Systems Engineer - Network Emphasis - District Office (CL026300) at Rocklin Unified School District
About the Employer
The mission of Rocklin Unified School District, the cornerstone and leader of educational excellence, is to ensure each student becomes a well-rounded individual who thrives intellectually and develops unique strengths to pursue and achieve personal ambitions while contributing to a dynamic world through a school system distinguished by: - A culture of innovation, collaboration, and high expectations - Inspired personal learning and growth - Respect and support for all those who serve our students - Vital partnerships throughout our community
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Rocklin Unified School District is seeking an expert-level Systems Engineer – Network Emphasis to serve as the district’s senior network infrastructure leader within the Technology Services Department. This position is, first and foremost, a Systems Engineer role requiring mastery of enterprise networking — the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the district’s LAN/WAN environment across all sites. The successful candidate will possess the full technical foundation expected of a seasoned enterprise systems engineer. What distinguishes this role is an expert-level emphasis on network architecture and operations: next-generation core, distribution, and access switching; wireless infrastructure; firewall security; high-availability failover using protocols such as OSPF; deep protocol analysis; and API-driven network health monitoring. The ideal candidate brings hands-on production experience with HP/Aruba and/or Cisco platforms and the ability to design, document, and optimize a complex multi-site network environment. This position provides technical mentorship and training to district-level and site-based technology staff, and collaborates closely with the Systems Engineer – Security Emphasis and Systems Engineer – Programming and Data Emphasis to ensure network security compliance, integrated monitoring, and infrastructure modernization.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and industry certifications may be considered. EXPERIENCE: Four years progressive advancement in the field of computer systems with an emphasis on experience in network administration and infrastructure management in an enterprise or educational setting. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years’ experience and working knowledge in the following areas: - Networking: HP/Aruba & Cisco Products, networking technologies, protocols, wireless, VoIP, routing and security - Systems: Deep understanding of all operating systems including Windows, Linux and Mac OS, and Microsoft Products including Active Directory/Azure, Intune, etc. - Virtualization: VMware and similar tools - Storage: iSCSI SAN and NAS - Backup: Technology and Tools to support data integrity and recovery CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS: - Valid California Driver’s License - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Aruba Certified Mobility Expert (ACMX), or equivalent preferred. - Additional certifications in networking are preferred. To apply, Applicants must apply online through Edjoin at www.edjoin.org. by the deadline date. ROCKLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES must complete a password-protected, In-District application through Edjoin. The password is available from the Human Resources Office (916-624-2428), or your site secretary.
Attachments must be scanned and attached to the Edjoin application as PDF (smaller than 1 MB per document). Problems with Edjoin, call the Help Desk at 1-888-900-8945. The following documents must be attached to application:
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3)
- Other (Self Assessment (See link in sidebar))
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and industry certifications may be considered. EXPERIENCE: Four years progressive advancement in the field of computer systems with an emphasis on experience in network administration and infrastructure management in an enterprise or educational setting. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years’ experience and working knowledge in the following areas: - Networking: HP/Aruba & Cisco Products, networking technologies, protocols, wireless, VoIP, routing and security - Systems: Deep understanding of all operating systems including Windows, Linux and Mac OS, and Microsoft Products including Active Directory/Azure, Intune, etc. - Virtualization: VMware and similar tools - Storage: iSCSI SAN and NAS - Backup: Technology and Tools to support data integrity and recovery CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS: - Valid California Driver’s License - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Aruba Certified Mobility Expert (ACMX), or equivalent preferred. - Additional certifications in networking are preferred. To apply, Applicants must apply online through Edjoin at www.edjoin.org. by the deadline date. ROCKLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES must complete a password-protected, In-District application through Edjoin. The password is available from the Human Resources Office (916-624-2428), or your site secretary.
Attachments must be scanned and attached to the Edjoin application as PDF (smaller than 1 MB per document). Problems with Edjoin, call the Help Desk at 1-888-900-8945. The following documents must be attached to application:
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3)
- Other (Self Assessment (See link in sidebar))
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
The Rocklin Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race, color, ancestry, nationality, immigration status, age, ethnicity, religion, marital status, medical information, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquiries/complaints, contact our Associate Superintendent of Secondary Education or Director of Personnel Services at (916) 624-2428 or by email at titleixcoordinator@rocklinusd.org.
The Rocklin Unified School District maintains a tobacco-free, drug-free environment.
Comments and Other Information
The Rocklin Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race, color, ancestry, nationality, immigration status, age, ethnicity, religion, marital status, medical information, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquiries/complaints, contact our Associate Superintendent of Secondary Education or Director of Personnel Services at (916) 624-2428 or by email at titleixcoordinator@rocklinusd.org.
The Rocklin Unified School District maintains a tobacco-free, drug-free environment.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
5/6/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$133,662 - $161,442 Annually
$133,662 - $161,442 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$1,377 Stipend for MA/MS/CPA or $2,012 for Ph.D./Ed.D.
Length of Work Year
260 Days
Employment Type
Full Time
PCF:
1609