Network Engineer

City of Aurora•Aurora, CO

2d•$74,519 - $93,149•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be an important part of the Networking Team. This position will be tasked to help Design, maintain and support Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and Wireless LAN (WLAN)networks for both voice and data applications.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited institution
2 years of Network Administrator experience
Valid Colorado Driver's License with good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Microwave Radio Network, line of sight, wireless data infrastructure and network troubleshooting experience
Palo Alto Environment
Network Technical Documentation and Topology
Flexibility to work within multiple network environments with different topologies
Running multiple projects simultaneously
Change Management Processes
Windows Network OS
LAN, WAN, WLAN
VOIP
Network management analysis tools
Cisco UC, Including Unity and UCX
CUCM Administration
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with city staff, management and vendors
Recommend and assist with network upgrades and patches
Working knowledge of Microsoft network operating systems
Domain Name Services, DHCP
Principals of systems analysis and design
VOIP, switches, and router configuration including MPLS, BGP, and VLAN
Network monitoring and analysis tools, network management, firewall, IPS technologies, and VPN's
Understanding of Web-based applications
Strong communication skills to communicate with customers, support personnel, relevant stakeholders, and management
Strong creative thinking, problem solving, planning, time-management and organization skills to balance and prioritize work
Strong interpersonal skills and a propensity develop and mentor employees
Strong ability to manage multiple programs, handle multiple assignments simultaneously, and switch between assignments quickly
Strong ability to create and maintain formal and informal networks
Strong ability to lead and work in a team environment
Strong ability to manage by influence
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, users, computer industry representatives and citizens
Communicate effectively orally and in writing with technical and non-technical personnel
Work effectively both independently and in a team environment
CCNA - Route/ Switch, Cisco Certified Networking Associate
CCNP Switch 350-401
ITIL Foundations - IT Service Management
PCNSE - Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer

Responsibilities

Monitors and administers the data network systems.
Communicates networking issues to other employees and management
Installs and configures network equipment to update or fix hardware or software issues
Implements, maintains and monitors Information Security standards specific to the Network infrastructure.
Problem solving and critical thinking
Attention to detail
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Excellent Time Management
Creating technology roadmaps – solution rationalization
Tracking time spent on work tickets and projects
Coordinate with vendors and telecommunications service providers

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces
Generous paid leave program
100% funded Employee and Family Care Leave Program
Retirement pension plan and 457b plans available
Subsidized recreation center pass, on-site fitness centers and wellness programs
Continued education and career advancement opportunities