Network engineer

Definition

Preferred Skills :

Possession of a valid Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA/CCNP), or higher/comparable certifications.



Engineer level knowledge and experience in design, implementation and support of:

• Cisco
• Meraki
• Juniper
• Palo Alto

• Extensive knowledge in design, troubleshooting and implementation of Datacenter Network Infrastructure including campus, LAN/WAN, VoIP, wireless technologies.
• Proficient in hardware configuration, implementation, design and network structures of large Metro area networks.
• Expert in research and problem-solving techniques, systems, and applications of network infrastructure management, data security management and security design.
• Knowledge of coding languages for scripting (e.g Python, Perl).
• Considerable knowledge of documentation and report writing procedures (which includes technical writing, spreadsheets, and Visio diagrams).
• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (e.g SolarWinds network tools).
• Ability to convey complex technical knowledge and maintain good working relationships with business representatives, coworkers, and other City employees.

Under general direction, is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of the City’s network infrastructure; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)


Designs and develops new LAN/WAN architecture and/or modifies existing network infrastructure to achieve optimal and efficient performance, reliability, and security; develops all documentation and procedures required for Citywide project implementations, ongoing operations, and support of such systems;


Manages and maintains the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system, working with Voice Gateways, routing, and switching of VoIP data packets;


Configures, implements, and manages routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless technologies such as wireless LAN, Point-to-Point, and Point-to-MultiPoint for remote site connectivity; works with wireless controllers for the management of the wireless devices;


Utilizing the network management system (NMS) and other tools, diagnoses, and resolves complex network issues; designs, implements, and monitors the operation of intra-site, inter-site, and external data connectivity solutions; closes help desk tickets as problems or maintenance work are resolved or completed;


Performs analysis of performance, integrity, connectivity, reliability, and availability of servers and network hardware; and supervises the installation, upgrades, and maintenance to such;


Supervises assigned staff involved in network infrastructure support; coaches network technicians (personnel) in the performance of their duties raising their overall technical knowledge;


Manages projects dealing with new technologies and major enhancements/upgrades to the network infrastructure, network security, performance, and other related issues;


Oversees and performs advanced-level configuration to ensure optimal and efficient network infrastructure and performance;


Works with IT security personnel to develop policies and procedures to increase and/or enhance IT security; performs risk analysis of network infrastructure;


Recommends, designs, and implements measures to minimize network vulnerabilities in data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of experience in network infrastructure engineering, analysis, support, or administration in a multi-user environment. Substitution(s): Additional experience as listed above may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.


Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.


OR


Possession of a valid Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or higher/comparable certification, and six (6) years of experience as listed above.


Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 25-0523-V4

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Kimberly Hetterscheidt

Department of Technology

Division of Information Services

1111 E. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43205

P: (614) 645-0367

E: [email protected]

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer