Network Engineer
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Job Description
This position will be responsible for the daily design and support of the Citys internal network extranets and internet circuits as well as the design/deployment of various network technologies at the Department of Prisons. In addition this position will provide support for strategic initiatives manage the system life cycle of network equipment and provide monthly traffic analysis of network metrics.
- Perform switch and router configurations.
- Perform firewall and site to site VPN configurations.
- Configure and maintain remote access VPN configurations.
- Working in remote sites (Philadelphia Department of Prisons facilities) to set configure or troubleshoot network problems.
- Resolving trouble tickets assigned to the Prisons Helpdesk categorized as networking
- Assist with Network security firewalls VPN devices and other perimeter devices.
- Installation and support of remote devices as needed.
- Monitoring alerts from various building probes.
- Cabling and connecting both copper and fiber equipment.
- WIFI design installation and support.
- Attending meetings as required.
- Other related duties.
Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Understanding of network security concepts including firewalls VPNs and proxy services
- Ability to interpret and submit firewall rule and proxy exception requests accurately
- Familiarity with access control lists (ACLs) NAT and common security best practices
- Basic understanding of network segmentation DMZs and perimeter security
- Ability to resolve network performance and connectivity issues
- Travel to remote sites to set configure or troubleshoot network problems
- Cable and connect both copper and fiber equipment
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Prioritize tasks
- Netscout hardware
- Network hardware configuration (Experience with Juniper is a plus)
- Networking and systems technologies
- Operating Systems Database messaging and other enterprise applications
- Project Management concepts
Qualifications :
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
- Three to Five years applicable work experience in IT with emphasis in networking.
- Experience managing and maintaining complex networking systems and hardware such as Juniper or Cisco.
- Network or systems certification preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience deemed acceptable by the Office of Innovation & Technology and Human Resources also considered.
Additional Information :
Salary Range: $64470 - $78792
Starting salary to be determined based on experience and qualifications.
All applications should include the following:
Cover Letter clarifying your interest and qualifications for the role.
Resume
We wont accept or review incomplete applications.
Work Setting: in-person (onsite)
Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:
We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation sick leave and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
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Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!
*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
Effective May 22 2023 vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses doctors emergency medical personnel) must be fully vaccinated.
The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race ethnicity color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status source of income familial status genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at or send an email to
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
