Network Field Services Technician

Certain terms and conditions of employment for this position, including the rate of pay, benefits, etc., are currently subject to negotiation with the appropriate union

UCSF Network Field Services is the department is accountable for providing physical layers one and two of OSI model assistance for the University’s IT Eco-system on network-related tasks. This includes onsite field assistance for requests, troubleshooting, logistics, installation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of network equipment, software, single-phase uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and intermediate distribution frames (IDF) facilities for the university’s enterprise wired and wireless networks. The Field team is available round-the-clock, 24/7/365, to reply to network service disruptions in the university’s internal as well as affiliate buildings, facilities, and remote sites.  Field Technical will facilitate customer training when necessary. 

The Network Field Services Technician will positively impact UCSF’s operations and culture by ensuring UCSF's IT infrastructure is operable, secure, efficient, and effective in service of the university’s academic, medical, and research mission. This team member will advance the University’s mission by delivering exceptional information technology services comprehensively and consistently across faculty, staff, and students. This role will execute UCSF’s vision while modeling UCSF’s culture and values. 

This role involves the operation of the University's communications network, including telecommunications, as well as planning, designing, developing, installing, and maintaining communications network systems for the University.

Department Overview

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is distinguished as a leading academic healthcare organization, home to groundbreaking discoveries, world-class education, and exceptional healthcare services. Infrastructure Services (IS) is the backbone of the technological infrastructure, assuring the technical services that enable the academic, medical, and research missions of the organization. Beyond a focus on maintaining systems and resolving issues, we are committed to nurturing the potential of our team members and empowering them to excel. UCSF Infrastructure Services provides 24x7 support to the University community, upholding the highest level of responsiveness and reliability at all times for our customers. IS values innovation and excellence in ensuring secure and efficient IT services, regardless of the hour or complexity of the issue. 

The Network Services team within Infrastructure Services holds a critical role in managing, maintaining, and developing the UCSFs ’ network infrastructure, particularly ensuring reliable technical accessibility for individuals engaged in vital medical and health research work. Their core responsibilities include providing secure internet and network services, managing IT services, and maintaining data systems. They support end-users, manage system updates, repairs, and connectivity issues, and play an essential role in troubleshooting network issues, optimizing performance, and implementing protocols. They also oversee software and hardware updates, and manage data storage, disaster recovery, and network resilience. Beyond this, Network Services provides specialized technical support to other employees in the organization, with a focus on those involved in medical and health research.