Network Engineer I

Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a Network Engineer I who is passionate about Information Technology and making a difference.

The Network Engineer I is responsible for supporting and maintaining enterprise systems in the data center environment (both physical and virtual), working with staff and stakeholders to develop technology strategies that address current and future needs, and advise management of risks to the Town. This position analyzes, designs, installs, configures, and maintains the Town’s network, including, but not limited to: routers, switches, firewalls, IPS/IDS equipment, VPN, and wireless equipment.



Essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Architect, install, and support connectivity for the Town’s LAN/WAN network resolving complex problems to minimize customer impact;
• Manage implementation of enterprise networking systems and attend project meetings to define the equipment needed;
• Provide advanced technical support to other team members for better service delivery;
• Decide and make recommendations as needed;
• Manage and monitor system alerts and network performance to gather data for trends and reporting;
• Manage and maintain network security systems to prevent unauthorized access to resources within the Town network;
• Add, remove, or change configurations to provide appropriate authorization and connectivity through ACLs, VPN, and NATs;
• Architect, manage, and support backup solutions scheduling and frequency to maintain highly available systems and application uptime;
• Other duties as assigned.

 At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do!  In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following:

Candidates for the Network Engineer I position must possess:
 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management, Information Systems, or closely related field. However, a non-technical degree can be acceptable if complemented with the appropriate certifications and/or experience;
• Three years of experience in the Information Technology industry;
• Two years of Enterprise Network Design and Administration, including Firewall Security;
• Must be able to pass a Police background check;
• Valid Arizona Driver License;
• Must participate in on-call rotation;
• CISCO CCNA preferred;
• CompTIA Network preferred.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Exempt – ineligible for overtime compensation.

This department is currently working in a hybrid environment, with partial remote work. Modified work privileges are approved at the sole discretion of the department director; as such, the department reserves the right to modify or discontinue modified work arrangements at any point.

Regardless of work location (Remote, On-Site, or Hybrid) Town of Gilbert employees are required to reside in the state of Arizona by hire date.

We are looking for someone self-motivated, a champion of our values and ethics, as well as someone who is always looking to make things better. A high level of customer service and focus on the customer experience is needed for this position. Excellent communication skills are needed including written, oral, and presentation. This includes interactions with all levels of the organization.
 
The ideal candidate for this position has a knowledge of the following areas:

• Information Technology security best practices and procedures for safeguarding systems/data, including Disaster Recovery;
• Firewall Security Administration, Routing, Switching, VLANs, and ISP connectivity.

 
This job is right for you if you have skill in the following areas: 

• Enterprise LAN/WAN architecture and design
• Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevent Systems, and Firewall configuration
• Navigating through enterprise-level ITSM ticketing systems

In addition to a competitive salary, Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more.
 

Join Team Gilbert and make an income while making an impact!  If you are looking for an opportunity to make a visible contribution to our community and get excited about doing interesting work that matters, then why not click that "Apply" button at the top there? We can't think of a better place to put your talents to work.
 
Let's get this adventure started!
 
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $86,282 - $129,424