Network Engineer Network Engineer

Salary Range: 101,337 – 133,353 annually 

Placement on range determined by relevant experience provided in application materials.

Full-time, exempt position plus full benefits package.

This is a continuous recruitment with first review of applications on July 22nd, 2024 

About this Opportunity 

The City of Hillsboro is looking for an experienced Network Engineer to join the City’s Information Technology Team. This position will be a key contributor responsible for designing and maintaining the enterprise network and the City’s emerging fiber to the premises network, HiLight. We are looking for a flexible and dynamic Engineer who will help architect and support one of the largest growing networks in the region. While the Technology Team works and communicates with great efficiency, they also like to have fun and are always up for a challenge. 

Our ideal candidate should have a minimum of 6 years of complex networking experience and be adept at managing priorities and collaborating with diverse teams. Great interpersonal skills and communication skills are essential for success in this role. In addition to these skills, here are some other key characteristics we are looking for: 

• Experience with large, complex distributed networks – core or multiple core environments
• Skill with advanced troubleshooting of copper and fiber networks
• Expertise in enterprise level network protocols including OSPF and BGP; and security enhanced switching and firewall platforms
• A high degree of self-motivation and a “get it done” mind set
• A sense of work ownership
• A desire to participate and learn new technology
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• A leadership mindset while working both independently and collaboratively across diverse teams

Here are some projects we would like your help with: 

• Continued expansion of HiLight – a high-speed fiber broadband internet service provided by the City of Hillsboro for the benefit of our community. It is an essential service to meet the needs of the city’s residents and businesses.
• Enterprise, Datacenter, and SCADA network upgrades.
• Wifi network upgrades.

General Statement of Duties 

The principal function of an employee in this class is to plan, design, develop, implement and support advanced networks with an emphasis on security, performance, high availability and network routing. Work includes a variety of network infrastructure components including, fiber, copper network cabling, and commercial network circuits. Often the initial response to an application, system, or related technical problem; troubleshoot performance issues; and execute updates, patches, etc. as assigned. Interfaces with Network Administrators to lead or assist with technical solutions. 

Acceptable Experience and Training 

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Services or a closely related field and six years of experience in network support, computer applications, and information security; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. 

Licensing/Certifications 

• Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record
• Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJSIS) Level 4 Certification (Must be able to obtain within first 3 months of hire)
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Certification
• Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation

Note: Please include any additional industry certifications relevant for Network Engineer position in your resume and application.

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Commitment to Equity 

Hiring a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve is essential to delivering exceptional City services and programs. The City of Hillsboro is committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees to thrive. We value, respect, and empower employees as unique individuals with authentic voices and diverse ideas. 

City of Hillsboro is proud to offer robust benefit packages to employees. Please check out our Salary and Benefits page for benefit guides for our non-represented full-time employees and part-time employees. Benefits may vary for positions identified in Police, Fire, and Library collective bargaining agreements, which can also be found on the Salary and Benefits page.

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