Senior Network Engineer

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Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself-sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals: Advance Airport Development Transform the Customer Experience Optimize Ongoing Business Cultivate Our Culture Here, culture starts with each of us. Our workplace is shaped by mindsets that guide how we show up for one another: believing the best in people, collaboration, empathy, listening, and thoughtful decision-making. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world. Why You'll Love Working at SAN: Location: The new Airport Authority Administration building, located on the San Diego International Airport campus and near the waterfront, providing stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline. Hybrid Schedule: This role follows a hybrid schedule with both on-site and remote work. On-site days are required, based on department needs, to support collaboration and business operations. Remote work flexibility is available on other days as determined by the department. Salary: The hiring salary for Senior ITS Engineer is $139,081-$159,943. The full pay range for Senior ITS Engineer is $106,985-$171,177. Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 - 33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan. Plus, take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities-and much more! Wellness: Take advantage of 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, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails. Application Deadline: March 25, 2026. About the Job: The Information & Technology Services department is looking for a Senior Network Engineer with a technical leadership focus on designing, implementing, and advancing the enterprise network infrastructure at San Diego International Airport. This role serves as a subject matter expert for complex networking environments, including routing, switching, wireless, security, data center technologies, and software-defined network systems within a high-availability airport operation. Working across technical teams, vendors, and project stakeholders, this position will lead and support network modernization efforts, including wireless upgrades within Terminal 2 and infrastructure buildouts aligned with Terminal 1 Phase 1B construction. The Senior Network Engineer will provide design review, configuration, implementation, troubleshooting, and performance recommendations to ensure new and existing environments are secure, resilient, and built to support evolving airport operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong enterprise networking expertise, sound technical judgment, and the ability to lead complex assignments with a high degree of independence. They are methodical in troubleshooting, proactive in identifying risks and improvements, and committed to building clear documentation, diagrams, standards, and procedures that support long-term operational continuity. This role also requires strong communication and collaboration skills to guide technical decisions, partner with stakeholders, and support team members through complex infrastructure work. This role offers the opportunity to shape critical network infrastructure in a dynamic airport environment where reliability, security, and thoughtful design matter. The Senior Network Engineer will partner with stakeholders to develop clear standards, diagrams, and documentation that strengthen SAN's long-term operational continuity. While construction projects shape what passengers see, the Senior Network Engineer helps lead the invisible infrastructure that powers every connection, transaction, and operational system across the airport campus. What You'll Do: Network Design & Implementation: Design, configure, implement, and maintain enterprise routing, switching, wireless, firewall, VOIP, and VPN technologies within a Cisco-based environment. Infrastructure Modernization: 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. Cisco Catalyst Center Operations: Configure

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