Senior Network Engineer; IT Professional III - R20288

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As our Senior Network Engineer, you will play a crucial role, responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Sarasota County’s network infrastructure (LAN & WAN), including hardware and software. Examples of job responsibilities include troubleshooting complex network issues, ensuring optimal network performance, implementing security measures, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate is motivated to stay updated on emerging network technologies, as you would oversee the overall health and efficiency of the network.

The pay starts at $29.68/hr, based on experience, and could start as high as $38.00/hr! To be successful in this role, you will need current knowledge of infrastructure connectivity technologies, protocols, and methodologies. Examples are: CWDM/DWDM, optical transport, Layer 1/2/3, switch configuration, routing concepts, WIFI, etc.
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In this role, key responsibilities include the following:

• Network Design and Implementation: Planning, designing, and implementing network architectures, including LAN, WAN, wireless, and data center networks, utilizing various networking protocols and technologies. (OSPF and BGP Layer 3 routing architecture planning, DWDM planning and deployment, structured cabling, optical routing, etc). Must have BGP routing experience to configure and support a border router. Must have experience creating and implementing VLANs.
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Identifying and resolving complex network issues, analyzing network performance metrics, and performing preventative maintenance to minimize downtime. Installing and replacing equipment, being on‑call, and providing support. Must know the various types of category cabling (5e, 6, 6a) and the types of fiber and differences between them. The prospective candidate must be able to access a telecommunications room and identify the various cabling type, infrastructure, and equipment.
• Network Security: Implementing and managing network security measures like Network Access Control and Optical Transport encryption to protect network integrity.
• Hardware Configuration: Installing, configuring, and managing network hardware such as routers, switches, load balancers, and firewalls. Perspective candidate must have experience unboxing, installing a switch or router in a rack or cabinet, and MUST have experience configuring the equipment. Hands‑on experience with configuring global and port configurations. Must have experience using Cisco command line for configuring Cisco switches or routers.
• Capacity Planning: Proactively monitoring network usage, identifying potential bottlenecks, and planning for future network capacity needs.
• Documentation and Reporting: Creating and maintaining comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams, configuration details, and incident reports.
• Team Leadership and Mentoring: Guiding and mentoring junior network engineers, providing technical expertise and support.
• Collaboration: Working with other IT teams (systems administrators, security engineers) to integrate network systems with other infrastructure components.
• Staying Updated: Keeping abreast of emerging network technologies, industry best practices, and vendor updates.

• Full‑Time, 40 hours per week.
• Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.
  
  - 5:00 p.m.
• E‑Work/Hybrid Work: Currently, this position is eligible to e‑work up to 1 day per week! After you complete your first 6 months, contingent on work requirements and other factors, you’ll be eligible for this fantastic benefit.

This position is required to participate in an on‑call rotation with the rest of the team.
This includes the availability to work within the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergency events (hurricanes, tornadoes, other weather or emergency events). This position has been assigned as an e‑role within the county, which is to support the EOC before, during, and after an emergency event, which will require the candidate to stay overnight (or to work nights) at this location to support emergency efforts.

All county employees, regardless of their role, must be…