Network Engineer, Senior - Public Works

City of Tempe (AZ)•Tempe, AZ

38d•Onsite

About The Position

This position develops standards and technical specifications, designs, architects, configures, and documents complex solutions for voice, data, and wireless networks across the enterprise. Leads the deployment of solutions across the enterprise, data center, cloud, environments. Provides guidance and mentorship to junior team members. Manages multiple vendors across projects and communicates effectively with cross-functional teams and departmental leadership. Prepares technical documentation, including system architecture, configuration and troubleshooting procedures.

Requirements

Three (3) years of experience in local/wide area network, telecommunications or information security infrastructure or related experience.
Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant's full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Network Security, or related field.
The term "equivalent" means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal one-year increments for college-level education (2 additional years for an associate degree and 4 additional years for a bachelor's degree).
Valid state driver's license

Nice To Haves

Industry Standard Network Certification e.g. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Creates standards and technical specifications; and designs, architects, configures and documents complex solutions across the enterprise, including but not limited to voice, data and wireless
Configures and troubleshoots network hardware such as routers, switches, firewalls, cameras and card access.
Oversees network performance, cybersecurity and CJIS compliance; monitors for threats, ensures encryption standards, supports audit and incident response
Collaborates with other IT professionals to integrate network systems with other technologies, such as servers, storage, cloud services and third party software.
Plans and executes network upgrades and expansions to accommodate business growth, security improvements and modernization initiatives.
Documents network architecture, configurations, procedures and troubleshooting steps for future reference and knowledge sharing.
Provides guidance and support and coordination to other IT staff, serving as a subject matter expert as a technical project lead.
Participates in budgeting recommendations, prepares cost estimates, monitors expenditures, inventory, network activity, security and operational effectiveness.
May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned

Benefits

13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month
Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave