Network Engineer

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $72,800 - $94,120 annually. Full Pay Range: $72,800 - $115,440 annually. Salary offers are based on the candidate’s equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

02/10/26

02/15/26

Unclassified

Library District

Responsible for analyzing and evaluating all aspects of network communications systems, network software and hardware support, and the District’s converged network across all locations and customer sites. Addresses issues of interoperability within the local and remote IS networks to support District growth and the development of new business opportunities. Monitors and identifies trends of the network regarding utilization, anticipating future demands and providing necessary capacity to maintain service levels.

Do you want to champion the freedom to read and access information? This is an opportunity to make a difference and feel good at the end of your workday! At the Maricopa County Library District, we are continuously working to support the changing needs of our diverse and connected community for all of Maricopa County. Our mission is to provide access to technology, digital services and information to improve the quality of life for our residents.

Choose a job with a purpose.

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work‑life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low‑cost, high‑value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on‑site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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• Three years of experience in network analysis and support, which includes experience with wide and local networks, including common carrier data networks in medium to large enterprise networking environments that include multiple site locations
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field
• Certification in Cisco Certified Networking Administrator or Cisco Certified Networking Professional
• A combination of post‑secondary education and/or job‑related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year‑for‑year basis.

• On‑site presence and travel to multiple sites within Maricopa County will be required, depending on the project or service call.
• Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona Driver’s license by the time of hire.

• Experience and/or certification in deploying, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining wireless technologies. Aerohive or Extreme Networks preferred.

• Performs equipment installations, configurations and relocations as required to support the business needs of the District
• Provides network support and security for operations in the WAN/LAN environment
• Monitors and tunes the District network for optimal performance, including quality of service for voice over IP
• Provides input to management for network design and procurement of network equipment and supplies
• Evaluates overall network requirements for performance, availability, utilization and reliability
• Schedules and prioritizes work to accommodate IT and customer needs while minimizing impact on current projects and operations.
• Recommends communication vendor products and services
• Informs management of potential service level problems before they occur and communicates solutions.

• Exerting 20‑25 lbs. occasionally, 10‑25 lbs. frequently, or up to…