City of Solana Beach
NETWORK SYSTEMS ENGINEER
SALARY
$52.52 - $76.49 Hourly
$9,103.47 - $13,258.27 Monthly
$109,241.60 - $159,099.20 Annually
LOCATION
Solana Beach, CA
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
2026-18-NTWRKENGR
DEPARTMENT
Information Technology
OPENING DATE
11/09/2026
CLOSING DATE
11/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
SALARY
$52.52 - $76.49 Hourly
$9,103.47 - $13,258.27 Monthly
$109,241.60 - $159,099.20 Annually
LOCATION
Solana Beach, CA
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
2026-18-NTWRKENGR
DEPARTMENT
Information Technology
OPENING DATE
11/09/2026
CLOSING DATE
11/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
To view the detailed job announcement, please visit:
Network Systems Engineer Job Announcement
Closing Date: November 30, 2026
To view the full job description including the Qualification Guidelines, Essential Job Functions, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please visit:
Network Systems Engineer Job Description
EmployerCity of Solana Beach
Address
Human Resources Department
635 S. HWY 101
Solana Beach, California, 92075
Phone (858) 720-2458
Websitecityofsolanabeach.ca.gov
EmployerCity of Solana BeachPhone (858) 720-2458 Websitecityofsolanabeach.ca.govAddress
Human Resources Department
635 S. HWY 101
Solana Beach, California, 92075
NETWORK SYSTEMS ENGINEER Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 ATTENTION APPLICANTS: "See resume" and "See previous answer" are not acceptable answers to the questions below. By completing this supplemental evaluation, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Your initials below certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge.
- QUESTION 2 Do you have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, information systems or related field?
Yes
No
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QUESTION 3 If you answered yes, please list your field of study as indicated above. If you answered no, please briefly describe your level of education and area of study.
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QUESTION 4 Do you have five years or more of full-time professional experience in information technology, system administration, systems support, networking, computer science or other directly related fields? Experience must also be identified in the Work Experience section of your application.
Yes
No
- QUESTION 5 Please indicate which systems, tasks, and programs you have verifiable work experience:
Wide Area Network/Local Area Network Infrastructure
End-User Support
Endpoint Security (Antivirus/EDR/MDR/etc)
Security Controls (Firewalls/Access control/Conditional access/etc)
Microsoft Server
Microsoft Hyper-V
VMware ESXi
Coordinating the work of vendors and consultants
Request For Proposal (RFP) Process
Process Development
Supervising other personnel
All of the above
None
- QUESTION 6 Please indicate which of the following Microsoft systems you have hands on professional experience in administering and supporting.
Entra
365
Exchange
SharePoint
Defender
Purview
All of the above
NONE
- QUESTION 7 Please indicate which of the following active certifications you currently possess (check all that apply):
Microsoft Certification/s (attach a copy)
Cisco Certification/s (attach a copy)
CompTIA Certification/s (attach a copy)
Other (attach a copy)
None
- QUESTION 8 How would you describe your ability to assess business needs and recommend technical designs that balance cost, resiliency, security, and performance?
None – I have no experience evaluating or designing technical systems
Foundational – I can assess basic needs and provide input with guidance.
Intermediate – I regularly evaluate options and recommend practical, effective solutions.
Advanced – I independently develop design recommendations considering cost, security, performance, and resiliency.
Expert – I am relied upon to design complex, resilient systems balancing multiple organizational priorities.
- QUESTION 9 Please describe your ability to maintain and optimize technical infrastructure, including updating software or equipment, managing certificates, and maintaining configurations.
None – I have no experience with technical infrastructure maintenance.
Foundational – I can perform routine updates or configuration changes with guidance.
Intermediate – I regularly maintain systems and apply updates or fixes to reduce downtime.
Advanced – I independently manage certificates, configurations, and system updates across multiple components.
Expert – I design and implement infrastructure optimization strategies to improve security, reliability, and performance.
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QUESTION 10 This role is a front-facing support role. Please briefly describe your experience interacting, supporting, and collaborating with end users of all levels including upper management.
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QUESTION 11 Do you possess a Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record?
Yes
No
- QUESTION 12 Please indicate that you have reviewed the Network Systems Engineer job requirements and anticipated hiring range.
Yes
No
- QUESTION 13 The supplemental questions above were designed to elicit your experience as it relates to the current recruitment in order to identify the best qualified candidates for the position. Only the most suitably and best qualified candidates will be invited to continue participating in the recruitment process. By selecting yes below, you certify your understanding that meeting the minimum qualifications for the position does not guarantee advancement in the recruitment process.
Yes
No
- Required Question