Lead Network Systems Engineer

Posted:
May 12, 2026

Salary: $ - $ annually USD

Lead Network Systems Engineer – requires onsite work. Position open until filled.

• Advanced Network Infrastructure Design and Management (LAN/WAN/Fiber/Wireless P2P/Cellular/Etc.)
• Microsoft Enterprise Site with M365/E5 Security Licensing / Exchange Hybrid Administration
• Active Directory and Azure AD Management
• IT Security Practices and Compliance (DOJ/CJIS, PCI DSS, NCUA Standards)
• High-Availability Infrastructure Management (VMware/vxRail, Hyper‑V)
• ITIL Framework / Service Desk Management with Fresh service
• Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Open Data and integrations via API

• Lead, plan, train, and review staff responsible for development, installation, implementation, testing, evaluation, and administration of local and wide area networks.
• Train assigned employees in network systems methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Verify work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper methods, and compliance with standards.
• Install and configure complex network hardware, software, and peripherals; troubleshoot and resolve server and networked device issues.
• Oversee and participate in installing and maintaining network components including routers, switches, bridges, hubs, digital service units, channel service units, and other equipment.
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve complex network‑related problems; recommend and implement changes and improvements.
• Evaluate network protocols, hardware, and software to determine suitability for City network needs.
• Monitor network security and performance; identify unauthorized access and potential risks.
• Provide support to network server administrative and maintenance operations; perform backups and install and configure software.
• Provide advanced desktop support to clients; install and configure hardware, software, OS, and peripherals.
• Perform technical writing duties developing system documentation, instructional and procedural manuals.
• Research and recommend purchase of computer equipment and peripherals; order as necessary.
• Collaborate with customers to determine best hardware and software for departmental projects.
• Perform complex system‑wide or network‑wide audits, and generate performance and security reports.
• Assist other departments in designing, authoring documents/programs; customize installed software as required.
• Develop network and system topology maps for staff understanding.
• Collaborate with other positions to learn day‑to‑day operations.
• Respond to public inquiries courteously and resolve complaints efficiently.
• Estimate time, materials, and equipment for assigned jobs; requisition materials as required.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive local and wide area network program.
• Principles of lead supervision and training.
• Advanced principles and practices of network system design, installation and maintenance.
• Advanced principles of hardware and software configuration and installation.
• Experience with all operating systems in use:
  Windows Desktop, Windows Server, Microsoft Hyper‑V, Apple iOS.
• All aspects of configuring and maintaining system security, network security, and site security for information systems.
• All available WAN technologies currently in use; installation and maintenance of routers, switches, access points, wireless LAN equipment and firewalls.
• LAN maintenance, installation, troubleshooting – particularly TCP/IP.
• Advanced troubleshooting of hardware and software problems.
• Cabling protocols, hardware, and software.
• Technical specifications, standard performance, and configuration options for common components and peripherals.
• Distributed database installation, structuring, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Internet, HTML, CGI scripting, desktop publishing or user interface design.
• National telecommunications infrastructure knowledge; ability to work with providers.
• Customer service principles.
• Pertinent federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations.

• Lead, organize, and review the work of staff.
• Independently perform the most difficult network systems tasks.
• Interpret, explain, and…