Chief Network Engineer

Jobtailor; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior network engineering leader to oversee the City’s enterprise network infrastructure in Topeka. You will administer critical Microsoft technologies (Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint, Entra ID), and manage networking hardware, security, VPNs, and authentication systems.

You will also provide technical leadership, coaching and performance management for subordinate staff, with attention to CJIS background requirements and a valid Kansas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent technology field required.
• Experience with enterprise Active Directory, Exchange and SharePoint environments.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering, administration, monitoring, maintenance and provisioning of the City’s enterprise network infrastructure.
• Administer and maintain Microsoft technologies (AD, Exchange, SharePoint, Entra ID).
• Manage enterprise networking tech including switches/routers, firewalls, VPNs, and authentication systems.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching and performance management for staff.

Skills

Network Engineering

Active Directory Administration

Exchange Management

Technical Leadership

IT Security Infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent technology field

High school diploma with 11+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Entra ID

Job description

Lead the engineering, administration, monitoring, maintenance and provisioning activities of the City’s enterprise network infrastructure.
Administer and maintain enterprise Microsoft technologies, including Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SharePoint, and Microsoft Entra ID.
Manage and support enterprise networking technologies, including but not limited to ISP switches and routers, external and internal firewalls, VPN systems, and advanced authentication systems.
Provide technical leadership, coaching and performance management for subordinate staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or equivalent technology field.
• Minimum of seven years of experience performing network engineering, administration, monitoring, maintenance and provisioning activities related to enterprise level, including experience in at least two activities listed below:
• Microsoft Active Directory Domain and Microsoft Exchange infrastructure environment and supporting 1200 nodes.
• Internet and Intranet switching and routing infrastructure environment and supporting 3500 network nodes.
• Physical and virtual server infrastructure, an enterprise level storage area network (SAN), and an enterprise data back-up infrastructure supporting 100 server nodes.
• IT security infrastructure.
• Without a degree, a high school diploma or its equivalent is required with a minimum of eleven years of experience as defined above.
• Minimum of seven years of experience providing technical support to end users of information technology-based systems is required.
• MSCE, CCNA, or equivalent certifications are preferred.
• Must pass an extensive background check, including a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check and KBI fingerprinting.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license and must be insurable within the standards set by the City of Topeka's insurance carrier.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing and supporting enterprise network infrastructure, including Microsoft technologies and advanced networking systems. Proven ability to lead technical teams and provide performance management in a complex IT environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Network Engineering
• Microsoft Active Directory Administration
• Microsoft Exchange Management
• Technical Leadership
• IT Security Infrastructure

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Network Administration
• Monitoring and Maintenance
• Provisioning Activities
• ISP Switches and Routers
• Firewalls
• VPN Systems
• Advanced Authentication Systems
• Server Infrastructure Management
• Storage Area Network (SAN)
• Data Backup Infrastructure

Soft Skills

• Coaching
• Performance Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• MSCE
• CCNA

Industry Keywords

• Enterprise Network Infrastructure
• Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS)
• KBI Fingerprinting
• Kansas Driver's License

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft SharePoint
• Microsoft Entra ID