Senior Network Engineer - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Senior Network Engineer - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
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INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
1.0 FTE on a 260 day work calendar
Location: Albany OR
Competitive salary and benefits package
Start date: July 1 2025
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SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER - Technology & Information Services
Classification: Classified - 260 day calendar
Reports to: Senior Director of Network and Systems
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the design implementation and optimization of the organizations network infrastructure. This position ensures that network systems are secure efficient and scalable supporting the organizations operational needs. The Senior Network Engineer will lead efforts to upgrade and manage network systems troubleshoot complex network issues and collaborate with IT teams to integrate solutions that improve overall performance and security.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
2. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or similar certifications are preferred.
3. Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering or network operations.
4. Proven experience with large-scale network infrastructures including routers switches firewalls and VPNs.
5. Experience in network security performance optimization and troubleshooting complex network
6. Strong understanding of networking protocols (e.g. TCP/IP DNS DHCP BGP OSPF) and network design principles.
7. Expertise in network security including VPNs firewalls intrusion detection/prevention and secure network access.
8. Proficient with network management tools for monitoring troubleshooting and optimizing network performance.
9. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve network issues quickly and effectively.
10. Strong communication skills for interacting with cross-functional teams and providing technical support to non-technical stakeholders.
11. Such alternatives to certain above qualifications may apply as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent and/or Board of Directors.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This position has the following expectations and prerequisite abilities.
1. Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and understanding and commitment to anti-racists principles.
2. Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA FERPA and adherence to the competent and ethical educator practices.
3. Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including ORS OAR IDEA FOIA and CIPA.
4. Exceptional prioritization of tasks timely completion of work assignments ability to take the initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
5. Demonstrates respectful flexible and effective teambuilding skills of cooperation communication and active participation.
6. Present self and LBL in a professional manner including: in oral and written communication professional disposition when working with others and maintaining professional dress standards.
7. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives find requested data and present in user-friendly formats for internal and public distribution.
8. Maintain regular attendance at work. Be punctual in meeting deadlines attending meetings and following schedules.
9. Utilize teleservice platform to provide services to educators students and district staff as directed.
10. Ability to lift carry or transport up to 40 pounds.
11. Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a vehicle or work setting.
12. Provide own transportation to numerous settings within a flexible work schedule that may include evenings and occasional travel and overnight stays.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities skills and duties associated with this position. The supervisor of this position may modify this list at any time its deemed necessary.
1. Advanced Network Design & Implementation: Design configure and implement secure scalable and high-performance network infrastructure to support current and future organizational needs.
2. Infrastructure Optimization & Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance and continuous improvement of network performance reliability and scalability through proactive monitoring and regular upgrades.
3. Issue Resolution & Escalation Support: Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues serve as a point of escalation for junior engineers and ensure timely restoration of services.
4. Security & Compliance Oversight: Implement and maintain advanced network security measures. Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal policies related to access data protection and risk management.
5. Project Leadership: Lead or co-lead network infrastructure projects including new deployments migrations and system integrations ensuring projects meet performance and security expectations.
6. Collaboration & Cross-Team Support: Work with systems security and software teams to ensure integrated infrastructure services across the organization.
7. Monitoring & Reporting: Analyze network performance data and provide reports on trends usage and issues. Recommend improvements and long-term planning strategies.
8. Vendor & Tool Management: Evaluate implement and manage network tools and vendors ensuring tools meet organizational requirements and vendor support is effective.
9. Mentorship & Team Development: Provide guidance training and mentoring to Junior Network Engineers. Promote best practices and technical growth within the team.
10. Documentation & Standards Management: Maintain accurate documentation for network architecture configurations and procedures. Establish and refine standards for network support and deployment.
SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION
- Salary and benefit information shown are based on full-time employment (1.0 FTE) based on the current school year
- Placement on the Linn Benton Lincoln ESD Classified salary schedule will be commensurate with applicants qualifications relevant training and experience
- Linn Benton Lincoln ESD will provide an Insurance CAP to assist with health dental and vision insurance premiums
- Employer paid PERS holidays sick leave and personal days are also provided
- Employer paid Life Insurance 1 x annual salary
- Employer paid Basic AD&D and Long Term Disability
- May qualify for a Cell Phone/Data Stipend
Health Insurance
Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) provides insurance to school and education service district employees
- Includes medical dental vision & prescription insurance
- Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
- LBLESD contributes a monthly CAP/Pool to help offset insurance cost
- Health Savings Accounts for high deductible plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
Carriers offered are:
- Moda
- Kaiser
- Willamette Dental Group
Retirement
- PERS Public Employee Retirement System
- For more information visit:
- LBLESD pays the 6% employee contribution on behalf of each employee
Personal Leave
- Up to 24 hours
Sick Leave
- Up to 96 hours (prorated based on work calendars less than 260)
- Sick Leave Bank
- Employees may opt to donate one day of sick leave to become a member of the Sick Leave Bank
- Members may request leave from the sick leave bank in the event of a catastrophic illness or injury
Doctor Appointment Leave
- Up to 3 hours per month
Professional Development Opportunities
- LBLESD hosts a variety of training classes
- First Aid/CPR classes offered onsite
- Includes workshops and conferences
Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact Human Resources at for additional information and assistance.
Linn Benton Lincoln ESD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension as verification of eligibility. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their veterans disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Intern
