Tarrant County

The position will also manage the licensed microwave links that exist in the Tarrant County WAN.. Install, configure, and manages the authentication software (RADIUS) for VPN and WiFi networks.. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification or higher professional certificate required or obtained within 12-month period of start date.. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification preferred.. Incumbent must hold a valid Driver’s License or State Issued ID card.

lead network engineer

LEAD NETWORK ENGINEER (Data) An Equal Opportunity EmployerSalary: $3,724.90 - $4,097.39 Biweekly$96,847.40 - $106,532.14 AnnuallyClosing: 3/30/24 11:59pm THE POSITION: This position will design, install, and manage the Access, Distribution, and Core layers of the Tarrant County Network infrastructure. Design fault tolerance and high availability into the County network. Engineer Quality of Service (QoS) policies into the County’s converged network of voice, video, and data. This position will manage the connectivity for the Wide Area Network (WAN). The position will design, install, and manage connections between the County’s network and partner agencies. The position will manage the County’s connections to the Internet. The position will implement, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, secure, and monitor, the network environment within the County. POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME AFTER A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED This position is with the award-winning Information Technology Department. Tarrant County Information Technology Department Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits. For more information, please click on the link below:http://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/human-resources/employee-benefits.html ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: <ol><li>Install, configure and maintain Access layer Ethernet switches for the Local Area Networks (LANs) in the downtown campus and remote locations. Designs and implements fault-tolerant star topologies for the LANs. Use Virtual LAN (VLAN) technologies to make the most efficient use of available network ports.</li><li>Install, configure, and maintain all Distribution and Core layer routers/switches at multiple County buildings and offices.</li><li>Manages route advertisement between all County routers via EIGRP and OSPF protocol.</li><li>Manages the leased Ethernet and fiber connectivity for the County Wide Area Network (WAN). The position will also manage the licensed microwave links that exist in the Tarrant County WAN.</li><li>Design, implement, and manages all County WiFi networks (802.11x).</li><li>Install, configure and manage the County network layer firewalls.</li><li>Install, configure, and manages remote access into the County network using Virtual Private Network (VPN) technologies.</li><li>Install, configure, and manages the authentication software (RADIUS) for VPN and WiFi networks.</li><li>Install, configure and maintain network management software to proactively monitor all layer two (2) and layer three (3) network devices.</li><li>When requested, assist other County IT personnel in trouble-shooting application performance issues and errors. This is usually done by performing a packet trace and analyzing the output.</li><li>Provides research and development of new products related to improving network availability, performance, and mobility. Test new technologies and develop County standards for network equipment and protocols. Seeks approval, of these proposed standards from the Tarrant County IT Technical Committee.</li><li>Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the IT Department as assigned or required.</li></ol> MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: NOTE: You must fill out the work history and education sections of application to show you have years of experience/education as required by hiring department or be disqualified. <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree majoring in Information Technology related field plus four (4) full-time years' experience in Layer 2 or Layer 3 Network Infrastructure.</li></ul>~OR~ <ul><li>Associate’s degree majoring in Information Technology related field plus six (6) full-time years' experience in Layer 2 or Layer 3 Network Infrastructure.</li></ul>~OR~ <ul><li>High School or GED plus eight (8) full-time years' experience in Layer 2 or Layer 3 Network Infrastructure.</li></ul> <ul><li>Hands on advanced working knowledge of the information technology tools and environments currently in use and/or planned for use in the near future for support of County networks. </li><li>Work independently or as part of a team.</li><li>Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification or higher professional certificate required or obtained within 12-month period of start date.</li><li>Security+ required or obtained within one (1) year of accepting position.</li><li>Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification preferred.</li><li>Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification preferred.</li><li> Advanced oral/written communications skills, strong analytical and organization skills, ability to solve problems accurately, completely and quickly if necessary, ability to coordinate various activities simultaneously, make decisions and work without direct supervision, participate in and/or manage multiple projects concurrently without loss of quality on any project. </li><li>Driving may be required. Must have a valid and current driver’s license.</li></ul> If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment at new hire processing.Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications since the age of seventeen (17) and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually. Incumbent must hold a valid Driver’s License or State Issued ID card. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications since the age of seventeen (17) and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually. Incumbent must hold a valid Driver’s License or State Issued ID card.

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