Senior Network Engineer

Position Information

Arlington County's Department of Technology Services is hiring three experienced Senior Network Engineers to be a part of the Technology Infrastructure and Operations Division's Network Engineering team. This team collaborates extensively with the Connect Arlington Fiber team, both user and server support and the security teams to ensure all Arlington County network and mission-critical resources are available. These positions provide Network Architecture level support for the networks in both the County and School facilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting a growing network infrastructure by building secure, scalable, and supportable network architectures for enterprise, MAN/WAN, Cloud, ITS, and SCADA networks;

• Providing Tier 1-4 level support for the Department related to network and cybersecurity issues;

• Serving as principal members of the incident response team to build and implement robust network systems;

• Developing and regularly reviewing network documentation, including diagrams, drawings, statements of work, contracts, SLAs, standards, policies and procedures to identify areas of concerns and to recommend improvements and solutions; and

• Providing support and mentorship for junior and mid-career network analysts, engineers, and contractors.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Expert level understanding of Network Infrastructure protocols (DNS, DHCP, NTP, FTP, HTTP, SMTP, 802.1X, Multicast) and an understanding of how to support these applications/protocols;

• Advanced network troubleshooting experience utilizing packet analysis tools; and/or

• Experience formulating disaster Recovery best practices.

Selection Criteria

Minimums:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Mathematics, or a related field; and

• Considerable experience managing programs and systems at a senior level, including developing, implementing, and troubleshooting highly complex technology systems while researching, analyzing and developing solutions to complex operational problems; and

• CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Data Center or demonstratable equivalent experience.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-or-year basis.

Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• CCIE or equivalent certification;

• Cloud Infrastructure experience with cloud providers such as AWS and Microsoft Azure;

• Cisco Nexus Dashboard and Data Center infrastructure experience;

• Aruba Wireless Controllers and wireless network infrastructure;

• WAN/SD-WAN design, documentation, and implementation using VPN technologies; and/or

• Experience with UNIX/LINUX command line and scripting tools (Python, perl, Bash).

Special Requirements

Please note: A complete application will include a resume which describes your experience for all boxes checked in supplemental question number 1.

A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Additional Information

Work hours: This is a 40-hour per week position, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with some flexibility. Occasional evenings, nights and weekends may be required.

Some remote work (telework) is available for this position with prior approval.

This is not a full-time remote opportunity.

The selection process will include both virtual and in-person interviews.

Location: 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201.

This salary range is effective June 30, 2024.

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Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.

The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email pers@arlingtonva.us.

Eligibility for Arlington County Government employee benefits depends on your position type (permanent or temporary) and your status (full-time or part-time).

More detailed information on benefits and conditions of employment is available on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.

Permanent, Full-Time Appointments

All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:

Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of five hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases gradually until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Paid parental and family leave benefits are also offered. Leave is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays: There are eleven paid fixed holidays each year, as well as two floating holidays. Initial allotment of floating holidays may vary based on when you are hired.

Health and Dental Insurance: Four group health insurance plans are offered - a health maintenance organization, two plans with in-network only coverage, and a high-deductible plan with in and out-of-network coveerage, along with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Group dental insurance is also offered, with two options for coverage. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. The County also contributes to the HSA.

Life Insurance: Basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance may be purchased for yourself, spouse, and/or children.

Retirement: The County retirement program is made up of three parts: a defined benefit (pension) plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457). The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County. You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. The County also contributes to this plan. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.

For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)). The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to save for retirement on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your pay. A variety of investment options are available for the 401(a) and 457 plans.

Other Benefits: The County also offers health care, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other benefits.

Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:

Part-time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.

Limited Term Appointments:

Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.

Temporary Regular Appointments:

Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:

Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.

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Please check all which describes your background and experience.

• Expert level understanding of Network Infrastructure protocols (DNS, DHCP, NTP, FTP, HTTP, SMTP, 802.1X, Multicast)

• WAN/SD-WAN design, documentation, and implementation using VPN technologies

• Experience with UNIX/LINUX command line and scripting tools (Python, perl, Bash)

• Microsoft Visio for design planning and documentation

• CCIE or equivalent certification or demonstrated experience.

• Network cabling infrastructure design

• Experience in Network protocols including OSPF, BGP, VxLAN, and MPLS

• CCNP Enterprise or Data Center certification, or demonstratable equivalent experience

• Wireless network infrastructure

• None of the above

02

A complete application will include a resume. Please attach a resume which describes your experience for all of the boxes checked in the previous question. I have attached this resume.

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Agency Arlington County

Address 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511

Arlington, Virginia, 22201

Phone 703-228-3500

Website https://careers.arlingtonva.us/