What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer position at City of Atlanta?
Job Description
Job Posting Expiration: 11/6/25
Salary Range: $88,654.45 - $112,907.12
Hiring Department: Department of Aviation
This Network Engineer with wireless expertise is required to design, implement and support the Airport’s Wireless Network, which includes an outdoor Mesh. Participate in advanced Wi-Fi problem resolution and maintain a reliable, secure, and efficient wireless data communications network. Maintain standard documentation including operations manuals, procedural documents, and network diagrams. The ideal candidate will have a background in managing wireless network equipment, which includes installing, configuring, and maintaining it within a variety of parameters. This professional will also be knowledgeable about industry Wired and Wi-Fi standards and best practices.
Responsibilities:
Installing any necessary hardware or software, including those for backups or to monitor system performance
Troubleshooting tasks to prevent downtime
Providing solutions for upgrade management
Developing plans to address consistent wireless network problems
Planning for future strategies and initiatives to keep the network operating at high performance
Collaborating with vendors and network managers on implementation and deployment
Training in-house staff on wireless technologies, if applicable
Putting solutions in place to continuously test network performance
Testing and modifying equipment as needed
Deploying access points appropriately and effectively
Conducting site surveys
Training & Development:
Strong research and troubleshooting skills
Stay current on all Wireless technology platforms and systems to ensure the users get the requirement functionality to perform their job.
Support:
Respond, resolve, or ensure wireless and network issues are resolved when assigned by the Service Desk
Write technical and end-user documentation for assigned projects
Provide all necessary system, maintenance, and disaster recovery plan documents.
Perform system installation support and ensure all necessary system security requirements.
Responsible for researching and problem resolution and must coordinate activities with IT support staff as required and document findings.
Maintain software licenses and maintenance support from software vendors
Follow division team handbook, policies and procedures, software standards, software development lifecycle and change management
Work collaboratively with others to achieve team and organizational goals; prioritize projects and/or tasks; provide constructive input to achieve team goals
Deliver a customer-focused, responsive service to customers; support efforts to enhance business efficiency and effectiveness; demonstrate a positive, “can-do” attitude; respond constructively to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles
Support and provide assistance to the Strategic Objectives and Wildly Important Goals (WIGS) of the Division and Department of Aviation
Prepare management reports related to system audit, availability and performance as needed.
Submit appropriate change order documentation for moves, adds, and changes of the systems
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Decision Making
Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.
Leadership Provided
Serves as a technical resource or mentor to other employees. May lead or instruct less experienced workers in high level or technical jobs.
May give presentations to upper management on upgrades and server improvements and findings.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proven experience in a network engineer role
Hands on experience in networking, routing, switching, and wireless
Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of wi-fi network infrastructures
Experience with Cisco wireless land controllers, implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution
Ability to set up and configure network devices such as access points
Great at organizing, prioritizing, and multitasking
Cisco training and certifications
CWNA training and certification a plus
Evening and overnight hours are required, and weekend work may be required
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience
The applicant must be able to manage multiple projects and/or task concurrently. Must be a self-starter and be able to use own judgment/initiative to undertake activities with minimal supervision. The candidate must also have excellent oral and written communications skills as well as the ability to work alone or within a team environment. Effective with department divisions and staff members serving as AIS Rep proving a liaison between assigned business unit. Applicants employed in this position will be required to work extra hours, as needed, and to be on-call for scheduled after-hour emergencies and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
Organization Expectations:
The successful candidate must be able to work collaboratively with others to achieve team and organizational goals; prioritize projects and/or task; provide constructive input to achieve team goals; deliver and customer-focused, responsive services to customers; support efforts to enhance business efficiency and effectiveness; demonstrate a positive, "can-do" attitude; respond constructively to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles. Support and assist with achieving the Strategic Objectives and Goals of the Department.
Essential Capabilities And Work Environment
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
Job Posting Expiration: 11/6/25
Salary Range: $88,654.45 - $112,907.12
Hiring Department: Department of Aviation
This Network Engineer with wireless expertise is required to design, implement and support the Airport’s Wireless Network, which includes an outdoor Mesh. Participate in advanced Wi-Fi problem resolution and maintain a reliable, secure, and efficient wireless data communications network. Maintain standard documentation including operations manuals, procedural documents, and network diagrams. The ideal candidate will have a background in managing wireless network equipment, which includes installing, configuring, and maintaining it within a variety of parameters. This professional will also be knowledgeable about industry Wired and Wi-Fi standards and best practices.
Responsibilities:
Installing any necessary hardware or software, including those for backups or to monitor system performance
Troubleshooting tasks to prevent downtime
Providing solutions for upgrade management
Developing plans to address consistent wireless network problems
Planning for future strategies and initiatives to keep the network operating at high performance
Collaborating with vendors and network managers on implementation and deployment
Training in-house staff on wireless technologies, if applicable
Putting solutions in place to continuously test network performance
Testing and modifying equipment as needed
Deploying access points appropriately and effectively
Conducting site surveys
Training & Development:
Strong research and troubleshooting skills
Stay current on all Wireless technology platforms and systems to ensure the users get the requirement functionality to perform their job.
Support:
Respond, resolve, or ensure wireless and network issues are resolved when assigned by the Service Desk
Write technical and end-user documentation for assigned projects
Provide all necessary system, maintenance, and disaster recovery plan documents.
Perform system installation support and ensure all necessary system security requirements.
Responsible for researching and problem resolution and must coordinate activities with IT support staff as required and document findings.
Maintain software licenses and maintenance support from software vendors
Follow division team handbook, policies and procedures, software standards, software development lifecycle and change management
Work collaboratively with others to achieve team and organizational goals; prioritize projects and/or tasks; provide constructive input to achieve team goals
Deliver a customer-focused, responsive service to customers; support efforts to enhance business efficiency and effectiveness; demonstrate a positive, “can-do” attitude; respond constructively to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles
Support and provide assistance to the Strategic Objectives and Wildly Important Goals (WIGS) of the Division and Department of Aviation
Prepare management reports related to system audit, availability and performance as needed.
Submit appropriate change order documentation for moves, adds, and changes of the systems
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Decision Making
Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.
Leadership Provided
Serves as a technical resource or mentor to other employees. May lead or instruct less experienced workers in high level or technical jobs.
May give presentations to upper management on upgrades and server improvements and findings.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proven experience in a network engineer role
Hands on experience in networking, routing, switching, and wireless
Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of wi-fi network infrastructures
Experience with Cisco wireless land controllers, implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution
Ability to set up and configure network devices such as access points
Great at organizing, prioritizing, and multitasking
Cisco training and certifications
CWNA training and certification a plus
Evening and overnight hours are required, and weekend work may be required
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering (equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis).
- 2 years' of specific professional work experience.
- Master’s degree in computer science or engineering (equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master’s degree on an exception basis) with 5-8 years' of directly related professional work.
- Cisco CCNA, CCIE Wireless, CCNP, and ITIL highly desired
- Candidate must have current driver’s license.
- Essential Capabilities and Work Environment
- Candidate may be required to lift 40lbs and stand or walk for long periods of time.
- Candidate must have the ability to work flexible hours including weekends or on-call rotation.
The applicant must be able to manage multiple projects and/or task concurrently. Must be a self-starter and be able to use own judgment/initiative to undertake activities with minimal supervision. The candidate must also have excellent oral and written communications skills as well as the ability to work alone or within a team environment. Effective with department divisions and staff members serving as AIS Rep proving a liaison between assigned business unit. Applicants employed in this position will be required to work extra hours, as needed, and to be on-call for scheduled after-hour emergencies and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
Organization Expectations:
The successful candidate must be able to work collaboratively with others to achieve team and organizational goals; prioritize projects and/or task; provide constructive input to achieve team goals; deliver and customer-focused, responsive services to customers; support efforts to enhance business efficiency and effectiveness; demonstrate a positive, "can-do" attitude; respond constructively to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles. Support and assist with achieving the Strategic Objectives and Goals of the Department.
Essential Capabilities And Work Environment
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
Salary : $88,654 - $112,907