Network Systems Engineer

Position Overview

Please note:
This position will be required to work on site. Remote work is not an option.

This position is open until filled; applications will be reviewed as they are received. This recruitment may close at any time without notice.

Calling all experienced Windows Systems Engineers who are seeking a career opportunity in a great work environment that includes varied responsibilities and a fantastic team. If you are ready for the next step in your career, then we have the job for you! The Information Systems Department/Network & Systems Administration Division is looking for an experienced, energetic, organized professional with excellent troubleshooting skills to join our dedicated team.

The Network Systems Engineer position is an extremely varied and rewarding role. You would work closely with ALL City departments including City Hall, Police and Fire HQ, 911 Dispatch Center, Water Treatment Plant, Fire Stations, Library, Public Works, Mobile Command Van / Emergency Response, Traffic Lights and more. The technologies you would work on are widely varied – from high bandwidth wireless point to point connections, to Hyper

V Failover Clusters, Network Storage, Layer 2 and 3 switches, Active/Passive firewall clusters, redundant internet connections, SCCM, city wide camera networks, smart city initiatives, downtown free public wireless, VOIP, task automation, disaster recovery planning and execution, and more. This is a very engaging and interesting role. Boredom in this position is impossible! The wide variety of work is also why we are looking for a very well‑rounded engineer to fill this role.

• Provides support in the development, installation, implementation, testing, evaluation, and administration of the City’s local and wide area networks; installs, configures, tests and supports a variety of network components and devices; performs preventive maintenance on network segments and components; provides liaison and technical assistance to Network Systems Technicians and end users; installs and troubleshoots advanced software and hardware configurations; and consults with department representatives to determine hardware/software requirements and develops specifications.
• Performs a variety of duties in the development, installation, implementation, testing, evaluation and administration of local and wide area networks; responds to inquiries and provides technical assistance regarding all aspects of system design, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Installs and configures network hardware, software and peripheral equipment; troubleshoots, diagnoses, and resolves server and networked devices hardware and software problems.
• Installs and maintains network components including firewalls, routers, switches, bridges, wireless links, and other network equipment and software.
• Investigates, analyzes and resolves complex network-related problems; resolves compatibility problems across City networks; troubleshoots network failures, router problems and telecommunications problems; recommends and implements changes and improvements.
• Participates in the evaluation of network protocols, hardware and software to determine their applicability to City network needs; recommends and implements changes and improvements.
• Monitors network security and performance; identifies unauthorized access and potential security risks; participates in projects to enhance network security operations.
• Provides support to network server administrative and maintenance operations; performs backups; installs and configures software; installs networked equipment including servers, storage, printers, scanners, wireless access points, etc.
• Provides advanced desktop support to clients; installs and configures hardware and software, operating systems and peripherals; troubleshoots, diagnoses and resolves complex hardware and software problems.
• Performs technical writing duties in the development and production of system documentation, instructional and procedural manuals.
• Researches and recommends the purchase of computer related equipment and peripherals; orders equipment and software as necessary.
• Collaborates with…