Senior Network Engineer - Inventory & Asset Management

Salary: $123,947.20 - $157,110.10 Annually Location : King County Records - Graybar Building, 410 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, 98104, WA Job Type: Career Service (Exec) Job Number: 2026-28069 Department: KCIT - Information Technology Division: Ops and Infrastructure Opening Date: 09/23/2026 Closing Date: 10/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: C19 : PROTEC17-Information Tech Full- or Part-Time: Full Time Summary King County Information Technology (KCIT)'s Network Services Department is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to manage enterprise network equipment inventories, licensing, support contracts, and lifecycle workflows. This position is responsible for inventory and asset management for the King County Network Services organization. The work supports the operation and maintenance of the King County Enterprise Network (KC WAN), and Transport and Internet Services Network (INet) by managing equipment, infrastructure, licensing, and support contracts, and operational network support. We're looking for a technical network engineering professional with the ability to interpret low-level network design, configuration, installation, and troubleshooting documents to support LAN and WAN projects across King County. About King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT) King County is committed to being the best-run government in the nation, and King County Information Technology (KCIT) is helping lead that transformation. KCIT harnesses the power of technology to modernize operations, advance digital equity and social justice, and deliver innovative solutions that engage, empower, and serve our residents, businesses, and community partners. Recognized by the National Association of Counties (NACo) for excellence in vision, strategy, innovation, and collaboration, KCIT is focused on delivering smart, secure, and customer-centered technology services that strengthen county operations and support thriving, resilient communities. As the technology business partner to all 18 County departments, KCIT provides the foundational systems and services that power many of the region's most essential functions. We work side-by-side with our partners to design and deliver technology solutions that enhance customer experience and advance King County's mission. Learn more about KCIT at: This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies that may occur. Job Duties Manage equipment and network infrastructure inventories Order, track, and maintain inventories of network equipment, components, consumables, and related materials. Manage contractor work associated with cabling, network equipment installation, and facility remodels. Translate business requirements into procurement specifications and network operational needs. Ensure network infrastructure aligns with enterprise standards. Evaluate customer needs and design network solutions Conduct needs assessments and consult with internal and external customers. Design LAN/WAN or communication solutions build of materials. Collaborate with project managers, customers, and engineers. Maintain technical documentation and configurations. Support for service issues or failures Respond to network outages or infrastructure failures. Participate in incident resolution efforts. Network lifecycle management Support maintenance of routers, switches, wireless, optical, VPN, and remote access technologies. Maintain licensing and support agreements. Track lifecycle stages of networking hardware. Manage consumables inventory such as optics and cabling. Security, compliance, audit, and optimization Support network security initiatives and policy enforcement. Participate in compliance documentation and reporting. Provide trending and utilization reporting. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Wireless network support experience. Network licensing and compliance management. Software Defined Networking experience Ability to plan and deploy enterprise network technologies. Ability to interpret technical designs. Knowledge of cabling standards, fiber management and critical facilities support. Ability to use Visio, Excel, SQL, and collaboration tools. Experience creating build of material and estimation documentation. Analytical skills for inventory audits and lifecycle reporting. Knowledge of network security principles. Ability to author and enforce technology standards. Expert knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, optical equipment. Familiarity with risk analysis and change management. Ability to learn new technologies using documentation resources. Licenses / Certifications Valid Washington State Driver's License CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, ITIL or similar certifications (Preferred) Desirable Enterprise-level network engineering support and operations 2+ years inventory/asset management DevOps tools such as Ansible, Docker, Jenkins, etc. Supplemental Information Hybrid Work: KCIT works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the Graybar Building, 416 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Work Schedule: The normal workweek for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alternative schedules may be considered by your manager. FLSA Status: This position is FLSA Exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay. Classification: IT Production Engineer-Senior (Job code: 741601) Union: This position is represented by Protec17: Information Technology. Who May Apply: This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Are you ready to make a difference? dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Application Process Applicants must complete the online application to include: Employment history going back at least seven years if possible (or more to include all relevant experience). A resume including all relevant experience. A cover letter detailing how your experience and qualifications make you a fit for this position. If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County's vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position. 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If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass. For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting. 01 The person hired for this position must successfully pass a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check. Are you willing to undergo a background investigation prior to an offer of employment? This will include reference checks with previous employers, and a detailed criminal background check including fingerprinting. Yes No 02 Are you authorized to work in the United States? Yes No 03 Does your authorization require sponsorship now or in the future from an employer or other source? (This does not preclude you from being considered for this position.) Yes No 04 How many years of increasingly responsible experience do you have in enterprise network engineering? None, but willing to learn One year but less than two years Two years but less than three years Three years but less than four years Four years but less than five years Five or more years 05 Please describe in detail your increasingly responsible professional experience in enterprise network engineering and how you meet the minimum qualification of at least 5 years in this area. Please include what employer(s) you gained that experience at and include dates if applicable. 06 Are you applying to this position as an eligible Priority Placement Program Participant who is a current or previous King County Employee impacted by layoff? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position? Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one. No. 07 If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff Required Question King County