What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR TECHNOLOGY NETWORK ENGINEER position at Washoe County, NV?

Salary : $97,406.40 - $126,630.40 Annually

Location : Reno, NV

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 60015838 (02 / 2025)

Department : Technology Services

Opening Date : 02 / 26 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 12 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Position Information

Under general supervision, designs, plans, organizes and oversees the implementation of wired and wireless network, public safety radio, cybersecurity and electronic and physical security systems for the County; and performs related work as required.

This is an Open Competitive / Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancies in the Washoe County Technology Services department. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of experience in computer and / or network support, cybersecurity, electronic security systems or public safety radio system support, including one year of full-time experience in communications infrastructure, design and planning AND a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering, computer science, networking, computer systems, cybersecurity or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

License Or Certificate

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
Positions within this classification assigned to the Cybersecurity team require a Certified Ethical Hacker certification within one year from the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
Positions within this classification assigned to the infrastructure support team within the Enterprise Infrastructure Division will require certification from the County's standard wiring vendor on the design, installation and support of their wiring products within one year from the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
Positions within this classification assigned to the Washoe County Regional Communication System (WCRCS) must possess an FCC General Radio Operators License (GROL) within one year of the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

Please note this recruitment will be used for future vacancies in any of the below areas within Technology Services.

The Senior Network Engineer (Physical Electronics and Security) within the Customer and Enterprise Services team will work independently and under the supervision of the Enterprise Support Technology Coordinator to support and maintain Washoe County's Physical and Electronics Security environment. The position is responsible for the planning, implementation, maintenance, programming, monitoring, and troubleshooting of access control systems, camera systems, switches, NVR appliances, and panic alarms.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Expertise in managing NVR, camera, access control, and other physical and electronic security programs.

Professionalism, emotional intelligence, and a strong work ethic.

Experience with regulatory compliance such as CJIS, HIPAA, PCI, CIS, and CISA.

Hands-on experience with incident response, threat management, and security operations.

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, projects, and work requests.

Knowledge of authentication protocols, vulnerability assessments, and cloud security.

Strong analytical skills for solving advanced technical problems independently and within teams.

Leadership and mentorship skills for guiding junior staff and collaborating with various teams.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience in managing projects, risk assessments, and compliance efforts.

The Senior Network Engineer (Cybersecurity) within the Customer and Enterprise Services team will work independently and under the supervision of the Infrastructure Technology Coordinator, to support and maintain Washoe County's Cybersecurity posture. The position is responsible for implementation, maintenance, programming, monitoring and troubleshooting of cyber-security systems including firewalls, network equipment, IDS / IPS, SSO and SAML.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Experience with regulatory compliance such as CJIS, HIPAA, PCI, CIS, and CISA.

The ability to organize and prioritize tasks, projects, and tickets.

Strong analytical skills for solving advanced problems independently and in teams.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Professionalism, emotional intelligence, and strong work ethic.

Expertise in secure enterprise infrastructure, cloud security, and Zero Trust models.

Hands-on experience with incident response, threat management, and security operations.

Knowledge of authentication protocols, vulnerability assessments, and cloud security.

Experience in managing security projects, risk assessments, and compliance efforts.

Leadership and mentorship skills for guiding junior staff and collaborating with various teams.

The Senior Network Engineer (Network) within the Customer and Enterprise Services team will work independently and under the supervision of the Infrastructure Technology Coordinator, to support and maintain Washoe County's infrastructure network posture. The position is responsible for implementation, maintenance, programming, monitoring and troubleshooting of network systems including switches, routers, firewalls, access points, and Cisco ISE.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Experience with CJIS, HIPAA, PCI, CIS, CISA, and similar regulatory compliance.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, projects, and tickets.

Skilled in analyzing and solving complex problems independently and in teams.

Proficient in both oral and written communication.

Demonstrates professionalism, emotional intelligence, and a strong work ethic.

Network Architecture & Design in enterprise network design, implementation, and troubleshooting.

Deep knowledge of protocols like BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS, and experience with Cisco equipment.

Knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation.

Experience with fiber optics, splicing, testing, and installation.

Leading large-scale network projects and managing vendors and stakeholders.

Leadership & mentorship experience mentoring junior staff and creating technical documentation.

Ability to work with various IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders to align network initiatives with business goals.

The Senior Network Engineer within the Washoe County Regional Communication System (WCRCS) will work independently and under the supervision of the Regional Communications Coordinator, to maintain Washoe County's regional public safety radio system. The position is responsible for implementation, maintenance, programming, monitoring and troubleshooting of wired and wireless systems including microwave, 700 & 800 MHz radio systems, and MPLS networks.

The Ideal Candidate Will

Have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Have experience with interdepartmental outreach.

Have the ability to troubleshoot various types of equipment and systems, including :

Land Mobile Radio system (familiarity with Harris EDACS system and / or P25 Phase 2 protocol)

Microwave radio equipment (Nokia MDR 8000 / 9000)

T1 / TDM circuits

Battery chargers and rectifiers

Security systems for communication shelters (cameras, access control systems, motion detectors)

MPLS Network (Nokia 7705 experience preferred)

Have the ability to install, troubleshoot, and manage P25 Radio System for Public Safety.

Have the ability to install and troubleshoot telecommunications system infrastructure.

Have the ability to work in extreme environments, including trips in snow cats and helicopters for site access on rare occasions; most winter trips are taken in Polaris with snow tracks.

Be willing to work in loud and hazardous conditions, such as generator rooms, on batteries and rectifier units, and near RF-operated equipment.

Have the ability to work on-call, overtime, and irregular hours as needed to support needs of public safety.

Be comfortable driving large vehicles in an off-road environment.

Conditions of Employment

The Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Supervisory covers the Senior Technology Network Engineer position.

Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective January 1, 2025, the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.

Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.

What Happens Next

1. After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications.

2. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will receive an email invitation to take the Professional Level online exam administered remotely; notices will be delivered within 1 week from the closing of the recruitment.

This exam link will tentatively be delivered via email the week of March 21, 2025 and qualified candidates will have a time limit to complete the exam, within 4 calendar days.

You will be notified if you are eligible to transfer an exam score within 1 week following the closing date of the recruitment.

The exam will evaluate your expertise, knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas :

Reading Comprehension

Written Communication

Analytical Ability

Business Math

Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills

Pursuant to the Washoe County Personnel Handbook, the Department of Human Resources does not administer an exam when there are less than 20 qualified candidates. Once the recruitment has closed, if there are less than 20 qualified candidates, the exam will be waived and all qualifying candidates will be placed on an unranked eligible list which will be referred to the hiring department. If the exam is scheduled to move forward and less than 20 candidates take the exam as determined by the Department of Human Resources, the exam will be waived. Only those candidates who took the exam or have a transfer score will be placed on an unranked eligible list which will be referred to the hiring department.

3. After the exam is completed, you will receive an additional email notifying you of the results. If you pass the examination, you will receive your score and rank. This rank will be used to determine which candidates will be interviewed by departments trying to fill a vacancy.

4. Hiring departments schedule interviews from a list of top scoring candidates. If your name is not sent to the hiring department, it will remain on the list for future opportunities as they become available.

5. Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and select :

Applications" to view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for, your submitted application for each recruitment, a copy of the job listing, and your applicant history for each recruitment.

Inbox" to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment

Account" to update your contact information. Please note to update your phone number on previously submitted applications you must contact careers@washoecounty.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process you can find additional information at the following link :

Questions : Alma Parel

aparel@washoecounty.gov

775-328-2090

Veteran Point

Eligible veterans who were honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces shall receive one (1) bonus point upon passing Open Competitive examinations only. In order to be given a bonus point, applicants must attach proof of Honorable Discharge (DD-214 with Classification of Discharge) to the Online Application at time of submission.

Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.

Nevada PERS Retirement - Washoe County pays 100% of the PERS contribution for each benefit eligible employee.

Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance - Washoe County contributes 100% of the premium for each employee. Washoe County also contributes 50% of the premium for dependent coverage. Note : New employees are automatically enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account. Washoe County contributes up to $2,500 annually (based on benefit effective date and coverage tier) into the employee's Health Savings Account (HSA). Newly hired employees become eligible for health benefits after 30 days of employment. Benefits Link -

Deferred Compensation plans available

12 Paid Holidays

Vacation Accrual (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)

Sick Leave (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)

Longevity Pay

Merit Increases - Full-time employees eligible to receive an annual merit increase of 5% until the position classification's maximum salary is reached.

Cost-of living adjustments - historical annual COLA increases for 2017-2024 have ranged from 2.5% - 5.0%

There are no Social Security deductions (although a 1.45% deduction for Medicare is required)

Nevada does not have state or local income tax

Human Resources evaluates your eligibility for the position by assessing the minimum qualifications based on the experience you describe in your application. A resume cannot be substituted for a complete application, and writing "See Attached Resume" is not acceptable. To be considered, you must thoroughly document your qualifying education and experience in the designated sections of the application, including : the "Education" section; the "Work Experience" section; and the "Certificates and Licenses" section (when applicable). For each job listed, provide a detailed and specific list of duties. These responsibilities will be carefully reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum requirements of the position. Applicants who do not clearly demonstrate they meet these qualifications or who submit a blank or incomplete application may not be considered for employment. Please certify you have read and understand the above statement.

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I am interested in the Senior Network Engineer within the Washoe County Regional Communication System (WCRCS).

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