IMPORTANT: Your application MUST include responses to the supplemental Questionnaire found here: https://forms.gle/Fxjx6cbBZjd5K4Tv5

Applicants must complete the supplemental questionnaire prior to starting the online application process. Application will not be reviewed without completed supplemental questionnaire.

Why Work for the Department of Technology (DT)? DT is the centralized technology services provider in the City and County of San Francisco (CCSF). We deliver technology infrastructure and services to approximately 33,000 employees! With an annual operating budget of over $140M and approximately 260 employees, DT provides a host of services that range from Public Safety radio and wiring and Network services to Enterprise Support and the Cloud.

Benefits of Working for CCSF: In addition to challenging and rewarding work, the City provides a generous suite of benefits to its employees.

Job security, pension, and robust retirement options

Competitive pay with consistent bi-yearly or yearly increases

Hybrid Work with a minimum of 20% of time spent in our office in San Francisco, California for all IT related roles

Generous paid time off, family leave, and more!

Diverse work environment in a diverse city

Union protections and representation

Career development and growth move between departments, learn on the job, or take subsidized/reimbursed classes!

PEOPLE-CENTERED SOLUTIONS have a powerful, meaningful effect on the community each day with people at the heart of every solution!

CLOSING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE bring the benefits of the internet to low-income and marginalized residents!

SHINE A LIGHT ON WHAT MATTERS join an award-winning production team at SFGovTV to help residents watch legislators or learn more about what makes this City great!

DRIVE INNOVATION deliver new, cutting-edge technology to residents and city partners to help San Francisco serve its residents!

Under direct supervision of Principal Network Engineer, the Journey Network Engineer will perform, support and assist in the LAN Remediation projects and Departmental Moves. The incumbent will provide functional guidance to Seniors Network Engineers and other members of the team; provide functional and technical assistance to formulate computer system scope and objectives; assist in developing and/or modifying procedures to solve problems using information systems; prepare detailed documentation for computer operations/programs sequencing; perform multiple software functions; and support hardware platforms. Assignments are in highly technical and business functional areas.

Position Responsibilities

Assist in installing, configuring and documenting Enterprise level networks and devices according to Business requirements. Network devices include but are not limited to: CISCO 9XXX Catalyst, 38XX Switches, ASA55XX, CISCO VPN Appliances, and Palo Alto NGFW. Monitor, patch, and assist in upgrading and troubleshooting network configurations. Establish network policies, procedures and standards. Develop alternative solutions to problems within established guidelines and standards. Ensure that all documentation on process and procedures are available and updated regularly.

Assist in implementing networks using various routing protocols including OSPF, EIGRP and Enterprise level BGP.

Plan, implement and provide primary support of network infrastructure, implementation of network security policies and network performance.

Validate network specifications and network equipment configurations based upon business requirements.

Provide strong customer service and facilitate collaboration between project teams and clients. Work closely with our other Systems and Network Engineers and Network Operations Staff to ensure network connectivity requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner.

Attend planning meetings and work closely with application development teams.

Perform other duties assigned. Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Incumbent may be required to provide 24-hour on-call support to ensure rapid recovery from software or hardware problems for mission-critical systems and networks.

Job Type:

This Temporary Exempt - Full Time position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointment officer. The anticipated duration of this project position is thirty-six (36) months and will not result in an eligible list or permanent civil service hiring.

Nature of Work:

Incumbent must be willing to work a 40-hour week as determined by the department. Travel within San Francisco may be required.

Full-time, usually Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. However, this position will require applicant to be available to work in a rotational on-call, after-hours capacity and to work weekends and holidays whenever necessary to support the 24/7 operation.

The City and County of San Francisco does not sponsor visas. If you have an F1 student visa, the City will not sponsor the optional practical training requirement. All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are legally able to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by the employer.

Work Location:

Incumbent will conduct the majority of work at the Department of Technology, (1 S Van Ness, Ave San Francisco, CA 94103). However, there may be situations where the incumbent will be required to work at other sites throughout the City of San Francisco as necessary.

If hired, incumbent must be a resident of or relocate to the State of California within 4 weeks as a condition of employment.

This position supports remote work. The incumbent may be permitted to work a hybrid schedule with their supervisors approval, after which they must work at least two days in the office every two weeks.

Education:

An associate degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university OR its equivalent in terms of total course credits/units [i.e., at least sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter credits/units with a minimum of twenty (20) semester or thirty (30) quarter credits/units in one of the fields above or a closely-related field].

Experience:

One (1) year of experience analyzing, installing, configuring, enhancing, and/or maintaining the components of an enterprise network.

License and Certification:

Substitution:

Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of two (2) years). One (1) year is equivalent to thirty (30) semester units/r forty-five (45) quarter units with a minimum of 10 semester / 15 quarter units in one of the fields above or a closely related field.

Completion of the 1010 Information Systems Trainee Program may be substituted for the required degree.

Desirable Qualifications:

To have knowledge of EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP.

To have knowledge of Cisco and Palo alto NGF firewalls.

To have knowledge of F5 LTM and GTM.

Ability to assist and maintain Wide area network and Local area networks.

Ability to suggest improvements to the network performance, capacity, and scalability.

Ability to assist and resolve network connectivity issues independently.

Ability to mentor team members through knowledge sharing.

Class C Drivers License required.

Note:

Security Clearances & Background Investigations: Positions in this classification may require that successful candidates who become eligible for appointment may be required to go through a background investigation to determine the candidate's suitability for employment in this classification. Factors considered in the investigation may include employment history, use of illegal/controlled substances. Reasons for rejection based on this investigation may include, but not limited to applicable convictions, repeated or serious violations of the law, inability to accept supervision, inability to follow rules and regulations, falsification of application materials and/or other relevant factors. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application and/or departmental selection process. Written verification (proof) of qualifying experience must verify that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications stated on the announcement. Written verification must be submitted on employers official letterhead, specifying name of employee, dates of employment, types of employment (part-time/full-time), job title(s), description of duties performed, and the verification must be signed by the employer. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which they are appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employees class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Commission Rules. Experience claimed in self-employment must be supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license and experience comparable to the minimum qualifications of the position. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupations and total earnings must be submitted. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=456.

Note: Falsifying ones education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Compensation: $63.4500 - $79.8000 (hourly) / $131,976 - $165,984 (annual)

How to Apply:

Application deadline: June 14, 2024 at 11:59 PM.

Your application MUST include a resume. To upload, please attach using the "additional attachments" function.

In additional to submitting your application, you MUST submit this supplemental questionnaire: https://forms.gle/Fxjx6cbBZjd5K4Tv5

You may contact Carol Wong via email at carol.x.wong@sfgov.org with questions regarding this opportunity.

Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Mailed, hand delivered or faxed documents/applications will not be accepted.

Helpful Information

Information About the Hiring Process (https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/)

Conviction History

Employee Benefits Overview (https://careers.sf.gov/benefits/)

Equal Employment Opportunity (https://www.sf.gov/what-equal-employment-opportunity-and-how-file-claim)

Disaster Service Worker (https://sfdhr.org/disaster-service-workers)

ADA Accommodation

Veterans Preference (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#veteranspreference)

Right to Work

Copies of Application Documents (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#copies)

Diversity Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.