Enterprise Network Engineer I/II

DESCRIPTION

Performs technical work in the long-range planning, design, and management of the electronic communications infrastructure utilized by the City; and provides technical assistance to staff in the installation and maintenance of voice, data, cybersecurity, video conferencing and radio equipment.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop tactical and long-range plans for the City’s LAN/WAN, cybersecurity and telecommunications infrastructure; perform routine analysis on the design and efficiency of the infrastructure to ensure that its current and future structure will meet the business needs of the City; install and maintain LAN/WAN, cybersecurity and telecommunications infrastructure equipment; administer software related to management of the infrastructure.
• Act as project coordinator for technical projects of moderate complexity in such areas as integrated voice and data, local area and wide-area networks, video, card access, wireless systems, trunked radio and related infrastructure.
• Assist in developing complex technical specifications for the design or purchase of communications equipment including fiber optic systems, high-speed cable, cybersecurity solutions, voice/data switches and routers, and related equipment; evaluate communications products.
• Assist in the development and implementation of long-term goals and objectives to meet the City’s LAN/WAN, cybersecurity and telecommunications infrastructure needs.
• Research LAN/WAN, cybersecurity and telecommunications infrastructure equipment to ensure that it meets the specifications established by the City; recommend design, construction, installation, and maintenance of equipment.
• Manage building projects including horizontal cabling, communications needs, underground assets, and permitting.
• Prepare operational reports including project status, equipment, network, inventory and area activity summaries; develop and maintain procedures manuals.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; monitor and control expenditures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Enterprise Network Engineer I:

Requires two (2) years of experience in LAN/WAN, information security or telecommunications infrastructure.

Enterprise Network Engineer II:

Requires three (3) years of experience in LAN/WAN, telecommunications, or information security infrastructure.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience. 

Education:

Enterprise Network Engineer I & II:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in electronics, communications, systems or civil engineering or degree related to the core functions of this position.

The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

Enterprise Network Engineer I:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of, or required to obtain within six (6) months, a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.

Enterprise Network Engineer II:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Possession of a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
• Possession of or required to obtain within six (6) months of hire, one (1) of the listed certifications

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history background investigation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.