Network Analyst Jobs in California

Job No: 552445; 10/17/2025

NETWORK ANALYST

Network Analyst II

Information Technology Services

Salary Range: $6,492 - $9,548/Monthly

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Exempt classification.

Essential Functions: Under the general direction of the Senior Director, IT Infrastructure & Operations, the Network Analyst is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the University's enterprise-wide wired and wireless networks, firewalls, and telecommunication systems. The incumbent ensures the stability, availability, and security of critical network services that support academic, administrative, and research operations. Duties include administering high availability firewalls and VPNs, monitoring performance baselines, analyzing security logs, and coordinating incident response with Information Security. The role provides Level 2 escalation support, develops documentation and runbooks to ensure audit readiness, and participates in lifecycle planning for network equipment and services. The Network Analyst also contributes to the design of secure and scalable architectures, evaluates emerging technologies, and partners with campus stakeholders and CSU systemwide groups to ensure alignment with industry standards and institutional objectives.

Required Qualifications & Experience: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or other related field and two years of experience. Experience working with evolving network and engineering changes applicable to a campus environment. 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. Knowledge and experience in enterprise network environments with core and edge switching platforms, VPN concentrators, and multi-vendor firewall solutions. Knowledge and experience with network protocols including Ethernet LANs, TCP/IP network protocols, SNMP, and routing and switching protocols, including systematic troubleshooting procedures. Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing information technology and information security, including the ability to apply these laws and regulations. Working knowledge and experience with network monitoring products including NMS. Working knowledge of system backup and restoration processes. Knowledge of and experience with network security measures, strategies, tactics, and systems concerning hardware and software. Knowledge of wireless network hardware and software products. Knowledge of an enterprise network with VPNs. Good organizational skills and analytical skills, including the ability to respond to problems, prioritize actions, and quickly initiate corrective action. Good verbal, written, and listening communication skills. Proven ability to work well independently and in a team environment and monitor many service aspects simultaneously without loss of data integrity or security. Ability to compile meaningful statistical information and reach valid conclusions about trends; take initiative and be self-directed; lead and train other ITS staff and learn new concepts quickly. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position. California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION. The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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