Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

The City of Oxnard is seeking a skilled and proactive Senior Network Engineer to manage and enhance the city's network infrastructure. This role is crucial in ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of network operations, encompassing firewalls, switches, wireless systems, and core infrastructure components. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in network troubleshooting, design, and architecture, contributing to the city's mission of delivering exceptional public services.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Network Infrastructure Management: Oversee day-to-day operations of firewalls, switches, wireless systems, and ISP connections, ensuring optimal performance and security. Act as primary subject matter expert with regards to layer 2 and 3 design and functions.
• Troubleshooting and Repair: Diagnose and resolve network issues promptly to minimize downtime and maintain service continuity. Manage internal changes for firewall and routing.
• Power and Rack Management: Manage power systems, rack configurations, and cable organization within data centers.
• Environmental Controls: Monitor and maintain data center air conditioning systems to ensure equipment operates within optimal temperature ranges.
• Network Monitoring: Implement and manage network monitoring tools to proactively identify and address potential issues.
• Software Patching: Apply patches and updates to network device software, maintaining compliance with security standards.
• DNS/DHCP/WINS Management: Configure and manage network services to support seamless connectivity and address resolution.
• Lifecycle Management: Plan and execute the lifecycle of network hardware and software, from procurement to decommissioning.
• Ensure operational readiness through thorough documentation, change control, and knowledge sharing.
• Work cross-functionally with stakeholders and non-technical business users.
• Other assigned duties as the role may require.

PAYROLL TITLE/CLASSIFICATION: Business Systems Analyst, Senior SUPERVISION EXERCISED/SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management.

WORK SCHEDULE:

The normal work week is Monday through Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm with every other Friday off. Depending on area of assignment staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. This position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. The standard work environment varies depending on assignment but is typically either primarily in an office setting or out in the field. The City does not offer hybrid or remote work.

PLEASE NOTE:

The Information Technology Department supports public safety personnel including the Police Department. Therefore, as part of the selection process, applicants will be required to successfully complete a thorough background investigation, which includes a polygraph exam.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field
• EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of hands-on experience (which should include 2 years of experience comparable to a Business Systems Analyst) with the following Network Engineering disciplines:
• Firewalls: Proficient in daily operations and troubleshooting of Cisco Firepower platform firewalls
• Switches: Experienced in managing Cisco and Meraki devices, repairing network switches.
• Wireless Systems: Skilled in maintaining and troubleshooting wireless network components.
• ISP Coordination: Ability to manage ISP services and troubleshoot connectivity issues, with experience in WAN/MAN configurations in large environments
• Power Management: Knowledgeable in managing power distribution and backup systems.
• Rack/Cable Management: Experienced in organizing and maintaining network racks and cabling.
• Data Center A/C: Familiar with monitoring and maintaining data center cooling systems.
• Network Monitoring: Capable of designing and implementing network monitoring solutions.
• Software Patching: Proficient in applying patches to network devices and ensuring system integrity.
• DNS/DHCP/WINS: Skilled in configuring and managing essential network services.
• Lifecycle Management: Experienced in planning and executing hardware and software lifecycle strategies.
• LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS: Valid CA Class C Driver's License Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent preferred.
• OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to speak and understand English to effectively communicate with fellow employees, customers, and vendors

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Local government or public sector experience especially public safety (police and fire).
• Experience in designing and architecting network systems, including firewalls, switches, wireless networks, and ISP configurations.
• Ability to design power distribution and rack systems for optimal efficiency.
• Skilled in designing data center layouts with effective cooling and airflow management.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.
• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
• Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments.

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by the Oxnard Mid Manager's Association (OMMA).

NOTE: For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

This position requires a 12 month probationary period.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. View phone number on click.appcast.io dhs.gov/e-verify

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jackie Ramos at View email address on click.appcast.io.