Network Engineer II

Job Title

Network Engineer II

Pay Rate Min to Mid Range

$82,680.00 - $103,344.00

Time Type

Full time

Summary

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the design, installation and support of network communications, including LAN/WAN systems

• Assists in the planning of large-scale systems projects through vendor comparison and cost studies

• Establishes networking environment by designing system configurations; directs system installations and actively defines, documents, and enforces system standards

• Maximizes network performance through proactive monitoring; troubleshoots network problems and outages, schedules upgrades, and collaborates with a team on network optimization

• Administers overall network performance, such as local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), the Internet, intranets, and other data communications systems.

• Configures and installs various network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN)

• Works with change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to network infrastructure

• Assists in the planning of large-scale systems projects through vendor comparison and cost studies

• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of situation requires evaluation and judgment recommends upgrades, patches, and new applications and equipment

• Maintains technical and architectural documentation

• Responsible for analyzing capacity issues and developing capacity planning models

• Performs other related technology duties and projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a relevant degree, 3-5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Strong Knowledge of Network Topologies, (IDS) Intrusion Detection Systems, (IPS) Intrusion Protection Systems; strong knowledge of VPN Technologies; strong knowledge of Cisco and / or Avaya products

• Skill in CISCO Firewall Management

• Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner across functional and technical departments, both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, stakeholders, County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, outside organizations and agencies, vendors and the general public

• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance

• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test

• Must have available transportation during entire workday

• Required to travel to remote sites within Bexar County

• Must have valid driver’s license, motor vehicle liability insurance and personal injury insurance

• Required to be on call 24 hours

• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

• May be required to work weekends

• This position may need to satisfy the requirement of completing and passing an assessment during the employment process

Preferred Certification/License:

• CompTia Network+, CISCO ICND 1 & 2, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, or other equivalent certifications

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Constantly working in indoor conditions

• Frequently moves items weighing up to 10-15 pounds

• Occasionally moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds

• Occasionally moves about the office

• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

• Positions self to perform essential functions

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

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Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.