Find & Apply For Network Engineer / Architect Jobs in Modesto, California

Overview Join the Information & Educational Technology Services (IETS) team at Modesto City Schools as a Senior Network/Systems Engineer and play a key role in designing, engineering, and securing the technology infrastructure that supports more than 30,000 students and thousands of staff across one of California's largest school districts. In this leadership role, you will architect, deploy, monitor, and optimize enterprise infrastructure spanning physical, virtual, and cloud environments while ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical systems. You'll collaborate on strategic technology initiatives, lead complex network infrastructure projects, and help shape the future of district technology through innovation, automation, and industry best practices. Duties Design, engineer, implement, and manage enterprise infrastructure including servers, storage, virtualization, networking, cloud services, VoIP, backup systems, and core applications. Lead the planning, testing, deployment, integration, monitoring, and ongoing administration of the district's networking infrastructure services. Engineer highly available, scalable, and secure networking solutions that support instructional and business operations. Design and maintain disaster recovery, backup, replication, and fault-tolerant systems to ensure business continuity. Monitor networking infrastructure performance, identify capacity needs, recommend upgrades, and implement improvements to maximize reliability and efficiency. Troubleshoot and resolve complex network, server, virtualization, cloud, VoIP, and systems integration issues while serving as the Tier III escalation point for technical staff. Develop, implement, and maintain infrastructure standards, change management processes, technical documentation, and operational procedures. Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies, products, and industry best practices to improve district infrastructure. Participate in strategic planning for network, data center, and cloud initiatives while supporting long-term technology roadmaps. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to successfully deliver enterprise infrastructure projects. Perform computer forensics and data retrieval activities in response to legal, public records, and administrative requests. Skills Extensive experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network and systems infrastructure. Strong knowledge of physical, virtual, and cloud computing environments, including server virtualization technologies. Experience administering enterprise Windows and Linux operating systems, Active Directory, storage platforms, and directory services. Comprehensive understanding of enterprise networking, routing, switching, wireless technologies, VoIP, and systems integration. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, vulnerability mitigation, and infrastructure security best practices. Experience with enterprise backup, disaster recovery, replication, and business continuity planning. Ability to analyze networking infrastructure performance, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and implement scalable, resilient solutions. Experience with scripting or automation tools to improve operational efficiency and streamline infrastructure management. Strong technical documentation, project planning, and communication skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across technical and non-technical teams. If you're passionate about building secure, resilient, and innovative enterprise technology environments, we invite you to join Modesto City Schools and help deliver the reliable infrastructure that powers teaching, learning, and district operations every day.

Pay:

$519.51 - $581.12 per day

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person