Senior Network Engineer

The City of Oxnard is seeking a skilled and proactive Senior Network Engineer to manage and enhance the city’s network infrastructure. This role is crucial in ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of network operations, encompassing firewalls, switches, wireless systems, and core infrastructure components. The ideal candidate will possess hands‑on experience in network troubleshooting, design, and architecture, contributing to the city’s mission of delivering exceptional public services.

• Network Infrastructure Management: Oversee day‑to‑day operations of firewalls, switches, wireless systems, and ISP connections, ensuring optimal performance and security. Act as primary subject matter expert with regards to Layer 2 and 3 design and functions.
• Troubleshooting and Repair: Diagnose and resolve network issues promptly to minimize downtime and maintain service continuity. Manage internal changes for firewall and routing.
• Power and Rack Management: Manage power systems, rack configurations, and cable organization within data centers.
• Environmental Controls: Monitor and maintain data center air conditioning systems to ensure equipment operates within optimal temperature ranges.
• Network Monitoring: Implement and manage network monitoring tools to proactively identify and address potential issues.
• Software Patching: Apply patches and updates to network device software, maintaining compliance with security standards.
• DNS/DHCP/WINS Management: Configure and manage network services to support seamless connectivity and address resolution.
• Lifecycle Management: Plan and execute the lifecycle of network hardware and software, from procurement to decommissioning.

• Ensure operational readiness through thorough documentation, change control, and knowledge sharing.
• Work cross‑functionally with stakeholders and non‑technical business users.
• Other assigned duties as the role may require.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field.

• Five (5) years of hands‑on experience, including 2 years comparable to a Business Systems Analyst, in the following network engineering disciplines:
• Firewalls: Proficient in daily operations and troubleshooting of Cisco Firepower platform firewalls.
• Switches: Experienced in managing Cisco and Meraki devices, repairing network switches.
• Wireless Systems: Skilled in maintaining and troubleshooting wireless network components.
• ISP Coordination: Ability to manage ISP services and troubleshoot connectivity issues, with experience in WAN/MAN configurations in large environments.
• Power Management: Knowledgeable in managing power distribution and backup systems.
• Rack/Cable Management: Experienced in organizing and maintaining network racks and cabling.
• Data Center A/C: Familiar with monitoring and maintaining data center cooling systems.
• Network Monitoring: Capable of designing and implementing network monitoring solutions.
• Software Patching: Proficient in applying patches to network devices and ensuring system integrity.
• DNS/DHCP/WINS: Skilled in configuring and managing essential network services.
• Lifecycle Management: Experienced in planning and executing hardware and software lifecycle strategies.

• Valid CA Class C Driver’s License.
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent (preferred).

• Must be able to speak and understand English to effectively communicate with fellow employees, customers, and vendors.

• Local government or public sector experience, especially public safety (police and fire).
• Experience in designing and architecting network systems, including firewalls, switches, wireless networks, and ISP configurations.
• Ability to design power distribution and rack systems for optimal efficiency.
• Skilled in designing data center layouts with effective cooling and airflow management.

The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.

The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.