Network Engineer II

Network Engineer II

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Salary: $73,340.80 - $77,105.60 Annually

Job Number: 2700001

Department: Aviation

Division: AV-Aviation Info Tech

Opening Date: 07/10/2026

Closing Date: 7/24/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Perform functional and technical Network Information Systems support:
Plan, develop, install, and maintain all aspects of communications on the City of Albuquerque's enterprise network, including wireless networks, LAN, MAN, WAN, VoIP, remote enterprise installations, problem troubleshooting, network management system administration, and network security. This position will be responsible for network, video, and phone related projects; including recommendations for network, network security, phone related product, and configuration. Candidates are expected to demonstrate meaningful experience with these technologies and in-depth knowledge of network hardware, network and software, as well as troubleshooting skills.

Will participate in department projects and work under minimal supervision, providing status reports and project updates.

• Plan, forecast, design, implement and manage the City’s enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and wireless environments, and peripherals such as IP cameras, wireless access points, and VoIP equipment and software.
• Monitor and tune the City’s enterprise network for optimal performance and security, including scheduling maintenance and creating reports from historical data.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks to ensure minimal network and phone downtime, including enterprise and site system and security health checks, and hardware reviews.
• Respond to and troubleshoot system problems for enhanced performance; troubleshoot and resolve user problems.
• Contact vendors for components, technical references, quotes, and services required for network expansion and maintenance.
• Create and update documents of any changes, additions, deletions and revisions to network components, wiring and facilities; prepare status reports as required.
• Participate in evaluations of proposed network hardware to ensure compatibility with existing systems.
• Use accurate and proper work methods and techniques and ensure compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to security policy and guidelines for network access and protection of the City’s information resources; add or delete user access as required.
• In response to City department needs, write detailed documentation of requirements, development and present solution to include product, licenses, software and installation quotes, installation, hardware set up and configuration.
• Design and implement the City’s network information management system; develop procedures for network system operations, control and recovery.
• Perform complex preventive maintenance tasks to preclude major network compatibility with existing systems; create reports, charts and other materials from historical data to assist in preventive maintenance.
• Perform or assist with project management duties in support of City construction or remodel projects, including preparing project cost estimates and justification for new systems or system modifications and enhancements; prepare requests for proposals for vendor services and hardware/software purchases; evaluate bids and make recommendations on vendor selections.

• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of computer network engineering.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in management information systems, computer science, or engineering.
• Two (2) years of network, VoIP or wireless communications experience.

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

• Must be able to successfully qualify for…