Caltech
Overview
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute. The IPAC Datacenter Team provides systems engineering, network engineering, database administration and systems administration support for IPAC projects and the organization at large. The Senior Network Engineer will help design and expand data networks and assist IPAC projects with network-related operations tasks. Essential Job Duties
Specify, install and manage all networking equipment Manage the data center cabling plant Perform network performance analysis and optimizations Implement overall network monitoring tools Evaluate project networking requirements Design and implement improvements to internal network and software architecture to streamline data movement during routine operations Coordinate with networking staff of other Caltech departments and peer institutions Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field and a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Substantial experience with Cisco, Arista or other major vendor switches, routers and firewalls. Substantial experience with Linux, specifically Red Hat or Debian. Arista CloudVision experience Palo Alto Firewall experience Qualify as a United States (US) person as defined by ITAR regulations - A US person is a citizen of the United States, a lawful permanent resident alien of the US ("Green Card" holder), or individuals granted refugee and Asylee status under US law. Preferred Qualifications
CCNA or better Strong subnetting skills in both IPv4 and IPv6 Experience with LAN and WAN routing protocols Overall data center infrastructure and wide-area networking experience Experience designing and implementing a complete enterprise network infrastructure Experience with High Performance Computing (HPC) environments Experience with cloud computing environments Network performance measurement and optimization skills Familiar with systems and network security best practices Ability to collaborate with others on a small team Ability to organize and manage priorities across multiple tasks Interest in science, particularly Astronomy Required Documents
Resume Cover letter Applications are due by October 28, 2025. Hiring Range
$138,300 - $160,300 Per Year The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. Benefits and Notices
Caltech provides comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and dependents, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees may have access to Some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. To read more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf. Disability Accommodations
Caltech complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of a position. If you would like to request an accommodation to complete this application or participate in the selection process, please contact Caltech Recruiting.
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Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute. The IPAC Datacenter Team provides systems engineering, network engineering, database administration and systems administration support for IPAC projects and the organization at large. The Senior Network Engineer will help design and expand data networks and assist IPAC projects with network-related operations tasks. Essential Job Duties
Specify, install and manage all networking equipment Manage the data center cabling plant Perform network performance analysis and optimizations Implement overall network monitoring tools Evaluate project networking requirements Design and implement improvements to internal network and software architecture to streamline data movement during routine operations Coordinate with networking staff of other Caltech departments and peer institutions Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field and a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Substantial experience with Cisco, Arista or other major vendor switches, routers and firewalls. Substantial experience with Linux, specifically Red Hat or Debian. Arista CloudVision experience Palo Alto Firewall experience Qualify as a United States (US) person as defined by ITAR regulations - A US person is a citizen of the United States, a lawful permanent resident alien of the US ("Green Card" holder), or individuals granted refugee and Asylee status under US law. Preferred Qualifications
CCNA or better Strong subnetting skills in both IPv4 and IPv6 Experience with LAN and WAN routing protocols Overall data center infrastructure and wide-area networking experience Experience designing and implementing a complete enterprise network infrastructure Experience with High Performance Computing (HPC) environments Experience with cloud computing environments Network performance measurement and optimization skills Familiar with systems and network security best practices Ability to collaborate with others on a small team Ability to organize and manage priorities across multiple tasks Interest in science, particularly Astronomy Required Documents
Resume Cover letter Applications are due by October 28, 2025. Hiring Range
$138,300 - $160,300 Per Year The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. Benefits and Notices
Caltech provides comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and dependents, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees may have access to Some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. To read more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf. Disability Accommodations
Caltech complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of a position. If you would like to request an accommodation to complete this application or participate in the selection process, please contact Caltech Recruiting.
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