Network Engineer I — Enterprise Networking & Security

Town-of-Gilbert; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Gilbert is seeking a Network Engineer I to design, install, and manage the Town's LAN/WAN infrastructure across both physical and virtual data centers. You will work with staff and leadership to shape network strategy while advising on risk and security, including VPN, firewalls, IPS/IDS, and wireless systems.

You'll lead network projects, mentor teammates, and take ownership of recommendations. This role supports hybrid work arrangements and requires a background check and AZ driver's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management, Information Systems, or a closely related field.
• Three years of experience in the Information Technology industry.
• Two years of Enterprise Network Design and Administration, including Firewall Security.
• Must be able to pass a Police background check.
• Valid Arizona Driver License.
• Must participate in on-call rotation.
• CISCO CCNA preferred.
• CompTIA Network+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect, install, and support connectivity for the Town's LAN/WAN network, solving complex problems that keep services running smoothly for the people who rely on them.
• Lead the implementation of enterprise networking systems, bringing your expertise to project meetings that shape what equipment and solutions we choose.
• Serve as a go-to technical resource for your teammates, helping the whole team deliver better service.
• Bring your judgment to the table - youll have real ownership in shaping recommendations, not just following a script.
• Architect, manage, and support backup solutions that keep systems and applications highly available and running when it counts.

Skills

LAN/WAN design and troubleshooting

Enterprise network design

On-call rotation participation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco CCNA

CompTIA Network+

Job description

Town of Gilbert is seeking a Network Engineer I to design, install, and manage the Town's LAN/WAN infrastructure across both physical and virtual data centers. You will work with staff and leadership to shape network strategy while advising on risk and security, including VPN, firewalls, IPS/IDS, and wireless systems.

You'll lead network projects, mentor teammates, and take ownership of recommendations. This role supports hybrid work arrangements and requires a background check and AZ driver's