Network Engineer - Cisco, Firewalls & Cloud (CCNA)

City of Kirkland, WA; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kirkland is seeking a Network Engineer to join our Information Technology team. A CCNA-level background and strong hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches are essential for this role. The position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to learn and contribute quickly.

Experience with Palo Alto firewalls is highly preferred, and a current CCNA certification is desirable. The Network Engineer will design, secure, and operate the city's network across on‑premises,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in enterprise network environments.
• CCIE/CCNP/CISSP preferred or other relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and document strategies for City data centers (on-prem, cloud, hybrid) and remote connectivity.
• Maintain secure WAN/LAN, fiber connectivity, and public/private networking.
• Oversee lifecycle replacement and standards for network infrastructure.
• Maintain firewalls and remote connectivity security, and develop automation using Python, Bash, and Ansible.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support and maintain comprehensive network documentation.

Skills

Cisco IOS

Palo Alto PANOS

Meraki

Linux

Windows

CCNA

Python

Bash

Ansible

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field

Tools

Cisco Routers

Cisco Switches

Palo Alto Firewalls

Job description

The City of Kirkland is seeking a Network Engineer to join our Information Technology team. A CCNA-level background and strong hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches are essential for this role. The position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to learn and contribute quickly.

Experience with Palo Alto firewalls is highly preferred, and a current CCNA certification is desirable. The Network Engineer will design, secure, and operate the city's network across on‑premises,