Senior Network Engineer — Hybrid, Cisco & Security

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego in San Diego, CA is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage complex enterprise networks, ensuring reliable connectivity and security across campus and medical center environments.

You will configure routers, switches, firewalls, perform wireless surveys with Ekahau, and monitor performance with Wireshark and syslog analysis. The role requires advanced Cisco wireless, security, and networking expertise and the ability to work in a hybrid onsite/remote schedule.

Qualifications

• Nine years of experience or a Bachelor's degree plus five years in Cisco networking, wireless, and security.
• Advanced knowledge of professional communications and network systems.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex networking issues independently.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, manage and troubleshoot enterprise networks (hardware and software).
• Configure routers, switches and firewalls; monitor traffic and diagnose outages.
• Collaborate with IT teams to align network capabilities with business needs.

Skills

Cisco wireless

Network troubleshooting

Security protocols

Wireless survey (Ekahau)

Cisco routing & switching

Communication of technical info

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

Cisco Wireless certifications

Ekahau wireless survey

Cisco ISE

Palo Alto certifications

Cisco routing/switching/WAN experience

Wireshark

Syslog analysis

Job description

UC San Diego in San Diego, CA is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage complex enterprise networks, ensuring reliable connectivity and security across campus and medical center environments.

You will configure routers, switches, firewalls, perform wireless surveys with Ekahau, and monitor performance with Wireshark and syslog analysis. The role requires advanced Cisco wireless, security, and networking expertise and the ability to work in a hybrid onsite/remote schedule.