Network Engineer II

1 month ago

La Mirada, United States CENIC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

ABOUT CENIC:

Join the team that connects California to the world — advancing education and research statewide by providing the world-class computing network essential for innovation, collaboration, and economic growth.

Our organization operates the California Research and Education Network (CalREN), a high-capacity computer network with more than 8,000 miles of optical fiber. The network serves over 20 million users across California, including the vast majority of K-20 students together with educators, researchers, and individuals at other vital public-serving institutions.


POSITION SUMMARY:

The Network Engineer II is responsible for providing deployment support for CENIC Associates. This entails working with the current and future CENIC Associates and other CENIC teams to deploy new or upgraded CalREN member services.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

LOCATION: Hybrid


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Deploy, install, and configure new network devices and/or network services or upgrade existing devices and services for CENIC Associates

  2. Work closely with the CENIC Program Management Office to gather member requirements and recommend appropriate network deployment solutions based on existing service offerings

  3. Partner with other members of the Network Engineering team to complete complex member deployment requests, such as dark fiber builds

  4. Create and update network documentation needed to ensure a maintainable, streamlined, and efficient CENIC network

  5. Participate in updating and revising policies, procedures, technical reports, and internal training material as needed


KEY SUCCESS FACTORS:

  1. Excellent oral and written communication skills

  2. Well-organized and able to track and manage multiple simultaneous internal and external requests

  3. Strong commitment to customer service and a team-first mindset

  4. Ability to work independently and within a team environment to implement member needs

  5. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills


REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  1. 2 years experience with network configuration, implementation, and operations

  2. Experience with Cisco and Juniper routers and switches

  3. Experience with OSPF or IS-IS, and IP Routing basics


PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  1. 4 years experience with network configuration, implementation, and operations

  2. Cisco CCNA or JNCIA certifications

  3. Experience with BGP, MPLS, Segment Routing, and EVPN

  4. Experience with optical transmission systems such as WDM

  5. Experience in a university and/or research environment

  6. Experience with network tools such as Zabbix, Netbox, Cisco NSO, etc.

  7. Basic Python or other programming knowledge


Why work at CENIC?

  • Company Culture: Small teams and a collaborative environment provide the opportunity to make a large impact in a small organization.
  • Workplace Flexibility: We understand that the world is changing and we're open to remote and hybrid work options.
  • Community Engagement: We work with research and education institutions in the largest state economy in the United States. The work you do has meaning.
  • Health Benefits: We have generous medical benefits as well as dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Paid Time Off: We offer liberal vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
  • Investment in Your Future: CENIC contributes to your 403(b) even if you don't. We also offer matching contributions on top of that.

WORK HOURS:

The regular workweek is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required based on CENIC’s business demands.

TRAVEL:

Out-of-area and overnight travel may occasionally be expected depending on CENIC’s business needs.

WORK AUTHORIZATION:

Documented Proof of identity and legal eligibility to work in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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