Network Engineer - Information Technology

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

20h

About The Position

The Network Engineer participates in the design of Fort Bend County’s local, wide area, and wireless hardware and software network infrastructure, supporting both data and voice over IP traffic. The role performs or oversees network installations and maintains, proactively monitors, and documents county networks, VLANs, and routing configurations using advanced Cisco equipment, network operating systems, and networking protocols.

The position provides third-level support for LAN/WAN and local and remote network connectivity devices by performing advanced diagnostics, identifying issues, analyzing them, and initiating resolutions. It recommends and implements LAN/WAN policies and standards to support approved security and disaster recovery procedures, and works with outside vendors to ensure support contracts are followed and services are delivered efficiently and on time.

The Network Engineer administers proactive network security measures using Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances and other advanced enterprise-level equipment as appropriate. The role also researches and recommends technology for long-range network capacity planning, helping IT management plan hardware, software, and service acquisition to maintain acceptable customer service levels. The position is on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for network problems and outages and may participate in emergency management activities during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science-related field, or a high school diploma/GED and four years of relevant professional experience in lieu of the degree.
• Five years of hands-on experience configuring and managing Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Advanced knowledge of Cisco technology, protocols, and security systems in a converged network environment encompassing local, wide area, wireless, and VoIP applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, vendors, other employees, and elected officials.
• Availability to be on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for network-related problems and outages.

Nice To Haves

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA).

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design of local, wide area, and wireless network hardware and software infrastructure supporting data and voice over IP traffic.
• Perform or oversee network installations.
• Maintain, proactively monitor, and document county networks, VLANs, and routing configurations.
• Provide third-level LAN/WAN support, including advanced diagnostics and resolution of local and remote network connectivity issues.
• Recommend and implement LAN/WAN policies and standards that support approved security and disaster recovery procedures.
• Coordinate with outside vendors to ensure support contracts are followed and services are delivered efficiently and on time.
• Administer proactive network security measures using Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances and other appropriate enterprise-level equipment.
• Research and recommend technology for long-range network capacity planning and future hardware, software, and service acquisition.
• Be on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to respond to network problems and outages.
• Participate in emergency management activities during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Benefits

• Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS) membership for all full-time and part-time employees.
• A wide range of benefits for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level