Network Engineer II - Information Technology

Major Functions

The County of Volusia is seeking a Network Engineer II for the Information Technology division. This position will be located in DeLand Florida, and will be progressively responsible for technical and professional work analyzing, developing, implementing, maintaining, and securing enterprise voice and data networks, as well as, managing projects and mentoring other Network Engineers.

• Makes recommendations regarding firewall security design and configuration.
• Researches and learns how to configure and manage hardware and software.
• Engages in self-directed learning through sources such as manuals, blogs, vendor articles, web-based classes, etc.
• Participates in needs assessments, determines requirements and designs efficient solutions for networking and communications issues, to include cost projections.
• Determines potential impact of planned changes; identifies preparatory work that must take place before planned installs.
• Designs, implements, and maintains network access for users and systems, including virtual private network (VPN) access.
• Affords assistance with the development of computer security procedures.
• Leads or assists in the analysis of cyber-security incidents and participates as a principal member of the incident response team.
• Responds to and provides remediation of cyber-security incidents; ensuring that appropriate actions are taken.
• Makes recommendations to management for mitigating vulnerabilities.
• Researches potential solutions for new functional requirements and replacement of end-of-life equipment.
• Compares variables such as cost, complexity, and time lines.
• Provides backup support for LAN/WAN Coordinator.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Illustrative Duties

(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

• Makes recommendations regarding firewall security design and configuration.
• Researches and learns how to configure and manage hardware and software.
• Engages in self-directed learning through sources such as manuals, blogs, vendor articles, web-based classes, etc.
• Participates in needs assessments, determines requirements and designs efficient solutions for networking and communications issues, to include cost projections.
• Determines potential impact of planned changes; identifies preparatory work that must take place before planned installs.
• Designs, implements, and maintains network access for users and systems, including virtual private network (VPN) access.
• Affords assistance with the development of computer security procedures.
• Leads or assists in the analysis of cyber-security incidents and participates as a principal member of the incident response team.
• Responds to and provides remediation of cyber-security incidents; ensuring that appropriate actions are taken.
• Makes recommendations to management for mitigating vulnerabilities.
• Researches potential solutions for new functional requirements and replacement of end-of-life equipment.
• Compares variables such as cost, complexity, and time lines.
• Provides backup support for LAN/WAN Coordinator.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field; and two (2) years of responsible experience performing the duties of a Network Engineer, or in a related field.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of appointment and maintain thereafter.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• All knowledge, skills, and abilities for a Network Engineer I, plus the following:
• Knowledge of network security technologies and best practices, including virtual private networks (VPNs), encryption, deep packet inspection (DPI), and Zero Trust framework.
• Knowledge of technical, legal, and regulatory frameworks for enforcing system security.
• Skilled in the design and implementation of virtual private networks (VPNs).
• Skilled in monitoring and maintaining all levels of network security, both internally and externally.
• Skilled in installing and performing initial configuration of Cisco routers and switches without supervision.
• Skilled in troubleshooting failures and errors in Cisco routers and switches with little to no supervision.
• Skilled in troubleshooting remote site Cisco firewalls with little to no supervision.
• Skilled in installing and performing initial configuration of Cisco firewalls without supervision.
• Skilled in programming router, switch, and firewall access control lists without supervision.
• Skilled in diagnosing and correcting voice/data network convergence and quality of service issues.
• Skilled in diagnosing and correcting static and dynamic IP routing issues.
• Skilled in accurately identifying circuit and network equipment performance problems and errors using network management systems and tools.
• Skilled in organizing work on multiple tasks, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Skilled in thinking logically and showing attention to detail.
• Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skilled in working under stressful conditions.

Physical Demands

• Ability to see, hear, talk, reach.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Finger dexterity.
• Visual acuity (depth perception, peripheral vision) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle.

Environmental Demands

• Inside and occasional outside work.

Mental Demands

• Ability to read and comprehend technical and professional writing; including journals, instructions, layouts, schematics, memos, letters, procedures, and safety instructions.
• Ability to write reports, critiques, memos, letters, instructions and procedures.
• Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely.
• Ability to perform general mathematical functions.
• Ability to analyze data and develop conclusions.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems.
• Ability to think logically and show attention to detail.

We Offer

• A competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• HEALTH INSURANCE
• MEDICAL
• DENTAL
• VISION
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
• RETIREMENT
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
• Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)
• SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• PAID TIME OFF
• Personal Leave
• Holidays
• Bereavement
• Military
• HOLIDAYS
• The County Of Volusia Observes The Following Holidays Annually
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving (and day after)
• Christmas

Additional Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
• Computer Purchase Program
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.

Required Questions

• I have read and understand the above statement.
• Do you have a valid Florida driver's license?
• If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time of hire if selected for the position?
• Are you willing to work later or come in early in order to meet deadlines and job responsibilities?
• Are you willing to be on-call and respond to work requirements after hours and on weekends?
• Are you willing to assist other staff within and outside the Information Technology Division in their duties and to complete special projects as necessary?
• Are you willing to work extended hours during emergency and nonemergency situations, as necessary, at the Volusia County Emergency Operations Center?
• Are you willing to demonstrate basic technical skills during your interview?
• Please list any Cisco or Microsoft formal certifications that you currently have or have had.
• Using Microsoft Visio, PowerPoint, or Excel to create complex network diagrams.
• Exercising critical thinking and problem solving.
• Configuring and administering SolarWinds network management toolsets to include Engineer's Toolkit and Orion NPM (or similar toolset).
• Configuring and administering Cisco or other routers in an enterprise environment.
• Configuring and administering Cisco or other switches in an enterprise environment.
• Configuring and administering Cisco or other firewalls in an enterprise environment.
• Configuring and administering routing protocols in an enterprise environment.
• Configuring and administering Spanning Tree Protocol on Cisco switches in an enterprise environment.
• Physically installing network hardware.
• Working in a data center environment.
• Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia?
• If you answered "Yes", please indicate when, position title, and department/division. If you answered "No" please indicate N/A.
• Where did you hear about this position?
• If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source. Otherwise please indicate N/A.