Network Engineer - Department of Transportation

City of San Jose•San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San José streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in one of the nation’s largest cities, while focusing on safety, sustainability, and active public life! For more information about DOT, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/transportation . The Department of Transportation is currently seeking to fill 1 vacancy for the Network Engineer position. If you are interested in employment in these classifications, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. The DOT Intelligent Transportation System Unit is responsible for the day-to-day support, operation, maintenance and management of the City’s extensive Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) infrastructure, comprising of a copper, fiber and wireless field communications network, video surveillance cameras, traffic signal controllers, advanced vehicle detection systems and sensors, network switches and routers, cybersecurity appliances, and advanced traffic control systems and cloud-based applications. Under the direction of the ITS Manager, the Network Engineer will collaborate with team members to 1) test and pilot emerging ITS technologies, 2) test, deploy and maintain network switches, modems and router, 3) maintain operating systems, databases and server hardware in support of the various ITS applications and traffic control systems, and 4) provide ITS related tech support for other teams within the department and across the City.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, or a closely related field.
Three (3) years of experience equivalent to performing technical work of complex difficulty to provide desktop, data security, system administration, server, or network support to end users.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
Possess an industry certification that demonstrates expertise in the relevant information technology field, such as a: Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certificate for Windows Server Enterprise Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Network Associate (CCNA) certification Brocade Professional IP Administrator (BPIPA) certification OR an equivalent professional, industry recognized certification acceptable to the City.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for up to two years of the education requirement.

Responsibilities

Deploy and maintain Linux, Windows OS, and VMWare systems across a mixture of VM hosts and standalone servers
Test, deploy and maintain ruggedized network switches, routers, servers, diagnostic systems, and cellular modems as part of an extensive field Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) encompassing fiber rings, and DSL and private LTE equipment
Maintain strong relationships with consultants and equipment vendors to build technical expertise to support existing traffic control systems and applications and maintain effective support structure and response times
Provide limited on-call support, including weekends, when required, such as for major network migration, network outages, and traffic related events
Test and deploy new ITS technologies, such as AI driven IP cameras, Lidar systems, and Cloud based ITS applications
Assist team members in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the ITS field communications network to ensure high reliability, secured operations, and availability of network resources