- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, or any related field.
- Minimum of 8 years experience designing, deploying and operating medium or large-scale networks.
- Cisco CCNP certification is preferred
- Advanced knowledge of Cisco routers and Layer 2 / Layer 3 switches
- Advanced knowledge of Cisco and Fortinet firewalls and VPNs
- Familiarity with Cisco and Ubiquiti wireless systems
- Experience with Wi-Fi access point placement and radio frequency design
- Working knowledge of VMWare and SAN clustered environments
- Experience designing and managing interconnected remote sites utilizing MPLS / VPNs / Private Fiber / Site-to-Site Wireless.
- Working knowledge of physical infrastructure design including structured cabling and fiber-optic cabling.
- Possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring and managing local and wide area networks.
Examples of Duties
- Designs and implements new network solutions and improves the efficiency of current networks.
- Develops network operating standards, security policies, and procedures.
- Configures routers, switches, wireless access points, firewalls, and other equipment to maximize network efficiency and security.
- Manages citywide Security infrastructure. Participates in network security audits.
- Coordinates infrastructure installation and maintenance with various departments, vendors and outside agencies.
- Monitors capacity and network performance and pursues appropriate actions.
- Schedules and performs maintenance including upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning of production networks
- Provides internal support to departmental users.
The City of Springfield is committed to a diverse workforce as it enriches and strengthens how we advance our mission. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all individuals, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, and all the other characteristics that make us unique. Our goal is to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to work.
If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Human Resources Department at least 1 week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process.