DescriptionIf you have recently applied for this position, you do not need to re-apply for continued consideration.
Arlington County's Department of Technology Services is hiring an experienced Senior Network Engineer to be a part of the Technology Infrastructure and Operations Division's Network Engineering team. This team collaborates extensively with the Connect Arlington Fiber team, both user and server support and the security teams to ensure all Arlington County network and mission-critical resources are available. This position will provide Network Architecture level support for the networks in both the County and School facilities.
ResponsibilitiesDuties include:
- Designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting a growing network infrastructure by building secure, scalable, and supportable network architectures for enterprise, MAN/WAN, Cloud, ITS, and SCADA networks;
- Providing Tier 1-4 level support for the Department related to network and cybersecurity issues;
- Serving as principal members of the incident response team to build and implement robust network systems;
- Developing and regularly reviewing network documentation, including diagrams, drawings, statements of work, contracts, SLAs, standards, policies and procedures to identify areas of concerns and to recommend improvements and solutions; and
- Providing support and mentorship for junior and mid-career network analysts, engineers, and contractors.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Expert level understanding of Network Infrastructure protocols (DNS, DHCP, NTP, FTP, HTTP, SMTP, 802.1X, Multicast) and an understanding of how to support these applications/protocols;
- Advanced network troubleshooting experience utilizing packet analysis tools; and/or
- Experience formulating disaster Recovery best practices.
QualificationsMinimums:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Mathematics, or a related field; and
- Considerable experience managing programs and systems at a senior level, includes developing, implementing, and troubleshooting highly complex technology systems; and researching, analyzing and developing solutions to complex operational problems.
Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:
- CCIE or equivalent certification;
- CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Data Center or demonstratable equivalent;
- Cloud Infrastructure experience with cloud providers such as AWS and Microsoft Azure;
- Cisco Nexus Dashboard and Data Center infrastructure experience;
- Aruba Wireless Controllers and wireless network infrastructure;
- WAN/SD-WAN design, documentation, and implementation using VPN technologies; and/or
- Experience with UNIX/LINUX command line and scripting tools (Python, perl, Bash).
Please note: A complete application will include a resume which describes your experience for all boxes checked in supplemental question below.
A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
A complete application with work history is required to be considered for this position. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Additional Information
Work hours: This is a 40-hour per week position, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with some flexibility. Occasional evenings, nights and weekends may be required.
Some remote work (telework) is available for this position with prior supervisor approval.
This is not a full-time remote opportunity.
The selection process will include both virtual and in-person interviews.
Location: 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201.
