IT Analyst – Senior (Network Engineer)

Placer County; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Placer County is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join the Telecommunications/Network Infrastructure Division. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining the County’s voice and data networks across 50+ locations, with travel to Tahoe and Roseville as needed.

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of routing, switching, LAN/WAN, VoIP, and wireless networking. A strong vendor management background and problem-solving skills are essential for delivering reliable,

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of routing, switching and LAN/WAN concepts.
• Experience collaborating with customers, project teams and vendors.
• Ability to troubleshoot, perform cost analysis, and deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Industry certifications desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with customers and project teams to design, expand, configure, and maintain network infrastructure.
• Work closely with service providers, partners, and hardware vendors to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Manage, design, implement and maintain a diverse network infrastructure incorporating enterprise industry standard products.
• Provide expertise in network technologies, hardware, and software to support routing and switching, LAN/WAN, VoIP, IP Video, hosted networking, WLANs/Wi‑Fi, cabling, and carrier transmission systems.

Skills

Network engineering

Routing & Switching

LAN/WAN

VoIP & IP Video

WLAN/Wi-Fi

Project management

Vendor management

Tools

Cisco equipment

Juniper equipment

Enterprise networking hardware

Job description

The Placer County Department of Information Technology’s Telecommunications/Network Infrastructure Division is seeking a skilled and experienced Network Engineer to join our dynamic team. This division is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the County’s voice and data networks, supporting over 50 locations and campuses throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with customers and project teams to design, expand, configure, and maintain network infrastructure.
• Work closely with service providers, partners, and hardware vendors to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Manage, design, implement and maintain a diverse network infrastructure incorporating enterprise industry standard products.
• Provide expertise in network technologies, hardware, and software to support systems such as routing and switching, LAN/WAN, VoIP, IP Video, hosted (cloud) networking infrastructure, WLANs/Wi-Fi, cabling, and carrier transmission systems.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of network technologies and a thorough understanding of networking concepts like routing, switching, and LAN/WAN systems.
• Project and Vendor Management: Strong skills in managing vendor relationships, project planning, and execution.
• Problem Solving and Analysis: Adept at troubleshooting, problem-solving, business/cost analysis, and delivering customer-focused solutions.
• Certifications: Industry certifications are highly desirable but not mandatory.

Additional Details

• The position is based in Auburn, with occasional travel to other County locations, including Tahoe and Roseville.

Filing Deadline: Open Until Filled

Placer County is an equal opportunity employer.

Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.