Wireless and Network Systems Administrator - Information Technology Services

Job Summary

Positions in the Network and Communications Analyst series design, implement, and maintain enterprise-class networking equipment (including software-defined networks), network enabling services, architecture, configuration as well as associated network and telephone structured cabling systems. Performs support of enterprise data networks and equipment that provides the connectivity for all IT devices, telecommunications equipment, applications, LAN/WAN, cloud services, and the internet. Administers, monitors, troubleshoots, and documents network-related issues throughout the organization including virtualized and system-wide networks. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, technical staff, vendors, and stakeholders to lead/participate in process improvements and network development, deploy updates and fixes, as well as provide ongoing administration and technical support. Implement, manage, and support security software, hardware, and network-based appliances to protect the campus network. #CalPolyITS 

Department Summary

Information Technology Services (ITS) is a fast-moving team that is responsible for helping Cal Poly achieve academic excellence through developing and implementing learning, teaching, and administrative solutions which leverage technology that align with strategic goals and objectives. With a focus on continuous improvement, ITS fosters innovation, supports continuous learning, and develops people to their full potential. Our team of more than 180 professionals works in a DevOps environment to shape the technology landscape at Cal Poly. 

Key Qualifications

• On campus and physically present to perform role.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting enterprise level network infrastructure and associated services such as DNS, Firewalls, Application Load Balancers, Wi-Fi and/or VoIP. 
• Thorough working knowledge of current network routing protocols for data systems such as OSPF, BGP and EIGRP. 
• Advanced experience configuring network infrastructure in hybrid cloud environments, such as AWS and VMware. 
• Demonstrated experience with automation tools/languages (e.g. Python, Powershell).
• Demonstrated ability with installing and using network configuration management and monitoring tools in a large-scale enterprise DevOps environment (e.g. Cisco Prime, ALE OmniVista, Puppet, Jenkins, Solarwinds).

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four 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.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range:$96,504 - $115,332 Per Year

Classification Range: $87,408 - $127,332 Per Year 

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 Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities