Network Systems Administrator

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo; San Luis Obispo (CA); Remote; USD 61,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in California seeks a Network Systems Administrator to support its infrastructure engineering team. The role involves designing and maintaining network systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency. This position offers remote work options within California and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Qualifications

• At least two years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Provides network infrastructure analysis, modification, maintenance, installation, and design.
• Designs and supports enterprise-level routers, switches, firewalls, and access points.

Skills

Enterprise network infrastructure

Routing and switching

Firewalls

Load balancing

Wi-Fi

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AWS VPC

Azure Virtual Network

VMWare

Aruba Central

Cisco Prime

Palo Alto Panorama

Job description

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Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Infrastructure Engineering Manager, this position supports the ITS-Infrastructure Engineering group and their interface with other campus systems and services. It provides network infrastructure analysis, modification, maintenance, installation, and design, interfacing with internal ITS staff and the user community. The role involves designing and supporting enterprise-level routers, switches, firewalls, access points, wireless controllers, and related infrastructure to ensure system availability, integrity, and reliability.

This position is eligible for remote work in accordance with Cal Poly’s Telecommuting and Remote Work Guidelines and CSU policy, provided all work is performed within California.

Department Summary

Information Technology Services (ITS) is a dynamic team dedicated to helping Cal Poly achieve academic excellence through innovative technology solutions that support learning, teaching, and administrative functions. With over 170 professionals working in a DevOps environment, ITS is committed to continuous improvement, fostering innovation, and supporting professional development.

Key Qualifications

• Expertise in enterprise network infrastructure and services such as DNS/DHCP/IPAM (DDI), routing and switching, firewalls, load balancing, and Wi-Fi.
• Knowledge of current network routing protocols including ARP, IP, IPSEC, TCP/UDP, HTTP, OSPF, BGP.
• Experience configuring network infrastructure in cloud environments (AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network) and private cloud environments (VMWare).
• Ability to install and design network configuration management and monitoring tools in large-scale enterprise DevOps settings (e.g., Aruba Central, Cisco Prime, Palo Alto Panorama).
• Proven ability to lead and plan upgrades to network infrastructure, improving service delivery and efficiency.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated hiring range: $95,000 – $115,000 annually. The classification range is $61,896 – $152,760 annually. Compensation factors include experience, skills, education, and organizational needs.

Cal Poly offers comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision insurance, retirement in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits.

About Cal Poly

Located in San Luis Obispo, California, Cal Poly emphasizes a "Learn by Doing" philosophy. It attracts over 20,000 students annually who benefit from its hands-on approach, small classes, and close faculty mentorships, preparing graduates for impactful careers.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cal Poly is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunity regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin, and complies with all relevant civil rights laws. We foster a respectful, inclusive environment that supports educational and organizational excellence.

Additional Information

Successful candidates will undergo a background check and must be authorized to work in the U.S. as Cal Poly does not sponsor visas. The position is open for a minimum of 14 days.