Network Engineer

JOB LOCATION 15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555 City of Aurora, Colorado It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora? Make a difference in the lives of real people every day Diverse community Competitive total compensation package Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan Light rail station minutes away On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Access to innovation workspaces PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Anticipated Hiring salary: $74,519.00 - $93,149.00/year Full Salary Range:$74,519.00 - $116,437.00/year Salary to be commensurate with experience. Deadline to apply: November 16th, 2025 (This position is subject to close once a qualified pool of applications has been obtained) CITY OF AURORA Department of Human Resources 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012 http://www.auroragov.org/ INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF: Network Engineer An Equal Opportunity Employer ISSUE DATE: 10/18/2024 THE POSITION It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora! We're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that guide the implementation of their mission and vision. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply. A TECH CULTURE DRIVEN BY PURPOSE In the City of Auroras IT department, we view business as an ecosystem rather than a competitive landscape. Our team exists with the sole purpose of serving our community and its constituents. Our empathic culture helps us be mindful of the impact our day-to-day relationships can make on our ability to achieve our goals within the technological ecosystem we build and support. Embracing different perspectivesin and out of the officeallows us to elevate the quality of our work and our culture as well as optimize how we deliver products and services. The work we do is valued, important, and rewarding; we strive to provide a work environment that listens to, understands, and trusts its employees. Our IT Department encourages employees to be: Transitional: Constantly adapting to new technologies and the changing needs of our city Dedicated: Committed to making the best decisions for our city, our fellow employees, and the community Optimizing: By making the most of every resource we have available Empathic: In our ability to understand and have compassion for the feelings and needs of our community, customers, and coworkers MEET THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Our ideal candidate is dynamic, enterprising, humanistic, communicative, and a lifelong learner. Dynamic Do you Enjoy a variety of work roles and responsibilities Pivot quickly between consistent/ongoing priorities and new/challenging activities Believe that technology problems can have more than one solution Enterprising Will you Show initiative and drive projects to completion Be resourceful and find or invent a solution Be organized, highly focused, and productive with the use of time and resources Humanistic Are you Inspired by making a meaningful difference in the lives of others Compassionate and patient with coworkers and the community that COA serves Humble when working with others Lifelong Learner Have you Shared knowledge with others while learning from colleagues Been inventive and imaginative when solving problems, leveraging the experience and knowledge of yourself and others on the team Proactively sought professional improvement opportunities Communicative Can you Respect others time, ideas, and contributions Act as a diplomatic, reliable source of information to internal and external constituents Facilitate communication and collaboration with others to solve problems WHY WORK FOR THE CITY OF AURORA? Competitive total compensation package Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan Light rail station is minutes away On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Flexible work from home program Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Paid Continuing Professional Education hours required to maintain applicable certification(s) A chance to make a difference. Youre not protecting a dollar, youre protecting people. WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL? This position will play a crucial role within the Networking Team. This position will be tasked to help Design, maintain, and support Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and Wireless LAN (WLAN)networks for both voice and data applications. Monitors and administers the data network systems. Communicates networking issues to other employees and management Installs and configures network equipment to update or fix hardware or software issues Implements, maintains, and monitors Information Security standards specific to the Network infrastructure. Problem-solving and critical thinking Attention to detail Clear written and verbal communication skills Excellent Time Management On-call rotation Creating technology roadmaps solution rationalization Tracking time spent on work tickets and projects Coordinate with vendors and telecommunications service providers undefined MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS Education: undefined Licenses Or Certificates Preferred: CCNA/JNCIA CCNP Switch 350-401/JNCIP-ENT ITIL Foundations - IT Service Management PCNSE - Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer Juniper Valid Colorado Driver's License Required Experience: 2 years of Network Engineering/Administrator experience undefined **An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Preferred Experience Palo Alto/Cisco/Juniper Mist Network Technical Documentation and Topology Flexibility to work within multiple network environments with different topologies Running multiple projects simultaneously Change Management Processes Windows Network OS LAN, WAN, WLAN VOIP Network management analysis tools Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with city staff, management and vendors Recommend and assist with network upgrades and patches Knowledge: Working knowledge of Microsoft network operating systems; Domain Name Services, DHCP; Principals of systems analysis and design; VOIP, switches, and router configuration including MPLS, BGP, and VLAN; Network monitoring and analysis tools, network management, firewall, IPS technologies, and VPN's. Understanding of Web-based applications. Abilities: Strong communication skills to communicate with customers, support personnel, relevant stakeholders, and management Strong creative thinking, problem solving, planning, time-management and organization skills to balance and prioritize work Strong interpersonal skills and a propensity develop and mentor employees Strong ability to manage multiple programs, handle multiple assignments simultaneously, and switch between assignments quickly Strong ability to create and maintain formal and informal networks Strong ability to lead and work in a team environment Strong ability to manage by influence Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, users, computer industry representatives and citizens Communicate effectively orally and in writing with technical and non-technical personnel Work effectively both independently and in a team environment Assess customer needs and apply technical and security knowledge to develop solutions Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Demands: Light physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 25 pounds, including lifting 10 pounds overhead. Occasional carrying, walking and standing. Vision to analyze data and read / interpret reports, documents and other written information. Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard. Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens. Capable of driving between city supported buildings and to meetings in the Denver metro area as needed. Work Environment: Normally works in a clean, comfortable environment. System support issues may require working outside the office environment and in or around emergency response vehicles. Requires rotational staff escalation support outside normal business hours. Equipment Used: Standard business and professional tools and equipment including computers, laptop computers and mobile computing devices. **This posting will remain open until a sufficient pool of qualified applicants are obtained; however, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice.** For Veterans points: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission. If you need assistance in completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at: 303-739-7225 or visit us at 15151 E Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012. Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired. Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check Including Finger Printing, and Employment References: As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.auroragov.org/ OR 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012 Network Engineer js For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission. Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired. Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References: As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies. Why Work for Aurora? Competitive total compensation package Rich benefits package with low employee costs Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves) Retirement pension plan Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community Growing city and employee population Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc. On-site fitness center and wellness programs Remote work opportunities Benefits & Retirement - City of Aurora (auroragov.org) Please show all your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. Leaving blanks or omitting previous employment may result in your disqualification from employment. City policy requires that selected candidates provide documentation in the form of official transcripts of the highest level of education attained by the candidate that is listed on their application materials. The City of Aurora requires all applicants for employment, who are offered positions with the City, to undergo a thorough criminal background check, drug testing for safety sensitive position and possible credit check for select positions. All job applicants shall be asked to electronically consent to or sign a release authorizing a criminal background check and submit a urine sample for the purpose of testing for a wide variety of prohibited and/or controlled substances. Please click the following link to access the summary of your rights. Applicants who hold a Commercial Drivers License will also be required to undergo alcohol testing using an Evidential Breath Testing Device. Note: The recent legalization of recreational marijuana by the state of Colorado does not change the city's policy. Applicants who test positive for marijuana during a pre-employment drug test will not be hired, and will be ineligible to be employed with the city for one year. The City of Aurora uses E-Verify to determine if employees are legally eligible to work in the United States. Know your rights! The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment or employee shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability or military status. The City shall develop and maintain a plan for diversity. Through its staff, the City shall periodically analyze its employment related practices and its plan for diversity to ensure compliance with this policy. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation for completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at: 303-739-7225 or visit us at 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity Respect Professionalism Customer Service And we welcome all who share these values to apply.