.