Title: Network Engineering Lead Location: Northridge, CA United States Job Description: Major Duties Under the general supervision of the Senior Director of Infrastructure Services, the Network Engineering Lead serves as a key technical resource for network infrastructure operations, project delivery, network performance, security initiatives, architecture standards, resiliency planning, vendor engagement, and CSU systemwide collaboration while supporting a highly available, secure, and scalable campus network environment. - Serves as the primary coordination and escalation point for network infrastructure operations. - Provide technical leadership and oversight for Network Engineering staff, projects, reports, metrics and team performance. - Provide technical leadership for the Network Engineering and telecom teams in monitoring, analysis, and continuous improvement of the campus data network supporting tens of thousands of ports across a distributed campus environment. Oversee network telemetry, performance monitoring, alerting, and operational analytics to ensure high availability and service reliability. - Under the direction of management, is responsible for the campus network security posture in collaboration with the Information Security Officer (ISO) and security team. - Leads the development and operationalization of network-related resiliency strategies. - Performs other duties as assigned. *NOTE: To view the full position description, including all of the required qualifications, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://mycsun.box.com/s/lteqmam805rmbcao7snlb1nzzm7zix9t Qualifications - Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience. - Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. - An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. - Experience working in an enterprise-scale data network (e.g., corporation or university), including management of the Network Engineering staff, and Experience managing a hybrid-cloud network infrastructure is highly desirable. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities - Comprehensive knowledge of enterprise network infrastructure technologies, including switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers, as well as network operations, maintenance practices, and change management methodologies. Demonstrated understanding of infrastructure deployment standards, operational procedures, service continuity requirements, and the coordination of planned and unplanned network activities within a complex technology environment. - Advanced skill in coordinating infrastructure projects and maintenance activities, prioritizing operational workloads, and resolving complex network issues. Ability to serve as a technical escalation resource, provide hands-on troubleshooting support, facilitate cross-functional communication, and ensure network infrastructure activities are completed in accordance with established standards, timelines, and service expectations. - Thorough knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) principles, asset management practices, incident and problem management processes, and project management methodologies. Understanding of service level objectives, operational performance metrics, reporting techniques, and governance frameworks used to support enterprise network services, resource planning, and continuous operational improvement. - Demonstrated skill in providing technical guidance, mentoring staff, coordinating team activities, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing work environment. Ability to assess technical competencies, identify professional development opportunities, promote knowledge sharing and documentation practices, analyze operational processes, and recommend improvements that enhance service quality, efficiency, and organizational effectiveness. Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule - The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more. - Classification: 0464 / Network Communications Analyst IV / 1 - The anticipated HIRING RANGE is $8231 – $11755 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $8231 - $11990 per month. - HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends. - This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period. - The position is currently hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs. General Information - Applications received through July 1, 2026 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. - This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU. - A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. - The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. - Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California. - Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. - Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. - Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers - The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

• Lead efforts in designing and implementing a global backbone network infrastructure. • Play a key role in shaping the backbone while addressing complex issues in edge and MPLS routing. • Ensure scalability, reliability, and security across a multi-vendor environment. • Design, deploy, and maintain Akamai's massive-scale backbone while ensuring maximum network uptime and optimal traffic engineering. • Manage large-scale exterior BGP routing architectures, peering relationships, and transit provider configurations for fast data delivery. • Provision new backbone capacity, Private Network Interconnects (PNIs), and routers, while executing major infrastructure project implementations. • Write, test, and deploy network configuration changes using Akamai's automation framework across both lab and production environments. • Conduct deep protocol-level debugging in collaboration with hardware vendors to resolve highly complex network infrastructure issues. • Leverage network telemetry and internal databases to drive data-informed decisions regarding global network performance optimization. • Collaborate with network architecture, automation, infrastructure, and NOC teams to maintain high network availability and reliability.

Role Description The Credentialing and Contracting Specialist is responsible for preparing and maintaining contracts and the contracts database system. Maintain active status for all providers by successfully completing initial and subsequent credentialing packages as required by state regulations, guidelines and policies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Reviews and screens initial and reappointment credentialing applications for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations, guidelines, policies, and standards. Monitors Applications and follows-up as needed. - Conducts primary source verification, collects and validates documents (state license, DEA Certificates, malpractice coverage, etc.) to ensure accuracy of all credentialing elements; assesses completeness of information and qualifications relative to credentialing standards to ensure timely renewal. Maintains provider contract files. - Identifies, analyzes and resolves extraordinary information, discrepancies, time gaps and other idiosyncrasies that could adversely impact ability to credential and enroll practitioners; discovers and conveys problems to Director for sound decision making in accordance with credentialing policies and procedures, state regulations. - Monitors files to ensure completeness and accuracy; reviews all file documentation for compliance with quality standards, accreditation requirements, and all other relevant policies; prepares and provides information to internal and external customers as appropriate. - Enters, updates and maintains data from provider applications into credentialing database, focusing on accuracy and interpreting or adapting data to conform to defined data field uses, and in accordance with internal policies and procedures. - Prepares, issues, electronically tracks and follows-up on appropriate verifications for efficient, high-volume processing of individual applications in accordance with applicable credentialing standards, established procedural guidelines, and strict timelines. - Participates in the development and implementation of process improvements for the credentialing process. - Communicates clearly with providers, their liaisons, and staff as needed to provide timely responses upon request on day-to-day credentialing, provider, staff and client issues as they arise. - Assists in helping find available physician(s) when unavailable within the Network. - Maintains professional growth and development through professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments to enhance understanding of various regulations and legislation of the health care industry. - Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications - Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. - Customer service skills. - Ability to respond to emails timely and effectively. - Information research skills. - Knowledge of medical provider credentialing and accreditation principles, policies, processes, procedures, and documentation. - Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information. - Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in all communications on behalf of credentialing applicants and/or applications. - Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments. - Demonstrated advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. - Ability to learn new applications to function effectively in a remote work environment. - Skill in establishing priorities with independent coordination of day-to-day aspects. - Skills in computerized spreadsheeting and database management. - Ability to organize and prioritize work and manage multiple priorities. Requirements - High school diploma or equivalent required. - Computer skills required with knowledge in utilizing Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel and other databases. Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - Life & Disability Insurance - Paid time off - Paid holidays - 401(k) plan - Referral bonus

Role Description The Network Engineer III plans and implements network augments and pop builds on the IP/Ethernet network. In this fast-paced and challenging environment, you will work with various internal teams to efficiently complete implementation projects. This candidate must have Government of Canada Security Clearance. - Identify areas of backbone congestion and facilitate new IP trunk installations - Engineer capacity details, such as router port, cross-connect, metro/in-building dark fiber - Update status and progress in Salesforce on a daily and regular basis - Verify and update project documentation - Configure and ship equipment as required by the project - Work with internal teams to activate and verify the functionality of deployed equipment - Provide feedback for system reporting and automation - Create detailed plans for network optimization opportunities - Negotiate with vendors on cost savings initiatives - Work with equipment vendors to negotiate quotes - Provide training and assist colleagues on infrastructure builds and capacity augments Qualifications - Must have Government of Canada Security Clearance - Familiar with fundamentals of IP routing and switching, including BGP, DNS, IP address management - Direct and recent experience troubleshooting router connectivity in a complex routed network environment - Direct and recent experience using a router CLI to provision IP/Ethernet services - Familiar with fundamentals of provisioning fiber-based circuits in a data center environment, including patches, cross-connects, risers, and backhaul - Experience working in a team within a complex and fast-paced environment - Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to focus on the salient facts to resolve an issue - Experience organizing multiple, time-sequenced tasks across several concurrent projects - Must have experience with Cisco, and/or Junos and Nokia Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent education, training and/or experience - Required Network Engineering experience - Minimum of five (5) years telecommunications and/or data networking experience - Preferred Certification – CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, JNCIP Benefits - Estimated base salary range: $70,000 - $100,000 CAD/annually