Senior IT Network Engineer

SENIOR IT NETWORK ENGINEER Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. Responsibilities The Sr. IT Network Engineer, under general direction, will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance and training of others on the daily support of the Orange County Sheriff Department's data and network infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to, the design, installation, implementation and documentation of LAN, WAN, and WLAN equipment, routers, switches, network appliances, VPNs, firewalls, and VOIP telecommunication systems. The incumbent will ensure acceptable uptime and performance of the network infrastructure, plan performance improvements, and prevent security risks and threats. The Sr. IT Network Engineer will monitor the health, stability and operability of a high‑performance data center network, a high‑performance wireless infrastructure, and a wide area network spanning multiple locations. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field and have 3–5 years of experience working with high‑performance platforms, troubleshooting and reporting systems, and managing, maintaining and designing application network infrastructures. Desirable Qualifications and Core Competencies Technical Expertise In‑depth knowledge and administration of complex LAN/WAN/WLAN communications Experience in the design, configuration, implementation and administration of networks System and network vulnerability detection and remediation System availability and resource monitoring Router, switch, and wireless configuration Switch ACL, VLAN, vPC configuration Microsoft Windows Server and Linux VMware vSphere distributed virtual switching Centralized monitoring of network performance Change/patch management of network infrastructure Network design documentation and standardization Project Management Experience in leading team projects and managing projects to completion Experience in planning, organizing and instituting timelines to meet overall goals Understanding of staying within the parameters of budget and policy Experience in supporting computing security audits Interpersonal & Analytical Skills Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written communication to technical and non‑technical audiences Ability to analyze problems, propose and implement designs and solutions Ability to recognize project scopes and provide remediation strategies to resolve issues License/Certifications Network certifications desirable Computing security certification highly desirable Minimum Qualifications All applicants entering the competition must meet Orange County minimum requirements for the Sr. IT Network Engineer classification. Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements Frequent standing or sitting, walking, occasional driving, infrequent pushing/pulling, infrequent bending, kneeling, squatting and crawling, infrequent lifting up to 25 pounds, good vision for reading/close‑up work, frequent repetitive motion from writing and using a computer keyboard, frequent hearing, talking to others on the telephone and in person, frequent decision making and concentration, occasional public contact, occasional working alone. Additional physical/mental requirements may be required, depending on assignment. Environment Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment but may include travel to other locations. Work environments may include high levels of noise, dust, and unpleasant odors. Occasional early morning, evening, holiday and weekend work may be required. Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr