Network Engineering Lead

The California State University; California; Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement & savings

Tuition waiver

Job summary

The California State University, Northridge seeks a Network Engineering Lead to oversee network infrastructure operations, performance, and security. You will lead Network Engineering staff, coordinate projects, and ensure high availability for a campus-wide data network serving tens of thousands of ports.

With a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience, you will drive improvements, governance, and incident response in a complex enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise network infrastructure and security practices.
• Experience coordinating network projects and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate network infrastructure operations and serve as escalation point.
• Provide technical leadership for Network Engineering staff and projects.
• Oversee monitoring, performance analytics, and service reliability for campus data network.
• Guide campus network security posture with ISO and security teams.
• Lead development and operationalization of resiliency strategies.

Skills

Enterprise network

ITSM

Network security

Project management

Leadership

Vendor engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job no: 558447
Work type: Staff
Location: Northridge
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Information Systems & Technology, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

Major Duties

Under the general supervision of the Senior Director of Infrastructure Services, the Network Engineering Lead serves as a key technical resource for network infrastructure operations, project delivery, network performance, security initiatives, architecture standards, resiliency planning, vendor engagement, and CSU systemwide collaboration while supporting a highly available, secure, and scalable campus network environment.

• Serves as the primary coordination and escalation point for network infrastructure operations.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for Network Engineering staff, projects, reports, metrics and team performance.
• Provide technical leadership for the Network Engineering and telecom teams in monitoring, analysis, and continuous improvement of the campus data network supporting tens of thousands of ports across a distributed campus environment. Oversee network telemetry, performance monitoring, alerting, and operational analytics to ensure high availability and service reliability.
• Under the direction of management, is responsible for the campus network security posture in collaboration with the Information Security Officer (ISO) and security team.
• Leads the development and operationalization of network-related resiliency strategies.
• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience.
• Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience working in an enterprise-scale data network (e.g., corporation or university), including management of the Network Engineering staff, and Experience managing a hybrid-cloud network infrastructure is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of enterprise network infrastructure technologies, including switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers, as well as network operations, maintenance practices, and change management methodologies. Demonstrated understanding of infrastructure deployment standards, operational procedures, service continuity requirements, and the coordination of planned and unplanned network activities within a complex technology environment.
• Advanced skill in coordinating infrastructure projects and maintenance activities, prioritizing operational workloads, and resolving complex network issues. Ability to serve as a technical escalation resource, provide hands-on troubleshooting support, facilitate cross-functional communication, and ensure network infrastructure activities are completed in accordance with established standards, timelines, and service expectations.
• Thorough knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) principles, asset management practices, incident and problem management processes, and project management methodologies. Understanding of service level objectives, operational performance metrics, reporting techniques, and governance frameworks used to support enterprise network services, resource planning, and continuous operational improvement.
• Demonstrated skill in providing technical guidance, mentoring staff, coordinating team activities, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing work environment. Ability to assess technical competencies, identify professional development opportunities, promote knowledge sharing and documentation practices, analyze operational processes, and recommend improvements that enhance service quality, efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.
• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: 0464 / Network Communications Analyst IV / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE is $8231 – $11755 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $8231 - $11990 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
• The position is currently hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

General Information

• This job opening has been re-posted and will remain OPEN UNTIL FILLED..
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Note that our campus does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Employment eligibility will be verified through the standard Form I-9 process.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

Advertised: Oct 21 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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