Network Engineer I

City-of-Hampton,-Va; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The City of Hampton is seeking a Network Engineer to join our Information Technology Team. You will support the City’s LAN/WAN, assist with installation, configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting of the network infrastructure, and work under supervision with mentoring from senior staff.

We value collaboration in a vibrant coastal community; the role may include evenings or weekends and on-call duties. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT/Networking or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of full-time experience supporting data networks.
• Minimum 1 year configuring enterprise wireless, firewalls, and switches.
• Alternative education/experience combinations may be considered as described.
• Preferred CCNA, PCNSA or similar certifications.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot City networks (LAN/WAN).
• Provide professional IT services supporting network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with IT team under supervision with mentoring from senior staff.
• May require after-hours support or on-call rotation.
• Pass background check prior to employment.

Skills

Network engineering

Communication

Time management

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / Network Engineering / Computer Engineering or related field

CCNA or PCNSA certification (preferred)

Tools

Cisco devices

Firewall configurations

Enterprise wireless infrastructure

Job description

Are you an IT professional looking to grow your experience in network infrastructure maintenance, support, and configuration? The City of Hampton is seeking a Network Engineer to join our highly collaborative and dynamic Information Technology Team. In this role, you will provide professional technology services supporting the City of Hampton’s local and wide area networks. You will assist with the installation, configuration, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the City’s network infrastructure. This position works under the general supervision of the Network and Telecommunications Manager, with technical oversight and mentoring provided by senior engineering staff. Assignments are typically well-defined with established procedures, while providing opportunities to develop independent technical skills.

Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent an excellent benefits package, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and a variety of other perks.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college, university, or technical school with a degree, diploma or certificate in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Requires a minimum of two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience supporting data networks.
• Requires a minimum of one (1) year of work experience configuring and deploying enterprise wireless infrastructure, configuring firewalls and switches.
• An acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered for this position to include:
  • Associates degree with 2+ years of experience.
  • One of the preferred certifications with 2+ years of experience.
  • Associate’s degree AND a preferred certification with 1 year of experience.
  • HS Diploma and 4+ years of experience.
• Preferred Certifications include: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Administrator (PCNSA) or other industry standard certification..
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
• Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

• Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Requires effective time management and task prioritization skills.
• May require working beyond a standard 40-hour work week to include evenings and weekends.
• Requires an on-call rotation to provide after-hours support.
• The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.