Staff Network Engineer, Infrastructure, Central Tech

About the role

The Staff Network Engineer will play a key role in designing, deploying, and managing critical network infrastructure that supports world-class science. This position offers an opportunity for a highly capable, self-motivated engineer to make meaningful contributions within a growing, privately-funded network of research institutes of national-and increasingly global-significance. The Staff Network Engineer will support the design, deployment, and ongoing management of wired and wireless network services across enterprise systems and foundational IT infrastructure at multiple sites. The role also supports on-premise and cloud-based High Performance Computing (HPC) environments optimized for life science research. This position requires deep expertise across a broad range of networking technologies, including routing and switching, firewalls, wireless, and optical networks. Core responsibilities include managing routers, switches, cable plants, and wireless infrastructure. The Senior Network Engineer will oversee installation, monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of all wired and wireless network hardware, software, and communication links. The ideal candidate communicates clearly and effectively with end users, colleagues, leadership, and external partners. They bring strong problem-solving skills, follow through on technical challenges, and collaborate closely with IT engineers at all levels to meet the unique technology needs of CZI and the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub.