Network Engineer II

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This position is responsible for providing network design, technical support, and administration of all computer networks and infrastructure for Rock County. Work includes providing a data network that delivers scalability, reliability, availability, and performance while keeping security at the forefront. Leading projects and strategic initiatives and overseeing day to day network infrastructure operations including WAN/LAN and VoIP.

Support network systems including circuits, fiber infrastructure, DNS, IP Address Management, web filtering, firewall, remote access, VPN, wireless, routing and switching, disaster recovery support.

• Development of systems standards, procedures, and documentation.
• Research and forecasting of business needs with road-mapping and budgeting, planning, design, and implementation.
• Assist the Network Infrastructure Supervisor in annual budgeting tasks.
• Assist in design and implementation of disaster recovery processes.
• Maintain network diagrams and documentation.
• Serve as escalation resource and subject matter expert.
• Lead functional groups for best practice and system reviews, including penetration and vulnerability testing.
• Work with state agencies and municipalities to ensure seamless secure integration.
• Collaborate with security team to support policies for defending against cybersecurity threats.
• Identify mitigation strategies for remediation.
• Manage vendors, contractors to implement and manage network products and services.
• Provide high-level technical support, training, and guidance.

• Extensive knowledge of networking topologies and protocols.
• Comprehensive knowledge of virtualization technologies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Windows.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Cisco switches, firewalls, wireless.
• Advanced knowledge of fiber optic and cabling.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL.
• Proficient with project control and development using ITIL standards.
• Preparation of concise reports.
• Ability to write computer scripts.
• Ability to lead a project and work with a team of staff.

• A 2-year degree (preferably a 4-year degree) in an information technology related field.
• Cisco CCNA, Microsoft MSCP, VMware VCA or VCP certifications are preferred.
• Experience working with WAN/LAN.
• Experience with virtualization technologies.
• Experience with Active Directory, IIS, DNS, DHCP, and SQL.
• Experience with Cisco unified computing systems preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Work occasionally include weekends, evenings or split shifts.
• Ability to pass FBI security background check.

• Ability to stand, walk and sit for periods of time.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and crawl under a desk or vehicle.
• Ability to exert in excess of 100 pounds occasionally, or 50 pounds frequently.

• Ability to use a computer and keyboard.
• Ability to use test equipment such as LAN analyzers and fiber and copper testing equipment.
• Familiar with the use of other office equipment.

• Almost all work is indoors.