Payroll Title

SYS ADM 4

Department

IGPP

Hiring Pay Scale

$110,000 - $130,000/Year

Worksite

SIO

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

100%

Union

Uncovered

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

8 hrs/day, Mon-Fri

#138100 Networking Administrator

Filing Deadline: Fri 2/20/2026

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Description

Department Overview

The High Performance Wireless Research and Education Network (HPWREN), a University of California San Diego partnership project led by the San Diego Supercomputer Center and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography's Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics, supports Internet-data applications in the research, education, and public safety realms.

HPWREN functions as a collaborative, Internet-connected cyberinfrastructure. The project supports a high-bandwidth wireless backbone and access data network in San Diego, Riverside, and Imperial counties in areas that are typically not well-served by other technologies to reach the Internet. This includes backbone locations, typically sited on mountain tops, to connect often hard-to-reach areas in the remote Southern California back country.

Position Overview

The Networking Administrator Applies Advanced IT Concepts And Multi-institutional Objectives To Resolve Highly Complex, Cross-domain Technical Issues Requiring In-depth Evaluation Of Variable Factors. Independently Designs, Operates, And Maintains SIO IGPP’s 24/7/365 High-availability Distributed Computing Infrastructure Supporting Continuous Streaming Data Acquisition From The HPWREN Network. This Includes Overseeing Management Of The Network Segments And Firewalls In Use On Each Mountain-top Hub Site, As Well As Directly Managing The Network Space In The Data Centers That Host The Servers For The Network. The Position Performs In-depth Analyses And Implements Solutions For Highly Complex Issues In a Number Of Technical Areas

Administration of network management platforms such as Netbox;
Management of enterprise network switches and routers from vendors such as Cisco and Mikrotik;
Management of enterprise firewall devices from vendors such as Fortinet;
Management of server and network log aggregation and analysis platforms such as Splunk;
Management of terrestrial microwave radio systems from vendors such as SIAE, Ubiquiti, Radwin
Implementation of secure configurations to minimize trust relationships between network segments.

Note that the responsibilities of this position are focused on HPWREN backbone and edge network infrastructure management, but expertise and occasional assistance with server infrastructure issues is required.

In collaboration with San Diego County Fire Authority IT and UCSD ITS staff, the position implements architecture reference designs of a shared cyberinfrastructure platform across the network backbone that also supports common needs from different institutions.

Cover letter is required for application to be considered complete.

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of how to apply technologies and systems to meet business needs. Demonstrated ability to install network infrastructure hardware, replace parts, diagnose faults, and work with sales and service personnel. Experience with vendor relations and the evaluation, selection, and purchasing of hardware and software. Experience with Cisco and Arista switches.
Demonstrated knowledge of IP-based networking (TCP, UDP, ICMP). Knowledge of switch, router and firewall management using CIDR and VLAN configurations. Expertise with layer-2 and layer-3 VPN tunneling at the host and network levels. Advanced knowledge of network troubleshooting tools such as ping and traceroute, and network activity monitoring tools such as Intermapper and Wireshark.
Advanced experience writing and editing the most complex scripts used to perform system maintenance and administration. Advanced programming and/or scripting skills in Python, Linux shell scripting, and configuration management platforms such as Ansible, Nornir, or Puppet.
Knowledge of the design, development and application of technology and systems to meet business needs. Basic knowledge with storage and networking protocols: iSCSI, CIFS, NFS, TCPIP, and storage area networks management. Familiarity with network virtualization technologies such as MPLS, SDWAN, VxLAN.
Demonstrated skills associated with adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of how system management actions affect other systems, system users and dependent / related functions. Knowledge in cross-platform OS and application integration (Linux/Windows). Experience with system administration orchestration utilities such as Intune, Puppet, Chef, Ansible, or Salt.
Experience with VMware and other virtualization hypervisors. This includes provisioning, performance tuning, and recovery. Experience with SAN/NAS technology, and HA configurations such as clustering, teaming, and load balancing.
Advanced knowledge of computer security best practices and policies including demonstrated experience securing most complex server-based software. Extensive knowledge of common intrusion detection and prevention tools at the network and host layers.
Ability to elicit and communicate technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner.
Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates problem-solving skills. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to implement architecture designs via the automation of systems administration and configuration management tools. Extensive experience in the configuration of web, storage and collaboration services. Experience in the steps required to deploy web applications and troubleshoot advanced technical problems concerning the server environments.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
Must be willing and able to travel.
Must have access to reliable transportation.
Will be required to hold valid driver's license and have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $108,100 - $204,900 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $51.77 - $98.13

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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