What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Network Architect position at Washington County, MN?
JOB SPECIFICS
The IT Network Architect is a senior-level role that requires advanced technical skills and is responsible for designing, developing, implementing and maintaining robust network solutions that support organizational goals. Tasked with evaluating new technologies, ensuring network security and performance, and collaborating across departments to align architecture with business needs. This position requires meticulous documentation and includes critical oversight of disaster recovery and business continuity for our network infrastructure.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:- Work experience in managing network infrastructure, including servers, switches, firewalls, and related hardware equipment
- Work experience in overseeing the architecture, maintenance, and support of a physical and virtual network(s) environment
- Experience in a leadership role managing projects and/or leading a technical team
- Knowledge and experience with Enterprise Licensing
- Experience leading support of Criminal Justice Information Services, including CJIS data and adherence to BCA/FBI requirements
SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
HOURS/DAYS: Monday – Saturday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.
ANTICIPATED HIRING RATE: $47.68 - $65.11 Hourly
E-Verify Participation: Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
E- Verify Participation Poster
Right to work Poster
JOB SUMMARY
The IT Network Architect is a senior-level role that requires advanced technical skills and is responsible for designing, developing, implementing and maintaining robust network solutions that support organizational goals. Tasked with evaluating new technologies, ensuring network security and performance, and collaborating across departments to align architecture with business needs. This position requires meticulous documentation and includes critical oversight of disaster recovery and business continuity for our network infrastructure.
EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field and eight (8) years of network support experience and at least two (2) years of experience leading technical projects and/or teams:
OR, an Associate degree in Information Technology or related field and ten (10) years of network support experience and at least two (2) years of experience leading technical projects and/or teams.
OR, an equivalent combination of education and job-related work experience that totals twelve (12) years of network support experience and at least two (2) years of experience leading technical projects and/or teams.
A professional certification in Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) and a professional certification in Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) and/or Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) are preferred.
CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE
Core Competencies outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job.
- Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals.
- Provide inclusive and equitable service to all members of the community with dignity and respect.
- Demonstrate support for the County’s diversity, equity and inclusion program.
- Promotes a culture of continuous quality improvement in the workplace.
- Demonstrates knowledge of, or ability to learn, quality/continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate deep understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, etc.).
- Demonstrate knowledge of enterprise-grade routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
- Demonstrate knowledge of SD-WAN, VPN, and network segmentation.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of network security principles and tools.
- Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
- Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the County, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
- Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
- Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and develop enterprise-level network architecture and infrastructure strategies.
- Evaluate and recommend new networking technologies and solutions.
- Lead the planning and implementation of network upgrades and expansions.
- Ensure network security, performance, and reliability through proactive monitoring and optimization.
- Collaborate with IT leadership, departmental teams, and business units to align network architecture with organizational goals.
- Develop and maintain detailed documentation of network architecture, standards, and procedures.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network administrators and system administrators.
- Oversee disaster recovery planning and business continuity strategies related to network infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Essential functions: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work will involve remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time, although the incumbent will need to move about inside the office to access files or equipment from time to time and may occasionally need to travel to other sites to perform work or interact with other professionals. The ability to operate and interact with computers or other office equipment, via keyboard, mouse, touch screen, or other Human Interface Device (HID) is required. The incumbent will be exposed to noise and a regular flow of people around an office environment, assigned to changing priorities and occasionally required to work outside of typical business hours to meet project deadlines, or be available on an on-call basis for special projects or to provide support. The incumbent may occasionally need to move or transport moderately heavy objects, such as computer equipment and peripheral, unbox, install, inspect, troubleshoot and repair computer equipment, position themselves to inspect and maintain computer equipment under desks, beneath raised flooring, above suspended ceiling, in data closets, cabling channels/trees, or equipment racks.
Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.
This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.
Salary : $48 - $65