Network Systems Engineer

Please note:

This position will be required to work on site. Remote work is not an option. This position is open until filled; A first review of applications will take place during the week of September 28, 2026. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.

The City of Escondido Information Systems Department is seeking an experienced Network Systems Engineer who wants more than just another IT job. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in designing, managing, and advancing the technology systems that power essential public services every day.

If you're a seasoned engineer looking to broaden your technical portfolio, take ownership of mission‑critical infrastructure, and work alongside a highly collaborative team, we invite you to explore this unique career opportunity.

As a member of our Network & Systems Administration Division, you'll work in an environment that combines the technical complexity of a large enterprise with the purpose and impact of public service. Your expertise will help support the technologies that enable City operations, emergency response, public safety, water services, transportation systems, and community maintenance and development.

Under general direction, 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.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• 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 back‑ups; 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…