Network Engineer - Information Technology
About The Position
The Network Engineer participates in designing Fort Bend County’s local, wide area, and wireless hardware and software network infrastructure for 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 Cisco equipment, network operating systems, and networking protocols. The position provides advanced diagnostics and third-level support for LAN/WAN connectivity, recommends and implements network policies and standards, and administers proactive network security measures. It works with outside vendors to ensure support contracts and services are delivered effectively, and researches and recommends technology for long-range network capacity planning. The employee is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week for network problems and outages, and participates in emergency-management activities during a local state of disaster as directed by county managers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field; a high school diploma or GED plus four years of relevant professional experience may substitute for 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 a day, seven days a week to respond to network-related problems and outages.
Nice To Haves
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the design of local, wide area, and wireless hardware and software network infrastructure supporting data and voice-over-IP traffic.
- Perform or oversee network installations.
- Maintain, proactively monitor, and document county networks, VLANs, and routing configurations.
- Perform advanced diagnostics, identify and analyze network issues, and initiate resolutions as third-level support for LAN/WAN connectivity devices.
- Recommend and implement LAN/WAN policies and standards to support compliance with approved security and disaster-recovery procedures.
- Work with outside vendors to ensure support contracts are followed and services are provided efficiently and in a timely manner.
- 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 advise IT management on future hardware, software, and service needs.
- Respond to network-related problems and outages while on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Participate in emergency-management activities during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
Benefits
- Full-time employees enjoy a wide range of benefits; specific benefits are not listed.
- All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
