Principal Network Engineer

Principal Network Engineer

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both:
1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and
2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast‑paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Non Rep Pay Grade E08

Annual Salary Rate: $ annually (minimum) - $ annually (maximum). The negotiable starting salary will be between $ annually - $ annually, commensurate with education and experience.

Manager of Information Systems, Director of Technology, or designee

This job announcement will be used to establish a pool of eligible candidates for vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months.

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is seeking to fill two (2) Principal Network Engineer positions in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).

• Design and implement robust and scalable network architectures using MPLS technology.
• Manage and optimize network performance and reliability, ensuring high availability for critical applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate SCADA systems into the network infrastructure.
• Analyze and resolve complex network issues, providing advanced troubleshooting and support.
• Develop and enforce network security policies and best practices to safeguard sensitive data.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

The most qualified candidate for this position will have highly developed competencies beyond the minimum qualifications in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:

• Network
  
  Certifications:
  
  Relevant certifications such as CCNP or CCIE in Routing and Switching or Service Provider.
• MPLS Expertise:
  Extensive experience in designing and managing large-scale MPLS networks.
• SCADA Knowledge:
  Familiarity with integrating SCADA systems into enterprise networks.
• Network Security Acumen:
  Strong understanding of network security principles and practices.
• Problem‑Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven ability to analyze complex network issues and implement effective solutions.

Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability;

provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U.S. Pre‑employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full‑time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).

External applicants may only apply online, t.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling . Current employees must apply online t.gov/jobs. All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. Online applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.

Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.

• Performs the most complex network engineering work in the District; plans, reviews and approves network project schedules; assists in strategic planning; prepares status reports;…