Network Engineer

NETWORK ENGINEER

JOB STATUS: OPEN

POSTING NUMBER: 00058249

SCHOOL YEAR: 2023-2024

CALENDAR: District Support / Full Year

CLOSING DATE: 05/12/2024 04:00 PM

POSTING NUMBER: 00058249

LOCATION: 053:ITS HARDWARE SERVICES

POSITION TITLE: NETWORK ENGINEER

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Network engineer is responsible for the network design implementation. This role will provide network design, hardware and software support and will manage network projects and support the network.

This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants will still be considered and do not need to reapply.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage large/complex network installations including requesting information, evaluating proposals,

• recommending solutions, overseeing work of others, verifying correct installation, and coordinating with

• other departments in a highly complex, multi-vendor, and multi-protocol network environment.

• Plan, design, maintain, and implement network architecture, access, security, and services. Recommend

• guidelines and policies as appropriate.

• Initiate network projects including developing and documenting technical network designs and project

• plans and procuring equipment and supplies.

• Monitor network for stability and proper configuration.

• Develop products internally in accordance with requirements of performance, suitability, maintainability,

• cost, interoperability, flexibility, and conformance to standards.

• Provide support to other consultants in area of technical expertise.

• Provide leadership and training to lower level network specialists.

• Act as final escalation point for network systems.

• Identify chronic network problems. Perform root cause analysis and develop resolutions.

• Investigate, evaluate and test new equipment and research new technologies for potential deployment.

• Maintain the security of the network infrastructure and recommend network improvements.

• Apply communication skills and ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate.

• Apply knowledge of multiple network protocols and technologies.

• Integrate advanced technologies developed in other departments into the districts network environment.

• Lead technical project teams to ensure timely completion and satisfaction of reliability and performance

• requirements.

• Formulate long-term network plans.

• Proactively participate in Change Management and the Change Advisory Board.

• Other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified

• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.

• Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial and legal requirements

• Ability to coordinate and supervise the work of others.

• Strong Project Management & Leadership skills.

• Self-starter with strong work ethic and ability to provide strategic direction to a team.

• Demonstrated ability to motivate people and creativity.

• Demonstrated planning and project management processes.

• ITIL certification. PMP or comparable certification.

• Knowledge/management of IT Service Management systems.

• Knowledge/management of Device Management systems.

• Knowledge/management of Unified Communication systems.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Engineering or similar technical degree and six (6) years of experience in network administration and design.

• Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling ten (10) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Contact: Jo Salway at 505-830-8040 / ma.salway@aps.edu

APPLY TO:

Apply to www.aps.edu District Support. A cover letter and resume must be submitted prior to 4:00 PM on the closing date of the advertisement for the application to be considered complete.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

GRADE / LEVEL: DSE 15

SALARY: $96,822.07

DAYS: 256

HOURS: 8

START DATE: Jan 1 2023