Network Engineer II

Educational Service District 112; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Service District 112 in Washington seeks a Network Engineer II to design, configure, and monitor wired and wireless LANs across districts. You will provide level 2 troubleshooting, create network documentation, and coordinate hardware procurement.

This is a full-time, year-round role requiring travel to districts and occasional extended hours; salary ranges from $107,993.60 to $131,393.60 with offers at the beginning of the range.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of relevant networking experience.
• Experience with TCP/IP, PPP, NAT, SIP, RTP, DNS, DHCP, Ping, Telnet, Trace Route, SSH and protocol analyzers.
• Experience in securing wired and wireless networks and hardening devices.
• Experience with copper and fiber cabling and testing standards.
• Experience configuring switches and firewalls and managing IP addressing.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, monitor and maintain wired and wireless LANs.
• Provide level 2 troubleshooting of network and system components.
• Create and maintain documentation of client and agency networks.
• Coordinate procurement, vendor relations, and hardware/software purchasing.
• Collaborate with staff to manage LAN services, email, remote access, and Internet access.

Skills

TCP/IP, PPP, NAT, SIP, RTP, DNS, DHCP,

Ping, Telnet, Trace Route, SSH

Network security and hardening

Copper and fiber cabling testing

Switches and firewalls configuration

IP addressing and subnetting

Team collaboration and communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

General Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Information Technology, Infrastructure, the Network Engineer II will provide technology support, expertise, and leadership to the ESD, and the districts that we support. The Network Engineer II will also perform the duties as described in the K-20 Network Support contract with OSPI.

Salary

The full salary range will be $107,993.60-$131,393.60.00. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

Assignment

Full Time; Year-Round

Essential Functions/Other Functions

Essential Functions:

1. Design, configure, monitor and maintain both wired and wireless local area networks (LANs).
2. Provide level 2 troubleshooting of client and agency network and other system components.
3. Create and maintain documentation of client and agency networks.
4. Manage procurement and vendor coordination, including building cabling projects, hardware and software procurement, and the purchasing and bid process.
5. Coordinate with network support staff to manage ESD and district LAN services, including E-mail, remote access services, and Internet access.
6. Provide technical and operational guidance and input to ESD and state level decision-makers on network and K-20/Internet access issues.
7. Provide technical information to employees, managers, and other stakeholders.
8. Follow-up with K-20 requests regarding district IP address allocations, trouble tickets, moves, adds, and changes.
9. Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Other Functions

1. Communicate openly and effectively at all levels within the organization and with various audiences.
2. Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining professionalism and composure.
3. Remain current with network technologies through classes, seminars, and self-directed experiences.
4. Perform other duties and technology related tasks assigned to support the success of the agency and consortium.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma and two years of relevant experience. Equivalent combinations of related education, experience, certification, and training may also be considered.
2. Experience with TCP/IP, PPP, NAT, SIP, RTP, DNS, DHCP, Ping, Telnet, Trace Route, SSH, NFS, TFTP, and protocol analyzers such as WireShark.
3. Experience with network security wired and wireless security protocols and experience "hardening" network devices.
4. Experience with current copper and fiber cabling and testing standards.
5. Experience in switches and firewalls configuration and management.
6. Experience with IP addressing and subnetting.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

1. Experience with Microsoft products and services, including: Windows, Windows Server, Office 365, Hyper-V, and related hardware and technology support services.
2. Successful experience in a regional educational service agency or K-12 education environment.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

1. Required to travel to districts served by the ESD and occasional state-wide meetings.
2. Extended or flexible hours to include evenings and weekends as necessary.

Employment Requirements - ESD job offer is contingent upon satisfying the following:

1. Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.