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Position Information

Functional TitleSr. Data Network Engineer

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryInformation Technology

GradeIT.16

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number26-0080

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelNon-Management

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NameIT Infrastructure Services

Reports toSection Manager, Voice & Data Networks

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

Regular Mon-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm , non-regular weekends, off duty hours and emergency work assigned by manager requirements apply.

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

This is a non-merit system, employment-at-will, long-term contract position.

TheSr. Data Network Engineeris responsible for thearchitecture, implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting support of the network communicationsat WSSC Water. The Sr. Data Network Engineer will take on responsibilities in areas of administration, engineering, architecture, monitoring and troubleshooting of routers, switches, firewalls, VPN , load balancers and DNS and DHCP appliances and work collaboratively with IT team members on technology project implementations. This Sr. Data Network Engineer will also develop and maintain documentation, including addressing plans, network topology diagrams, rack elevation, data flows and variables.

Essential Functions

+ Designs, deploys, maintains, optimizes and troubleshoots enterprise class networks comprising of routers, switches, firewalls, and load-balancers

+ Plans and executes network changes, network hardware and software upgrades, refreshes and replacements

+ Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring

+ Ability to demonstrate and design within the scope of security requirements

+ Provides technical and problem resolution support related to network hardware and software

+ Supports the existing infrastructure and assists in designing and deploying data network solutions in support of both business and technical initiatives

+ Utilizes network monitoring and management tools to evaluate the status of the environment daily, performs capacity planning, network analysis and optimization

+ Develops and maintains documentation, including addressing plans, network topology diagrams, rack elevation, data flows and other technical documentation in a comprehensive and timely manner

+ Works with IT security and Enterprise Architects to architect and implement required network security infrastructure

+ Evaluates, selects and makes recommendations for data networking equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers and other hardware and software solutions, ensuring that these products support WSSC Water enterprise network initiatives

+ Delivers periodic reports concerning network metrics including, but not limited to, network uptime statistics, bandwidth consumption, network link utilization, and outages for both network links and network equipment

+ Provides project management for network upgrades and new installations

+ Works with ISPs and circuit providers to bring up circuits and to resolve data communications issues as they arise

+ Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

+ Assists in the development and implementation of a preventive maintenance program

+ Provides support for cable plant management for data circuits in areas of testing, installations, and disconnections

+ Stays abreast of the latest trends in data equipment, technologies, and trends and make recommendations regarding user, design, and implementation based on analysis

+ Performs other related duties as assigned

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Business casual work environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

+ Advanced knowledge of network infrastructure components, including Citrix & Netmotion VPN , Cisco networking products, and various standard routing protocols ( EIGRP , OSPF , BGP , etc.)

+ Advanced technical knowledge of networking and security, such as routing, DNS / DHCP , Cloudflare, Checkpoint Cisco firewall configurations

+ Strong knowledge of network analysis, including understanding of the OSI model, packet decodes, common protocols, familiarity with analysis utilities, such as those for network performance monitoring and network protocol analyzers systems

+ Basic knowledge of cable plant design & implementation

+ Knowledge of Citrix application load balancing, QoS, VoIP solutions

+ Advanced knowledge of Cloud Networking

+ Advanced knowledge of high-availability technologies and techniques

+ Knowledge of network and system monitoring technologies ( SMNP , SolarWinds, etc.)

+ Knowledge of transmission mediums such as cloud-based Wi-Fi systems (Meraki), Transparent LAN Services ( TLS ), Private IP ( PIP ), fiber optics and microwave wireless communications

+ Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities

+ Excellent skills in documentation of systems and procedures

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology or other related field)

+ Active CCNP Certification

+ 8+ years direct hands on experience configuring, deploying, maintaining, and testing Cisco IOS , Cisco NXOS based routers and switches and Cisco ISE Experience in enterprise network operations, project applications, and project management

+ Hands-on experience with network routing protocols like EIGRP , BGP & OSPF ; and switching technologies like Spanning Tree, EtherChannel, Port Security, and 802.1X, etc.

+ Experience in system monitoring technologies i.e. SNMP (i.e. SolarWinds, etc.) to proactively monitor infrastructure environments

+ Experience with DNS Server (Infoblox )

+ Experience with application Citrix load-balancing and Citrix Global Server Load Balancing ( GSLB )

OR

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ Active CCNP Certification

+ 12+ years direct hands on experience configuring, deploying, maintaining, and testing Cisco IOS , Cisco NXOS based routers and switches and Cisco ISE Experience in enterprise network operations, project applications, and project management

+ Hands-on experience with network routing protocols like EIGRP , BGP & OSPF ; and switching technologies like Spanning Tree, EtherChannel, Port Security, and 802.1X, etc.

+ Experience in system monitoring technologies i.e. SNMP (i.e. SolarWinds, etc.) to proactively monitor infrastructure environments

+ Experience with application Citrix load-balancing and Citrix Global Server Load Balancing ( GSLB )

Additional Requirements

+ Checkpoint Certification or CCNP (Security)

+ Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer

+ The primary work shift is Monday through Friday during normal business hours; however, employee(s) must be available, as required, to work as needed on a 24-hour on-call basis, odd and irregular hours and various shifts

Preferences

+ Hands-on familiarity with following CheckPoint /Cisco Firewall, InfoBlox DNS / DHCP appliances and SolarWinds Orion

+ Experience with Software Defined Networking solutions (i.e. VMware NSX ), NAC solutions (i.e. Cisco ISE )

+ Experience with VPN

Salary$121,724 - $207,259

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date11/20/2025

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and with no restrictions (except eyeglasses/contact lenses)?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you have an active CCNP certification?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Please list your CCNP certification number.

(Open Ended Question)

+ Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Other Document