What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer - IS Communications Specialist II - Limited Term position at County of San Mateo, CA?
Salary : $123,323.20 - $154,148.80 Annually
Location : County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type : Limited Term
Job Number : V281P
Department : Information Services Department
Opening Date : 02 / 12 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit : 35
Description
The Information Services Department seeks a qualified Network Engineer - IS Communication Specialist II.
This position is responsible for design, configuration, maintenance, and fault isolation of the County enterprise network including : network security, routing, switching, wireless LAN, WAN, VOIP, Virtual Private Networking, testing, and repairing network infrastructure. This individual may exercise technical and functional direction over lower-level staff and may also provide training on a project basis.
The ideal candidate for this position will have proficiency and experience with :
- Advanced network infrastructure engineering, configuration, installation, and maintenance methods and techniques.
- Management of L2 and L3 technologies and security including adjacency / convergence protocols and techniques (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP).
- IP traffic redistribution and route filtering.
- VPN setup and troubleshooting including IPSec and GRE.
- Application of ACL's and VLAN Configuration Management.
- Aruba Wireless managed environment including Clearpass, Airwave and Controller(s).
- Configuring and building an industry standard network monitoring and alert system (SolarWinds experience is desirable).
- Technical writing and diagraming skills for producing use case documentation and standard operating procedures
The ideal candidates will also have knowledge of :
The position will require the individual to participate in an on-call capacity after working hours.
This is a limited term, at-will position. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. Information for current County employees : Current and regular San Mateo County Employees who are interested in this assignment must submit application materials and compete in the selection process. If you are successful in the selection process and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and / or your department for options. Please note that there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor are your departments obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable.
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :
Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the functions of the job.
Qualifications
Education and Experience :
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :
Education : Completion of coursework and / or training in information systems, computer science, or related field.
Experience : IS Communications Specialist II : Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in providing technical support in the installation, maintenance, and repair of systems specific to network.
Licenses and Certifications :
Knowledge of :
Skill / Ability to :
Addition Qualifications at the IS Communications Specialist II Level :
Knowledge of :
Ability to :
Physical Demands
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various County sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift and carry materials and objects up to 50 pounds with the use of proper equipment and push and pull materials and objects up to 100 pounds with the use of proper equipment.
Environmental Elements
Employees work in an office environment with moderate levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff when providing telecommunications, communications, and network equipment and systems support.
Application / Examination
This is a limited term recruitment. Anyone may apply . A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. The Information Services Department will screen materials after the recruitment closes. The Information Services Department will contact qualified candidates directly for a departmental interview.
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be conducted virtually and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department by 11 : 59 p.m. PST on the final filing date.
Tentative Recruitment Schedule ~
Final Filing Date : Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 11 : 59 p.m. PST
Tentative Departmental Interviews : TBD About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
HR Contact : Arlene Cahill (IS Communications Specialist II- V281 )
Please visit for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.
Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.
NOTE : Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 may be subject to new Pension Reform retirement laws.
As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.
County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.
Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position and will weigh heavily in the selection process. Be concise and specific. Neatness, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions. I understand this important information.
Do you possess current CCNA and / or CCNP technical certification(s)? If so, please list any that may be relevant.
Describe your experience deploying, configuring administering, maintaining, and troubleshooting routers, switches and wireless over the last two (2) or more years. Please be detailed and complete in your response. If you have experience with Arista, Aruba, Palo Alto Networks (Firewalls)or SDWAN / SDN, please also describe that experience.
Describe your experience writing technical documents associated with standard operating procedures in support of complex technical systems or processes.
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Salary : $123,323 - $154,149
