Senior Network Engineer

City of Maypearl; North Richland Hills, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Maypearl is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, configure, and support its network infrastructure. You will maintain network architecture, assist with upgrades, and troubleshoot complex issues while guiding infrastructure staff.

You will work with the Assistant Director of IT on planning, vendor coordination, and strategic infrastructure initiatives, ensuring secure, reliable connectivity across city systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7–10 years managing firewalls, switches and wireless controllers with OSPF/BGP experience.
• CCNP or CCNA with progression toward CCNP considered.
• ITIL v4 Foundations.
• CJIS background check and drug screen requirement.
• Valid Class C Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure City network infrastructure.
• Provide advanced support for network issues.
• Maintain network architecture and assist upgrades.
• Troubleshoot complex network problems and guide staff.
• Coordinate planning with IT leadership and vendors.

Skills

Firewall administration

Switch administration

Wireless controller management

Routing (OSPF/BGP)

Windows OS

Linux OS

CCNP / CCNA path

ITIL v4 Foundations

Background check clearance

CJIS / drug screen

Driver license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience

Tools

Firewall appliances

Switch hardware

Wireless controllers

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.

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.
• ITILv4 Foundations
• Other industry certifications will be evaluated for relevance.
• Valid Class C Driver License.
• 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.