Network Architect

Overview At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals. Job Description General Functions This is a professional technical position that performs planning and design of voice, data, and/or trunked radio network communications for all County departments and Elected Officials. A person in this classification establishes standards and methods for voice, data, and/or trunked radio network communications, defines the strategic direction for electronic communications, microwave systems, and provides consulting services to all County departments, Elected Officials and State agencies. Work is performed with independence under the general supervision of the Enterprise IT Supervisor. Performance is reviewed through observations, conferences, reports and achievement of desired results. Representative Duties/Assignments Develops network requirements from customer needs, defines functional and technical specifications and architects a suitable network infrastructure design. Obtains quotes for the procurement of these networks. Performs project management for networks planned and under construction. Acquires hardware and software to support the network requirements. Provides second tier support for problem resolution and interfaces with vendors, telephone companies and County departments, Elected Officials and State agencies. Analyses network performance and performs capacity planning to engineer the appropriate type and size circuits, bi-directional amplifier and distributed antennas systems. Researches, tests and evaluates cost benefits of emerging technologies to determine applicability to government requirements. May provide support in Radio Frequency (RF), multiple radio management systems, RF test equipment, antenna concepts, FCC licensing, radio dispatch consoles, repeater systems, transmission lines, and bulkheads. Develops and delivers technical training and seminars on network technologies used by the County. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or other closely related field and four years experience supporting converged voice and data networks and/or trunked simulcast radio systems with multiple locations. OR Associate's Degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or other closely related field and six years experience supporting converged voice and data networks and/or trunked simulcast radio systems with multiple locations. Ability to program and support voice and data networks, microwave systems and/or trunked radio systems and software. Preferences Experience with: Cisco switches and routers. Juniper switches and routers. Wireless Access Points, wireless Controllers, and management tools. Cisco Firewalls. Cisco Meraki hardware. SolarWinds network management software. Infoblox DNS management software. Infoblox DHCP management software Infoblox IP management software Cisco DNA management software Juno Space management software Application Deadline Open Date: 08/19/2026 Close Date: 09/19/2026 This posting is subject to close without prior notice. Salary Information Pay Grade: 022 - From $42.27 to $54.95 FLSA Status: Exempt Placement based on Education and Experience Benefits 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually. 18 days paid time off per year. Longevity bonus based on years of service. 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually. Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance. Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one. Participation in the Florida Retirement System. Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc. Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers. Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse. Tuition reimbursement program. Earn service time to forgive student loans. Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements. For more information on Benefits visit - Veterans Preference If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder. Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception. Educational Requirements If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense. Address 4790 North Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32801 Notes Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr