NetworkTelecommunications Analyst III
NetworkTelecommunications Analyst III
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Job Description
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This position works as a part of our Technology Infrastructure Divisions (TID) Enterprise Network Architecture and Engineering team. The county wide enterprise network is a large complex metropolitan (MAN) and wide area network (WAN) secure network infrastructure with two geodiverse high available hyperconverged datacenters servicing 230 Fairfax County locations.
This role is pivotal in designing maintaining and optimizing our enterprise network infrastructure while addressing complex technical issues escalated from Tier 1 and Tier 2 support teams. As a Tier 3 Network Engineer you will ensure high levels of network availability and reliability by applying advanced troubleshooting skills a deep understanding of networking technologies and strategic collaboration with crossfunctional teams.
Duties and Responsibilities
All duties are performed in accordance with DIT standards policies Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and maintenance windows.- Network Architecture and Design:Collaborate with the Enterprise Network Architecture team to design and implement scalable and secure network solutions including LAN WAN and wireless infrastructures aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices. Evaluate test and recommend new technologies solutions and processes to enhance network performance security and reliability.
- Network Support: Deliver advancedlevel support for network incidents problems and change requests escalated from Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams. Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues involving routers switches firewalls wireless devices and other network components. Perform comprehensive root cause analysis of network incidents and implement effective solutions to mitigate future occurrences.
- Advanced Troubleshooting: Analyze and resolve complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 network issues ensuring optimal network performance and minimal downtime.
- Infrastructure Management: Install patch configure secure and optimize routers switches firewalls and other network hardware to meet evolving business needs.
- Wireless Networking Expertise:Design configure and optimize 802.11x wireless networking environments to ensure robust connectivity and performance across all enterprise locations.
- Network Monitoring and Optimization: Utilize advanced network monitoring tools to analyze performance metrics identify bottlenecks and recommend or implement improvements.
- Documentation and Standards: Develop and maintain comprehensive network diagrams documentation and standard operating procedures to streamline network operations and knowledge sharing.
- Security and Compliance: Collaborate with security teams to implement network security best practices such as access controls encryption and intrusion detection/prevention systems ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Project Management: Lead or support networkrelated projects including infrastructure upgrades new implementations and technology migrations ensuring timely and successful delivery.
- CrossFunctional Collaboration: Partner with other IT teams stakeholders and vendors to address networking needs resolve escalated issues and drive continuous improvements in network performance.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education experience and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for Any combination experience and training equivalent to)
Possession of an associates degree in computer science electrical engineering electronics or a related field; plus four years network and/or telecommunications experience; or a bachelors degree in such fields; plus two years experience in network or telecommunications system design analysis installation and troubleshooting.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid drivers license.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Indepth knowledge and experience with most of the following: VLAN VRF OSPF BGP MPLS VPN STP DHCP Trunk and 802.11 standards. Including servicing MAN / WAN / LAN / SDWAN / and Wireless LAN architectures.
- Hands on experience with the major network equipment manufacturers routers switches and access points.
- Experience with SolarWinds Splunk Catalyst Center ISE Nexus Dashboard or equivalent systems.
- Automation experience with scripting languages such as Python or other.
- Datacenter Technology experience such as Leaf and Spine utilizing VxLAN in a multi datacenter environment.
- VM NSXT infrastructure using SDN technologies such as VDS T0 and T1 DFW and AVI (ALB) and Cloud networking.
- Indepth experience with IP Address Management (IPAM) systems such as InfoBlox.
- Experience with network incident management and related support practices.
- Indepth knowledge and experience with Layer 1 cable infrastructure: Ethernet (CAT6/6A); fiber optics; and patching panels within network closets.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written emphasizing superior customer service.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is equally performed in the field as well as in a normal office environment. Lifting (up to 50lbs) may be required. Ladder climbing may be required. Driving is required. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7 of residents speak a language other than English at home Spanish Asian/Pacific Islander IndoEuropean and others and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age marital status disability sexual orientation gender identity genetics political affiliation or military status in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce.Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY.EEO/AA/TTY.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
