Senior Network Engineer (IT Professional III) - R20288

Sarasota County Government • Full-time • Sarasota, Florida, United States • $29.68 - $38 / hour • 3w ago

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As our Senior Network Engineer, you will play a crucial role, responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Sarasota County’s network infrastructure (LAN & WAN), including hardware and software. Examples of job responsibilities include troubleshooting complex network issues, ensuring optimal network performance, implementing security measures, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate is motivated to stay updated on emerging network technologies, as you would oversee the overall health and efficiency of the network.

The pay starts at $29.68/hr, based on experience, and could start as high as $38.00/hr! To be successful in this role, you will need current knowledge of infrastructure connectivity technologies, protocols, and methodologies. Examples are: CWDM/DWDM, optical transport, Layer 1/2/3, switch configuration, routing concepts, WIFI, etc. Apply today!

About the Position

In this role, key responsibilities include the following:

Network Design and Implementation: Planning, designing, and implementing network architectures, including LAN, WAN, wireless, and data center networks, utilizing various networking protocols and technologies. (OSPF and BGP Layer 3 routing architecture planning, DWDM planning and deployment, structured cabling, optical routing, etc). Must have BGP routing experience to configure and support a border router. Must have experience creating and implementing VLANs.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Identifying and resolving complex network issues, analyzing network performance metrics, and performing preventative maintenance to minimize downtime. Installing and replacing equipment, being on-call, and providing support. Must know the various types of category cabling (5e, 6, 6a) and the types of fiber and differences between them. The prospective candidate must be able to access a telecommunications room and identify the various cabling type, infrastructure, and equipment.
Network Security: Implementing and managing network security measures like Network Access Control and Optical Transport encryption to protect network integrity.
Hardware Configuration: Installing, configuring, and managing network hardware such as routers, switches, load balancers, and firewalls. Perspective candidate must have experience unboxing, installing a switch or router in a rack or cabinet, and MUST have experience configuring the equipment. Hands-on experience with configuring global and port configurations. Must have experience using Cisco command line for configuring Cisco switches or routers.
Capacity Planning: Proactively monitoring network usage, identifying potential bottlenecks, and planning for future network capacity needs.
Documentation and Reporting: Creating and maintaining comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams, configuration details, and incident reports.
Team Leadership and Mentoring: Guiding and mentoring junior network engineers, providing technical expertise and support.
Collaboration: Working with other IT teams (systems administrators, security engineers) to integrate network systems with other infrastructure components.
Staying Updated: Keeping abreast of emerging network technologies, industry best practices, and vendor updates.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
E-Work/Hybrid Work: Currently, this position is eligible to e-work up to 1 day per week! After you complete your first 6 months, contingent on work requirements and other factors, you’ll be eligible for this fantastic benefit.

This position is required to participate in an on-call rotation with the rest of the team. This includes the availability to work within the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergency events (hurricanes, tornadoes, other weather or emergency events). This position has been assigned as an e-role within the county, which is to support the EOC before, during, and after an emergency event, which will require the candidate to stay overnight (or to work nights) at this location to support emergency efforts. All county employees, regardless of their role, must be flexible during an emergency activation.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

Minimum of a 4-year degree and 2 years of related work experience.
OR: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field and 2 years of related work experience.
OR: Master’s degree and 1 year of related work experience.
OR: 6+ years of progressively responsible professional or technical experience as described herein may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college degree.
Valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

Several years of hands-on experience as a network engineer. This is defined as unboxing equipment, installing equipment, and configuring equipment (routers, switches, and WIFI equipment)
Expert with Cisco command line to access, configure, and troubleshoot routers and switches.
Relevant network certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE).
Deep understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VRF).
Expertise in network hardware and software configuration (Cisco, Juniper, etc.).
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Network security knowledge and experience.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of 5 years.

CJIS Clearance: The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as part of the hiring process.

Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 lbs. Employees can use handling devices (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessive poundage of 50-plus pounds.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $29.68 - $38.00, based on experience.

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

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