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Senior Network Engineer/Architect (Network Communications Analyst IV)

San Diego State University is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer/Architect to help shape the future of the enterprise network infrastructure connecting SDSU's campuses, research environments, and university operations. In this senior technical role, you'll architect and engineer large-scale wired, wireless, WAN, data center, cloud-connected, and research networks while leading complex infrastructure modernization initiatives from design through deployment. You'll combine hands-on engineering with long-term architectural strategy—solving SDSU's most challenging network problems, evaluating emerging technologies, and helping ensure the university's network remains secure, resilient, scalable, and ready for what's next.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enterprise Network Architecture & Engineering
• Network Modernization & Technical Project Leadership
• Advanced Network Engineering & Resiliency
• Architecture, Standards & Technical Leadership

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for an experienced network engineer or architect who enjoys tackling complex infrastructure challenges while thinking strategically about where enterprise networking is headed. Experience in areas such as the following is especially valuable:

• Large-scale enterprise wired and wireless network architecture
• Advanced routing and switching, including BGP, OSPF, IPv4/IPv6, segmentation, and high availability
• Network security and access control
• Network observability, packet analysis, RF engineering, and performance troubleshooting
• Enterprise network modernization, lifecycle refreshes, and infrastructure migrations
• High-performance or research networking
• Technical architecture, documentation, and standards development
• Leading complex network infrastructure projects
• Working with vendors, integrators, service providers, and other technical partners
• Advanced certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, Aruba advanced/expert-level certifications, PCNSE, AWS/Azure Advanced Networking, or equivalent are a plus.

Why Join Us?

Architect networks at scale – Help design the infrastructure connecting SDSU's campuses, research environments, academic programs, and university operations.

Lead major modernization efforts – Take complex network initiatives from architectural strategy through successful implementation.

Stay deeply technical – Work hands-on with advanced enterprise networking while serving as a trusted technical authority.

Build for the future – Evaluate emerging technologies and help define long-term network architecture, standards, and infrastructure investments for SDSU.

Position Information:

Full-time, benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs. This position is eligible for telecommuting up to 2 days per week, following a training period during which on-site presence is required.

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Key

Qualifications:

Extensive experience supporting and maintaining enterprise-level wired and wireless network environments, including complex, multi-protocol routed networks. Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, switching, routing, network security, wireless technologies, protocols, and network architectures. Experience supporting and managing Palo Alto firewalls, including security configuration and administration within an enterprise environment. Hands-on experience with enterprise networking technologies such as HPE Aruba wireless, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) routing and switching, Aruba Clear Pass, or comparable platforms.

Advanced ability to design, engineer, implement, troubleshoot, and validate…