Senior Network Engineer

County of San Luis Obispo; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Luis Obispo Information Technology Department seeks a Senior Network Engineer to lead the network team and architect complex LANs and WANs. The role directs multiple network administrators and shapes network strategy for future technology deployments.

The position emphasizes mentoring, research into trends, and delivering reliable, scalable networking solutions for County operations. Open until filled and opportunities for growth within IT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience in networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the network team and provide technical direction to network administrators.
• a) Architect complex LANs and WANs.
• b) Define network strategy and deployment options.
• c) Mentor other network engineers.

Skills

LAN/WAN architecture

Team mentoring

Technical leadership

Technology trends research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Associate degree + 6 years networking experience

Job description

County of San Luis Obispo Information Technology Department has an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Senior Network Engineer.

As the lead employee on the network team, this position offers work-life balance, a competitive benefits package, and the opportunity to lead a technical team to develop cutting edge technologies for the future of the County.

This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled.

About the Department:

Information Technology Department (ITD) is divided into several teams, comprised of highly-skilled and well-trained staff members who are dedicated to delivering excellence to every customer. The department covers the whole information technology spectrum, including: Applications Software Development, Communications, Customer Advocacy, Departmental Support, Financial, Network Management, Operations, Project Management, Server Management, Technical Support, and Telephones.

The department is responsible for the development, operation, and maintenance of all County enterprise information systems and the direct technical support of multiple organizations. These organizations include: the Board of Supervisors, County Administrative Office, Emergency Services, Airports, Parks, Central Services, and Veteran’s Services. As a critical member of the County’s Governance processes, Information Technology chairs or actively participates on a number of committees and communities-of-interest.

About the Position:

Senior Network Engineer classification is not a part of the Network Engineer career series but is the advanced working and technical lead level network engineer. Incumbents work under general direction and regularly provide technical direction to several network administrators; architect complex, multiple-platform local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs); defines network strategy development and deployment options; researches, analyzes, identifies and defines technology trends/products/concepts; outlines and defines required process changes due to changing requirements and technology; mentors other network engineers; and does other related work as required.

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time.

Minimum Qualifications:

A combination of education, training, and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualification education and experience includes:

Either A: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. (Job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis). In addition, four years of experience involving the analysis, installation, programming, application and/or troubleshooting of networking systems and related equipment. (A post-graduate degree in a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.)

OR B: An associates degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university or completion from a job-related, accredited vocational institution. In addition, six years of experience involving the analysis, installation, programming, application and/or troubleshooting of networking systems and related equipment.

Licenses and Certificates

Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid CALIFORNIA driver license will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.