University of California - Los Angeles, CA
posted 3 months ago
The Network Engineer, WAN/Wired will play a crucial role in designing and implementing the university's wide-area network (WAN) and wired network infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity across the entire UCLA campus. This position is integral to the Infrastructure Services department, which provides flexible, reliable, and secure traditional and cloud infrastructure services. The Network Engineer will be responsible for the engineering and operations of the network infrastructure, which includes wired/WAN, wireless, security/firewall, and the management of network cabling, routers, and firewalls. This role will also involve connecting various devices, including Internet of Things (IoT) devices, to the network, managing network access, securing network access, and implementing appropriate authentication measures such as network registration systems, VPN, and NAC. In this position, the Network Engineer will ensure that UCLA's IT infrastructure is operable, secure, efficient, and effective in supporting the university's academic mission. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver exceptional information technology services consistently across faculty, staff, and students, thereby positively impacting UCLA's operations and culture. This role requires a commitment to advancing the university's mission while modeling UCLA's culture and values. The Network Engineer will also be involved in the design and application of various system and data networks, including local area networks, wide area networks, intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for regular visits to campus as needed, and the anticipated pay range is between $111,749 and $127,897 annually, depending on the skills and experience of the selected finalist. Candidates are required to submit a resume and cover letter as part of the application process, and continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation, including a Live Scan background check.