Senior Network Engineer

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority

Senior Network Engineer leading network design and implementation for San Diego Airport infrastructure. Collaborating on modernizing network systems and ensuring resilience and security in operations.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $139,081 - $159,943 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudSwitchingVoIP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, configure, implement, and maintain enterprise routing, switching, wireless, firewall, VOIP, and VPN technologies within a Cisco-based environment.
Lead and perform hands-on network design, configuration, and buildout work for wireless upgrades in Terminal 2, Terminal 1 Phase 1B, and other airport construction projects.
Configure and manage wired and wireless network infrastructure through Cisco Catalyst Center, formerly DNAC, supporting network policy, access control, and operational monitoring within a Software Defined Access environment.
Design, configure, and support Cisco ACI, Identity Services Engine (ISE), Secure Firewall technologies, and related monitoring and analytics platforms.
Monitor network health and availability; analyze capacity and performance; recommend and implement patches, firmware updates, and configuration improvements to maintain uptime.
Diagnose and resolve routine to highly complex network issues; perform root cause analysis and collaborate with stakeholders to restore service and prevent recurring incidents.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of current and legacy network environments, including system dependencies, integrations, and data flows, to support effective troubleshooting, project transition, and long-term infrastructure planning.
Develop and maintain detailed network diagrams, as-built designs, architecture documentation, and standard operating procedures to support operational continuity and knowledge sharing.
Serve as a hands-on technical lead on complex network projects; coordinate with vendors, senior engineers, internal teams, and stakeholders to review designs, implement changes, and support infrastructure lifecycle initiatives.
Develop and support contingency planning, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits to ensure resilient and secure infrastructure. Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to support critical network operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five years of progressively responsible experience in information Technology and associated systems, networking, or security systems of which one year of experience was serving in a project lead or supervisory capacity or any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in computer science, management information systems, or a closely related field.
Completion of the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification may substitute for 2-years of the educational requirement.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Authority’s vehicle insurance policy.
Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background investigation, training, and testing required for employment and operation of Authority and San Diego County physical security, surveillance, radio and telecommunications equipment.
Preferred Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise or Security, Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Network+ or Security+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect – Associate, Microsoft Azure (AZ-700) certification, or Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate.

Benefits

Comp & perks

14 paid holidays
18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO)
Parental and child care benefits
Salary continuance for family & parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement plan options including comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan
Annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account
Multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes
Outdoor working areas
Fitness discounts for all levels and goals
Monthly fruit deliveries
Rewards for volunteer time
Financial wellness advisors
Campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails

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Hard Skills & Tools

network designnetwork configurationnetwork buildoutrouting technologiesswitching technologieswireless technologiesfirewall technologiesVPN technologiesCisco ACISoftware Defined Access

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationproject managementanalytical skillstroubleshootingdocumentationcontingency planningvulnerability assessment

Certifications

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)CompTIA Network+CompTIA Security+AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerAWS Solutions Architect – AssociateMicrosoft Azure (AZ-700)Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate