IT Network Engineer

Position Summary

• Perform switch and router configurations. 
• Perform wireless network design configuration and support.
• Traveling to remote sites to set configure or troubleshoot network problems.
• Resolving trouble tickets assigned to the Network group.
• 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.
• Attending meetings as required.
• Other related duties.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 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.
• Data Center EVPN experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience deemed acceptable by the Office of Innovation & Technology and Human Resources also considered.

Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Additional Information :

Salary cannot exceed $87494

Were interested in hiring the best possible candidate for the role. We recognize that experience education and qualifications can be attained in a variety of ways and that many skillsets are transferable. If you feel youre a good fit please dont hesitate to apply.

Please include:

• Resume
• A cover letter 

Please note: Applications will not be considered without a cover letter.

Did you know
We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer : 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities

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

*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 faqpchr @. For more information go to: Human Relations Website:
Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time