Network Engineer, Firewall University of California Los Angeles Budgeted Pay Scale: $111,749-$127,897 Full Salary Range: USD $83,800.00/Yr. - USD $179,400.00/Yr. Department Summary Infrastructure Services provides flexible, reliable, and secure traditional and cloud infrastructure services (network services, platform services, data center operations and management, and unified communications) enabling connectivity, productivity, and security for UCLA. Infrastructure services strives to optimize performance increasing storage, elevating the network, and reducing downtown. Network and Engineering Services manages the engineering and operations of the network infrastructure (e.g., wired/WAN, wireless, security/firewall) required to offer network connectivity, such as network cabling, routers, and firewalls. This includes connecting devices (e.g., Internet of Things devices) to the network, network access management, securing access to networks, and appropriate authentication (e.g., network registration systems, VPN, and NAC). Position Summary The Network Engineer, Firewall will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the university's firewall infrastructure. The engineer will work closely with other IT teams to ensure the network is secure and the university's data is protected. They will also work with faculty, staff, and students to provide reliable network access while ensuring compliance with security policies. The Network Engineer, Firewall will positively impact UCLA's operations and culture by ensuring UCLA's IT infrastructure is operable, secure, efficient, and effective in service of the university's academic mission. This team member will advance the University's mission by delivering exceptional information technology services comprehensively and consistently across faculty, staff, and students. This role will execute UCLA's vision while modeling UCLA's culture and values. Salary & Compensation *UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications Three years experience working in one or more of the following fields: network services, information technology, network operations, or a related field. (Required) Five or more years experience working in one or more of the following fields: network services, information technology or network operations. (Preferred) Experience in network security engineering, preferably in an academic or research setting. (Required) Significant experience and working knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, and SSL/TLS. (Required) Experience with firewall solutions such as Cisco Secure Access, Cisco ASA/Firepower, VPN, Palo Alto, Fortinet Next Generation Firewall, Cisco Secure IPS and Trellix Network Security (NX). (Required) Experience with wireless optimizations, including AP placement, ideal signal levels, optimized roaming, spectrum selection, channel tuning, cell optimization (Required) Experience in complex higher education environments, serving academic and administrative functions of a large public university. (Preferred) Knowledge of LAN/WAN and network protocols. Knowledge of monitoring tools and commands to ensure the quick resolution of issues. (Required) Strong understanding of CIS and NIST security standards and best practices. (Required) Strong written and verbal communication skills and is able to communicate technical information and ideas to a diverse community of colleagues and stakeholders. (Required) Able to establish and advance positive working relationships and a strong rapport with team members, stakeholders, and customers. (Required) Strong organizational skills and is able to balance competing priorities and support concurrent projects. Ability to work in a project-based environment using project management practices. (Required) Strong demonstrated problem-solving skills; scopes solutions based on knowledge of available resources and timelines. Able to ask questions, gather information, evaluate options, and make decisions with integrity. (Required) Able to participate in activities to advance an inclusive environment that values equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. (Required) Thinks creatively and proposes innovative ideas, including the incorporation of new technologies or processes. Is able to work with agility in a fast-paced environment. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of experience/training in one or more of the following fields: computer science, engineering, computer information systems, or a related field. (Required) Bachelor's Degree In one or more of the following fields: computer science, engineering, computer information systems. (Preferred) CompTIA Network+ Certification or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification (Preferred) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Schedule 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PT, Monday through Friday and/or variable based upon operational needs. Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered To apply, please visit: https://jobs.ucla.edu/careers-home/jobs/3050 Application Deadline: 8:50 p.m. on Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-74f017e5bf28b24f8d32e6c9d5a3f549
