Network Engineer III

$85,280 - $106,870/Yr

University of the Pacific - Stockton, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Stockton, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Network Engineer III is a senior-level position at the University of the Pacific, responsible for the design, security, maintenance, and installation of networking, telecommunications, and computer systems. This role requires advanced troubleshooting skills and serves as a leadership position with limited supervision over junior network engineers. The primary focus is on ensuring the integrity and performance of the university's data and voice infrastructure, which includes systems such as PBX, voicemail, and call accounting. In this role, the Network Engineer III will lead the design and acquisition of network systems, oversee their installation, configuration, and maintenance, and troubleshoot any issues that arise. The engineer will manage network performance by periodically assessing capacity and projecting resource usage, while also defining and coordinating necessary changes to the network. A critical aspect of the position involves providing detailed technical analysis for projects that require network and telecommunications connectivity, ensuring that security and wireless considerations are addressed. The engineer will develop and monitor project plans for network infrastructure implementation, coordinating resources to ensure successful execution. They will also establish performance metrics, identify and resolve network problems using various monitoring tools, and maintain positive vendor relations to secure adequate technical support. Additionally, the role includes providing project coordination, conducting technical research and development, and offering leadership and training to junior network engineers. Other related duties may be assigned as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Leads, designs, acquires, oversees installation, configures, maintains and troubleshoots the University’s data and voice infrastructure including PBX, voicemail, call accounting and other voice related systems.
• Manages network performance by periodically base-lining capacity and performance and projecting resource usage.
• Defines, plans, schedules and coordinates 'moves, adds or changes.'
• Provides detailed technical analysis for projects requiring network and telecommunications connectivity, including security, telecommunications and wireless.
• Develops and monitors network project plans to implement network infrastructure, and coordinates resources to ensure successful implementation.
• Designs and oversees performance matrices.
• Identifies, analyzes and resolves network problems through the use of a variety of monitoring tools.
• Establishes and maintains positive vendor relations to ensure adequate technical support and timely problems resolution.
• Provides Project Coordination.
• Conducts technical research and development.
• Provides leadership and training of Network Engineer 1 & 2.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, and 60+ credit hours of continuing education.
• Eight (8) years of directly applicable networking/telecommunications experience.
• Cisco CCNP or higher.

Nice-to-haves

• Masters or Bachelors Degree.
• One (1) industry-recognized Security Certification.
• Ability to design networks, support processes and software in a multi-vendor environment without supervision.
• ITIL Foundation.
• Palo Alto PCNSE.
• Comfortable discussing networking and telecommunications topics with varying levels of personnel from student to the CIO.
• Project Coordination experience.
• The ability to provide hands-on support and troubleshoot digital media technology systems.
• Solid written communication skills with the ability to write technical documentation or manuals.
• Must be able to manage projects and be familiar with project management concepts and risk analysis.
• Adept at reading and interpreting technical documentation and procedure manuals.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.
• Ability to conduct research into emerging technology issues and products.
• Experience in network and telecommunications infrastructure design, deployment and management.
• A proven track record in LAN/WAN, Telecomm system, and Network Security installation and operations, Telecommunications.
• Experience with structural, and MEP design concepts.
• Experience with Networking and Telecommunications technologies. (ex. WAN, LAN, VPN, ACD, PBX, IEEE Wiring standards, network/telecomm monitoring tools.)
• Experience in server hardware and data center operations.
• Experience in Virtualized server infrastructure, systems troubleshooting, and specialized computer applications.
• Familiar with traditional programming and scripting languages.
• Ability to write a network and/or telecom scope of work and finalize a system deployment and build-out.
• Exceptional communication skills including interacting regularly with Architects, Designers and other Trades.
• Ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude in a fast paced creative environment.
• Knowledge of how to lead, empower, and motivate highly creative individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to work without direct supervision.
• Must be detail oriented, have multi-tasking abilities and handle tight, high stress deadlines.
• Experience working in a team-oriented collaborative environment.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $41.00 - $51.38 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.