Network Engineer - Central Office - Office of Technology and Information Services

Human Resources Office

102 S. Hickory Avenue Bel Air Maryland 21014

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

February 3 2025

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

NETWORK ENGINEER

Central Office Office of Technology and Information Services
Effective July 1 2025

The Network Engineer is responsible for maintaining the enterprises WAN/LAN/Wireless environment. This includes design implementation configuration coordination control maintenance troubleshooting security usage monitoring and the development of specialized procedures relating to the use of the network environment within the enterprise. The Network Engineer is responsible for the evaluation selection and implementation of new products or services comprehensive systems analysis and progressive support methodologies for all WAN/LAN/Wireless technologies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY

INCLUDE

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar related or logical assignment to the position.

Responsible for the design implementation and support of an expanding enterprise WAN/LAN/Wireless network infrastructure.

Provides leadership planning project management and advanced technical expertise regarding computer and network services for both local and wide area networks; serves as highlevel technical expert for computer/network systems endpoints and associated issues.

Provides proactive and reactive network management support and problem analysis for the enterprise WAN Wireless and remote LANs.

Performs router and network switching configuration support and problem analysis.

Conducts network performance tuning and optimization.

Maintains accurate records of all network documentation maintenance inventory and security measures associated with WAN/LAN/Wireless infrastructure

Responsible for the diagnosis notification repair and management reporting of network problems.

Analyzes client requirements and recommends appropriate hardware and software solutions to optimize work flow and efficiency.

Develops installation procedures methods and controls and recommends procurement for the improvement of the network infrastructure.

Maintains an advanced and current level of technical knowledge and skills involving network design architecture implementation and troubleshooting associated with WAN/LAN/Wireless technologies.

Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with all enterprise departments to optimize working relationships and communication.

Acts as the primary interface with equipment vendors and service providers for resolving problems.

Recognizes identifies and collaborates on potential areas where existing policies and procedures require change or where new ones need to be developed especially future network operations and expansion.

Collaborates with the Network Administrator(s) and Network Security Engineer(s) to ensure a secure environment and seamless operation with server components network applications and endpoints.

Performs other workrelated duties as assigned.

SALARY

This is a fulltime twelvemonth position. Salary range based on the FYAHCATSP (Grade D) Salary Schedule for NonCertificated Technical and Supervisory Salary: $92921 Maximum Earnings Potential $122607. Those who are entering or returning to employment with Harford County Public Schools will begin on Step 1.

Full salary schedules can be found at the bottom of the Current Vacancies webpage HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including individual and family medical vision dental life insurance retirement savings pension paid time off and more.

For a complete list of benefits please visit the Employment Benefits section of the Human Resources webpage: For more information on holidays and paid time off please refer to the Holidays and Leave Provisions sections of the AHCATSP Negotiated Agreement: FLSA: Exempt

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in computer science information systems or a related field preferred.

Two years of network support design and implementation experience with wide and local area networks within a large multiplesite LAN WAN and enterprise wireless environment. In the absence of a degree a minimum of 5 years of experience is required.

Network Certification and Security Certification preferred.

Ability to acquire and maintain low voltage certification for Harford County.

Experience with Cisco Juniper Extreme or Aruba network equipment required certifications preferred.

Knowledge of WAN/LAN/Wireless topologies and technologies router configuration traffic shaping security and load balancing.

Thorough understanding and experience with the OSI network model Ethernet TCP/IP PRI fiber optics and copper cabling.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job including maintaining accurate records pulling wire in crawl spaces and overhead from ladders and scaffolding loading and unloading equipment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Able to prioritize and multitask.

Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pound boxes when needed.

Must hold and maintain a valid class C drivers license to travel between HCPS sites.

HOW TO APPLY

Employment applications are accepted online only. To access the application visit the Employment Opportunities section of the HCPS website at . If you have questions or require assistance to complete the online employment application contact the Human Resources Office at.

DEADLINE

Online employment applications will be accepted for this vacancy until the position is successfully filled.

The Board of Education of Harford County is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants. We adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and do not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex (including pregnancy and related conditions sexual orientation and gender identity) religion disability age genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the Board of Education of Harford County prohibits discrimination based on sex race color national origin religion or any other protected characteristic in any program or activity it operates. The Board of Education of Harford County encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Inquiries or concerns about your rights related to Title IX can be directed to our Title IX Coordinator Dr. Eric Davis at 102 South Hickory Ave Bel Air MDor . Inquiries related to your rights under Title VI or Title VII can be directed to our Coordinator of Investigations Ms. Renee McGlothlin ator . Harford County Public Schools nondiscrimination policy can be accessed here: NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: (hcps) and found on the HCPS website under Board of Education Policies and Procedures. Harford County Public Schools nondiscrimination statement can be accessed here: NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: (hcps) and found on HCPS homepage.

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