NETWORK ENGINEER

The City of Fort Lauderdale community builders possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers. 
 
Assist the senior network engineer with the research, planning, design, implementation, integration, maintenance, and support of network and firewall infrastructure (enterprise networks, firewalls, Internet, remote access and Wi-Fi communications, related applications, systems and peripherals) across multiple data centers and city locations. Participate in multiple network and firewall projects simultaneously including the initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and close-out phases. Provide technical leadership and guidance for the maintenance and support of the network and firewall infrastructure to ensure continuous performance, availability, reliability, integrity and security improvements.

NOTE:  The duties of this position will include all of those duties set forth in the official job description.

This position will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

The City offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option, and requires a 3% contribution from employees.  New hires are automatically enrolled in FRS.    

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This job classification is in Management Category III for benefits purposes, which includes Six (6) additional Management Vacation Days per year and a Vehicle Allowance of $250/month.   

This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Federation of Public Employees and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Federation of Public Employees.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification.   The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification.   The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
• Assist the senior network engineer to develop, implement and maintain documentation, best practices, standards, policies, and procedures to continuously improve the performance, availability, reliability, integrity and security of the City's network and firewall infrastructure.
• Assist the senior network engineer support functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN) - across multiple sites and remote locations.
• Maintain IT network and firewall infrastructure technology, such as enterprise networks, firewalls, Internet, remote access and Wi-Fi communications, related applications, systems, and peripherals.
• Maintain a working knowledge in other IT infrastructure technology areas, such as identity and access management (IAM), Cloud Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), VoIP telephone, call center, video conferencing, collaborations, related applications, systems and peripherals.
• Troubleshoot and resolve level 4 network and firewall infrastructure problems and work with other staff members during the troubleshooting of non-level 4 problems.
• Perform root cause analyst of major network and firewall infrastructure issues and develop strategies for preventative and permanent solutions.
• Maintain effective monitoring, alerting, reporting, automation and capacity planning for network and firewall infrastructure equipment, systems and applications to ensure network and firewall performance, availability, reliability, integrity and security.
• Collaborate with project management staff to effectively and efficiently scope, plan, execute, monitor and closeout small to medium network and firewall projects.
• Assist the senior network engineer to develop technical specifications of purchasing documents (for example, Request for Proposals (RFP), BIDs, scope of works, etc.) for the acquisition of network and firewall infrastructure equipment and services.
• Maintain and update enterprise network infrastructure documentation (Visio).
• Performs related work as required.

1. Associates Degree in computer science or a closely related field
2. One (1) or more years of experience in network support, including wireless and cloud infrastructure and related systems.  Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
3. Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days after hire 
4. Cisco network experience preferred
5. Palo-Alto / Fortinet / Cisco Firewall experience preferred
6. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) routing and switching certification preferred

Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method.  Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify.  All successful applicants may be required to take a medical examination and/or pass a drug screening prior to appointment.

Per Chapter 295.07 of the Florida Statutes, veteran's preference points will be awarded for promotional exams only with regard to a veteran's first promotion after reinstatement or re-employment with the City from active duty service without exception.  Proof of eligibility and the City's J204 form must be submitted with application.