Network Architect

The Network Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the City of Pittsburgh’s network. They are responsible for ensuring that the network meets the organization's current and future needs, including security, reliability, performance, and scalability. The Network Architect creates documentation throughout the design and deployment process as a reference for future network enhancements or maintenance. After deployment, they also may manage the networks and troubleshoot any issues that arise. They analyze data traffic and system performance to determine future upgrades. This position receives supervision and management from the Senior Manager IT Infrastructure.

Department:  Innovation and Performance
Salary:  $91,021 per year.
Posting Type: Announcement.
Union:  None, this is a non-union position.
Civil Service Classification:  Non-Competitive.General Application Requirements:
You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
• Applicants must be or become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment. 
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• A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License at the time of filing application or prior to appointment, which must be maintained throughout employment.  Written requests for accommodation on the basis of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service on an individual basis.

NOTE:  The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions.  The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments.  Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).
 
NOTE:  Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh.  Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh.

Qualifying Requirements:
Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position.  You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show three (3) years of full-time Network Engineer experience which includes: performing systems maintenance, implementation and support. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a Bachelor’s Degree from a fully accredited institution in Computer Science, Information Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Must have obtained one of the following technical certifications within the past 5 years. (CCNA, CCNE, CCNP, CCIE, CISSP). (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).
• EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is seven (7) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s).  You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position.  Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

• Written: None required for this position.
• Performance: None required for this position.
• Medical: None required for this position.

• Designs: Develop network architecture designs that align with the organization's goals and industry best practices
• Implements: Implement the network architecture
• Maintains: Maintain the network infrastructure
• Provides technical leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to network engineers and other infrastructure staff
• Ensures compliance: Ensure that the network infrastructure complies with industry standards and best practices
• Collaborates: Collaborate with other IT professionals to integrate network components, troubleshoot issues, and optimize network performance
• Documents: Create and maintain network architecture diagrams and other documentation.

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Salary : $91,021