Network Engineer

Job Vacancy Announcement

Position Information

Functional Title Network Engineer

Position Type Classified

Appointment Type Regular

FTE %

100

Work Schedule (if atypical)

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Job Description Summary To provide technical support for all areas of network services. This includes Internet, Intranet, Wireless, LAN, and WAN services and work with the lead network engineer to support all the areas of network services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Understanding of enterprise network connectivity principles and structured troubleshooting methodologies across OSI Layers 1-7.
• General knowledge of enterprise networking platforms, architectures, and solutions from multiple vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Arista, HPE Aruba, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and Extreme Networks).

Preferred Qualifications

• Work closely with project management staff to meet project milestones
• Develop and apply testing and troubleshooting plans
• Experienced supporting large enterprise and campus LANs
• Experienced supporting large enterprise and campus Wi-Fi/WLANs
• Experienced supporting a BGP environment and other routing protocols (Static)
• Experienced supporting Radius, DHCP, and DNS servers
• Experienced with Large Scale NAT or Carrier Grade NAT appliances and Load Balancers

Benefits Summary Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee’s total compensation

Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

Location La Verne Main Campus

Number of Vacancies 1

Physical Demands Summary The physical demands include the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 20 pounds occasionally. Clear verbal and written communication is essential, as the position involves frequent interaction with colleagues, clients, or external partners. The noise level is generally low to moderate. The position may occasionally involve meeting deadlines or managing multiple priorities, which can require sustained focus and mental stamina.

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes

If yes, list maximum weight and duration 20lbs

Describe work environment This position is based in a standard office environment and primarily involves sedentary work. Employees are expected to spend extended periods of time working at a desk, using a computer, and engaging in routine office tasks such as emailing, attending m

Duties

Specific Duties Monitor, administer, secure, and maintain the University’s network resources. Analyze, design, test, document, implement/configure, and support LAN/WAN technologies. Proactively collect and analyze network traffic and functionality to prevent network outages. Monitor and maintain network interfaces using port scanners, Cisco LAN Management Solution, etc. to ensure optimal performance, making modifications and enhancements as needed. Perform formal network audition, managing detailed implementation plans. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to performance, security, reliability, and functionality. Analyze complex existing network systems and make recommendations for resources required to maintain and/or expand service levels

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Specific Duties Provide network support including manage network environments including diverse hardware infrastructures, routing, and security requirements in a 24×7 environment. Interface with systems, desktop, and applications staff for network aspects of new/proposed installations. Interface with external vendors to analyze, design, and improve network infrastructure in Main & Regional Campuses.

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Specific Duties Foster and maintain close, professional, and proactive working relationships with peers, network management, and vendors in a team-oriented, collaborative manner in order to effectively coordinate network activities and ensure the network functions support institutional and departmental strategies and goals. Work effectively with network management to prioritize and handle multiple tasks under high-pressure conditions. Expand professional horizons and maintain personal proficiency and expertise by embracing lifelong learning and formally obtaining/updating knowledge and certifications in the networking field.

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Specific Duties Support fully redundant, load-balanced, fault tolerant, and fail-over LAN, WAN, and Wireless configurations. Maintain complete, detailed, and up-to-date electronic documentation of network infrastructure at all times.

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Specific Duties Implement, formally document, monitor, and administer network policies, procedures, and practices including disaster recovery, configuration backups, switching architecture, physical subnetting, VLANs, VPN (Virtual Private Network) Concentrators, NAT (Network Address Translation), network auditing, and user training/awareness.

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Specific Duties Design, implement, administer, and maintain various LAN and WAN network topologies including network traffic monitoring, connectivity, protocols, routers, switches, hubs, bridges, etc. in an efficient manner, providing sufficient resources for students, faculty, and staff.

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Specific Duties Research and become familiar with emerging technological products, services, and vendors. Provide formal analysis, evaluation and recommendations to supervisors for possible inclusion in strategic plans. Research, evaluate, recommend, and implement new network based technologies as they are introduced into industry. Research and provide input into the selection and price evaluation of new equipment and technologies aimed at enhancing network capacity. Test and evaluate software, hardware, Network Operating Systems and applications.

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Specific Duties Other technology related duties as assigned

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Salary Range

Minimum:

$124,500.89

Maximum:

$146,250.76

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2024-251208SA

Special Instructions to Applicants The University of La Verne is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Open Date 11/02/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled No