Structured Cabling Designer (Network and Telecom Engineer III)

• Leads and coaches others on the installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of complex networks, telecom, infrastructure across multiple enterprise systems and platforms.
• Develops internal and external interface compatibility of the network, messaging, telecom and multiple enterprise subsystems.
• Performs scripting by using a tool or combination of tools to automate a task or a series of tasks and understands impact across multiple enterprise systems and platforms.
• Designs, develops, and complies with Service Level Agreements and Operational Level Agreements.
• Designs and documents new or modified network, messaging, telecom and/or test activities/results, installation instructions and other areas such as error handling, across multiple enterprise systems and platforms.
• Collaborates with developers and is responsible for monitoring and oversight of development operations.
• Defines and oversees technology to implement automation and orchestration.
• Sets standards and expectations of requirements gathering relative to network, messaging, or telecom systems and understands impact across multiple enterprise systems and platforms.
• Leads the technical evaluation and selection process for improving network performance by overseeing and participating in gap analysis studies, identifying feasible alternative solutions, recommending and/or approving the scope of modifications, and validating metrics and key performance indicators.
• Manages site acquisition activities related to network infrastructure installations.
• Leads short- and long-term planning efforts with management across multiple enterprise systems and platforms.
• May lead in the development and testing of capacity planning models and load-balancing and redundancy solutions using a variety of techniques to
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Seven (7) years of relevant networking experience.
• Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.

• Five (5) years’ experience in structured cabling.
• Knowledge of industry standards and codes (BICSI, NEC, EIA/TIA, NFPA).
• Two (2) years’ project management experience.
• Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks.  If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

• Knowledge of development, security, & operations principles and methods
• Knowledge of network security concepts, firewalls, and load balancers
• Knowledge of the practical application of role-specific engineering and technology
• Skill in utilizing a broad range of network system monitoring and management tools
• Skill in applying a broad range of telecom & radio principles
• Skill in working in an agile environment
• Skill in successfully communicating with people at all levels
• Skill in leading teams
• Ability to use sophisticated test equipment
• Ability to provide demonstrations and presentations to both individuals and small groups
• Ability to create both technical and non-technical end-user documentation
• Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations
• Ability to work primarily in an office environment

Salary : $94,701 - $144,525