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About the Position

The Lead Network Engineer serves as the senior level subject matter expert responsible for analyzing, developing, planning, and executing network strategies to integrate or improve current network systems used throughout the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. The position is responsible for the design, installation, and maintenance of all aspects of network communications including local area networks, wide area networks and communications with remote installations. The Lead Network Engineer develops strategic goals and plans to assess current systems, determines changes necessary to increase efficiency, and consults with and provides recommendations to IT executive leadership.

About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel. We come together as a team to support and provide public safety. We are OneMCSO - become one with us!

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology or closely related field.

Experience

• Five years (5) of information technology experience that includes responsibility and

accountability for monitoring, reviewing, and managing network administration.

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications

• Other combinations of education or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis.

Other requirements

• Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS - IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA.
• Modify, maintain and design of Cisco networking equipment and VMware NSX.
• Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background review.

Our Preferred Candidate has

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related field.

• Current CCNP Route/Switch (CCIE Preferred)
• Experience in an emergency operations environment
• Experience in a project implementation lead role.

Essential Job Tasks

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

• Provides architecture and administration of LAN technologies of Cisco routers, switches, and ASA firewalls.
• Assists with developing and designing of network solutions to existing and upcoming network opportunities.
• Architects a Micro-segmentation solution utilizing VMware NSX.
• Audits firmware versions and configurations settings for the network infrastructure (on premise and cloud) to eliminate vulnerabilities and ensure network operates in accordance with vendor recommendations, industry best practices, and compliances.
• Configures and implements next generation firewall systems and next generation intrusion protection systems.
• Designs/architects network solutions that support efficiencies towards the next generation infrastructure.
• Comprehends cloud topologies (VPC, Virtual subnets, NACLS, etc.) and is experienced with BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QOS and wireless.
• Applies design and implementation experience with load balancing approaches using VMware NSX.
• Provides resolution of complex network issues including conflicts, connectivity, and network security issues.
• Performs security testing such as vulnerability assessments or penetration tests to identify security misconfigurations or vulnerable states; remediates security issues discovered.
• Monitors, upgrades, troubleshoots, and provides maintenance for the network infrastructure.
• Designs, implements, and operates systems with adherence to industry compliance such as PCI, HIPPA and CJIS.
• Develops and executes requests for change (RFC) within the agency as related to the network environment.
• Mentors and leads staff; provides tips, techniques, and best practices to be utilized for the infrastructure environment.
• Manages all virtual networking to include VMware NSX, and HPE Synergy.
• Serves as a technical lead for network projects as well as other critical information technology projects and manages teams/project workflow as needed.
• Creates process change by integrating new processes with existing ones; communicates changes to impacted teams and functional areas.
• Measures the effectiveness of networking initiatives and assists executive management in monitoring and evaluating information technology performance.
• Identifies opportunities to re-engineer existing solutions to maximize the benefits of the network.
• Identifies emerging network technologies which could improve the MCSO enterprise.
• Facilitates strategic customer steering committees and represents the department at various MCSO initiatives.
• Creates and maintains application-related documentation and user manuals.
• Works with end users to resolve network and performance related issues.
• Partners with the PSAP to understand business processes.
• Serves as a system matter expert on all network related functions.

Working Conditions

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.

Work occurs primarily indoors. Tasksrequire managingtime pressures and high work volume with decision making, concentration, and accuracy. Position requires ethical conduct and a professional demeanor.

Work environment

• Indoors
• Rarely outdoors, in temperatures above 90 degrees or below 40 degrees
• Conditions may rarely include stairs or ladders, confined area, unprotected heights, high noise level, dim or bright lighting

Physical environment

• Sitting, standing, walking
• Speaking, hearing, seeing, reading
• Distinguishing colors
• Bending/kneeling, reaching
• Twisting, climbing, crawling
• Crouching, balancing
• Wearing protective gear
• Precise dexterity
• Lifting floor to waist fifty (50) lbs
• Lifting waist to shoulder twenty-five (25) lbs
• Lifting shoulder to overhead twenty (20) lbs
• Carrying fifty (50) lbs for 10 feet
• Pushing/pulling fifty (50) lbs for 10 feet

Social environment

• Emergencies
• Interruptions
• Time pressures
• High volume of work
• Handling multiple or complicated tasks
• Accuracy
• Decision making
• Concentration/vigilance
• Interruptions
• Teamwork
• Conditions frequently include unscheduled or frequently changing tasks, working in close physical proximity with others, overtime/rotating shifts
• Conditions may rarely traumatic subject matter, dangerous environment, isolation, public contact

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Network Architecture in both Cisco and NSX.
• Cisco routers, switches, and ASA firewalls.
• Megaport, ExpressRoute, direct connect technologies.
• Broad array of technologies and applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Project control and cost analysis techniques.
• Network and internet-based protocols
• VoIP networking and related QoS Settings

Skill in

• Applying analytical and strategic problem-solving techniques to critical tasks and developing working solutions for highly complex needs.
• Providing trend analysis and estimating growth of network.
• Making recommendations for accurate upgrades to the network.
• Designing and running mid to large scale implementations of network access control technologies.

• Project managing, prioritizing tasks to accomplish key objectives, and adjusting to multiple changing priorities.
• Maintaining multi-site network, voice, and associated security operations.
• Managing and setting up firewalls and intrusion protection systems.
• Fiber channel switch configuration and management.

Ability to

• Design mission critical infrastructure in an enterprise environment.
• Translate business needs and issues into technical solutions.
• Manage teams and project workflow and delegate appropriately.
• Establish successful working relationships with individuals from different disciplines with varying degrees of technical expertise.
• Communicate and present complex technical information effectively to all levels of employees, including executive management.
• Guide the implementation of new systems and procedures.
• Engage leadership.
• Provide guidance and direct the workflow of others.

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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