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Network Engineer (Network and Communications Analyst IV, Range
1) - San Francisco Bay Region Network

Network Engineer

SF State University

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Department:
San Francisco Bay Region Network - Information Technology Services/Network and Telecommunications

Appointment Type:
This is a one-year probationary position.

Time Base:
Full-time (1.0)

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $8,231.00 - $10,647.00 Per Month ($98,772.00 - $ Annually)

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary:

Reporting to and with minimal supervision from the Senior Director of Network and Telecommunications Infrastructure, the Network Engineer serves as a technical expert responsible for the planning, design, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of enterprise network infrastructure across the San Francisco Bay Region Network, partner institutions, and auxiliary organizations. This position provides expert technical leadership for complex wired, wireless, remote access, and network management systems that support reliable, secure, scalable, and resilient connectivity across multiple universities.

The Network Engineer leads highly complex network infrastructure initiatives and serves as a key technical advisor to management, technical teams, vendors, and campus stakeholders on enterprise network architecture, infrastructure modernization, service reliability, security, performance, and operational standards. The position develops technical strategies, architecture recommendations, standards, procedures, and best practices that guide the evolution of network services and ensure alignment with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and long-term service needs.

The Network Engineer is responsible for evaluating, designing, deploying, administering, maintaining, and optimizing network hardware, configurations, monitoring platforms, security controls, and integrated communications technologies. Key duties include leading multi-site network design and deployment efforts, managing complex connectivity requirements, resolving unique and highly complex technical issues, analyzing capacity and performance trends, and recommending future-state improvements to support the organizational goals and long-term service needs of the San Francisco Bay Region Network.

The role works collaboratively across technical, administrative, and institutional leadership groups to ensure consistent network security, service continuity, operational excellence, and effective delivery of enterprise network services.

Position Information

Enterprise Network Architecture, Program Management, and Infrastructure Leadership