Senior Network Engineer

City of North Richland Hills, Texas; North Richland Hills (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance equal to three times to

TMRS retirement and voluntary 457 plan

Vacation, holidays and sick leave

Job summary

The City of North Richland Hills is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, configure, and support the city’s network infrastructure. The role involves maintaining network architecture, assisting with upgrades, troubleshooting complex issues, and guiding staff.

Collaboration with the Assistant Director of IT – Infrastructure on planning and vendor coordination is essential. Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in firewall/switch/wireless controller administration, proficiency in Windows and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7–10 years’ experience administering firewalls, switches and wireless controllers.
• Experience with OSPF and BGP routing protocols.
• Proficiency with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• CCNP or CCNA with progression towards CCNP; other industry certs considered.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and provide advanced support for the city’s network infrastructure.
• Maintain network architecture and assist with upgrades.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and guide infrastructure staff.
• Support network improvements and collaborate with IT leadership on planning and vendor coordination.

Skills

Network operations

Troubleshooting

Security principles

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT

CCNP or CCNA with progression towards CCNP

Tools

Cisco equipment

Firewall management tools

Job description

This position is responsible for the design, configuration, and advanced support of the City’s network infrastructure. Duties include maintaining network architecture, assisting with infrastructure upgrades, troubleshooting complex network issues, and providing technical guidance to infrastructure staff. The Senior Network Engineer supports the implementation of network improvements and works closely with the Assistant Director of IT – Infrastructure on planning, vendor coordination, and infrastructure initiatives.

Why Work for the City of North Richland Hills?

As an employee of the City of North Richland Hills you will experience more than just a job, more than a paycheck. Working for the City of North Richland Hills means becoming a member of our family and reaping the benefits that go along with it.

Insurance

• Full time employees are offered a complete line of benefits, which includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance equal to three times your salary, and optional supplemental life insurance and long-term disability programs.

Retirement

• As a full-time employee, you will become a member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with the City of North Richland Hills making contributions towards your account. You can also put savings toward retirement in the voluntary 457 deferred compensation plan.

Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave

• The city offers vacation and sick leave, as well as ten paid holidays. Full time employees earn three weeks of vacation during their first year of employment and 10 hours of sick leave a month.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience in network operations.
• 7-10 years’ experience administering firewalls, switches and wireless controllers. Experience with OSPF and BGP routing protocols. Proficiency with Windows Operating Systems and Linux operating systems. Additional years of experience may be acceptable in lieu of degree.
• Industry recognized certification equivalent to Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), will consider CCNA with extended experience progressing towards CCNP.
• Other industry certifications will be evaluated for relevance.
• Must be able to pass a standard background check, as well as a background check through the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) and a drug screen.