Senior Network Engineer - Hybrid (Cisco Wireless & Security)

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in San Diego seeks a Sr. Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage complex enterprise networks across campus and medical centers.

The role emphasizes Cisco Wireless platforms (C9800), routing/switching, security tooling, and data-driven problem solving. Ideal candidates will have advanced knowledge of network protocols, experience with Ekahau surveys, Palo Alto firewalls, and strong collaboration with IT teams to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Nine (9) years of experience or a Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of experience.
• Advanced knowledge of professional communications and network systems.
• Deep understanding of OSI layer 2/3 protocols and network standards.
• Experience analyzing complex network hardware/software for real-time campus and medical center networks.
• Experience with network management systems.
• Ability to gather, organize, and analyze data for functional assignments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, manage, and troubleshoot enterprise networks (hardware and software).
• Configure routers, switches, and firewalls; monitor network traffic; diagnose outages.
• Collaborate with IT teams to align network capabilities with business needs.
• Conduct Ekahau wireless surveys and apply Cisco Wireless platforms (C9800).
• Maintain security tooling and monitoring; utilize Wireshark and syslog for analysis.

Skills

Cisco Wireless

Wireless security

Ekahau survey

Palo Alto

Cisco IOS

Wireshark

Troubleshooting

Network monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

C9800 Controllers

ISE (Trustsec/NAC)

Job description

UC San Diego Health in San Diego seeks a Sr. Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage complex enterprise networks across campus and medical centers.

The role emphasizes Cisco Wireless platforms (C9800), routing/switching, security tooling, and data-driven problem solving. Ideal candidates will have advanced knowledge of network protocols, experience with Ekahau surveys, Palo Alto firewalls, and strong collaboration with IT teams to meet business needs.