Network Architect

IT Data Network

Full Time

80343BR

Job Summary

As the Network Architect, you will occupy a critical role in the strategic development and execution of our network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, robust security, and scalability tailored to diverse organizational needs, including initiatives at campuses, medical centers, or the Office of the President. This expert-level position demands a sophisticated mastery of network architecture, deeply integrated with an understanding of organizational goals and technological imperatives. You will lead the design and implementation of advanced network solutions, collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align network strategies with business objectives and drive the analysis of complex business requirements into innovative network designs. Your role also encompasses elevating network security frameworks, optimizing network performance, and managing the full lifecycle of network services from conceptual design to continuous improvement. Additionally, you will develop and enforce high-level network standards, mentor network engineering talent, and lead the resolution of complex network issues using advanced troubleshooting skills. This position requires extensive experience in network architecture, advanced professional certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, or JNCIE, and demonstrated leadership in managing large-scale network projects in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, in one or more of the following fields: computer science, computer information systems, etc.
• 7 to 10+ years of expert experience in one of the following fields: network engineering or network architecture.
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or equivalent
• AWS Solutions Architect - Professional or equivalent
• Advanced working knowledge of LAN, WAN, MAN, wireless, VoIP, cloud networking protocols, OSPF, BGP, IP, Multicast, QOS, MPLS, VPLS, IPv4, IPV6, VxLan and spine-and-leaf architecture.
• Advanced experience with Automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl).
• Expert level skillset in Enterprise Network design engineering analysis and configurations of multi-vendor routing, switching, wireless controller, wireless access points, firewalls, VPN, Load Balancing and DDI services. (i.e. Aruba, Cisco, Brocade, Palo Alto, F5)
• Significant experience working in a project-based environment leading project management practices including schedule management, status reporting, and communication of project risks and issues.
• Advanced experience working in a project-based environment, including the ability to report on project status, evaluate project risks, and escalate project issues. Experience with risk analysis frameworks. Knowledge of information management.
• Advanced experience architecting scalable, diverse, and complex networks. Expert understanding of server architecture, system administration, and security. Experience working with a software development lifecycle (SDLC) model.
• Expert ability to translate business needs into long-term architecture solutions. Expertise relating to the design and development of software across the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including mentorship, negotiation, and change management.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills and can communicate work assignments to medium-sized teams. Demonstrated experience presenting complex technical information to audiences of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Advanced experience creating presentation materials, generating reports, and presenting to appropriate stakeholders, including executive leadership. Ability to explain advanced concepts to engineers, peers, and leadership.
• Advanced ability to collaborate across a large, diverse organization and effectively communicate or negotiate with others.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the University.
• Extensive experience in problem-solving skills; ability to uncover root of difficult problems and scope solutions based on knowledge of available resources and timelines as well as awareness of vision and strategy. Seeks information from multiple and diverse sources to inform solutions. Demonstrated ability to make decisions with integrity.
• Advanced experience providing inclusive leadership of others, cultivating an inclusive environment that values equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
• Inspires creativity in others and advises teams on industry-leading practices, such as the incorporation of new technologies or processes. Has demonstrated experience leading in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, in a relevant field such as computer science, computer information systems, etc.
• Experience in complex higher education environments, serving academic, medical, and research and administrative functions of a large public university.
• Aruba Certified Mobility Expert (ACMX) or equivalent

License/Certification

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or equivalent
• AWS Solutions Architect - Professional or equivalent

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

000532 IT ARCHITECT 5

Job Category

Clinical Systems / IT Professionals

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Center Building (SF)

Work Style

Hybrid

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Mon-Fri, 8-5, some after-hours required, on-call