What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer II position at Cobb County Government?
Cobb County Information Services is actively seeking an experienced Network Engineer II to design, install and maintain computer, data, communications, security infrastructure or other networks for County departments and systems.
The Information Services Department provides central IT support for all County departments. This includes business application support, implementation, and upgrades to all existing large, enterprise-class business systems and technology infrastructure. A project is being finalized to create an integrated cyber threat defense program. The project consists of overlapping security technologies working together to secure the county’s network, from its 5000 endpoints to the network core. 30 million dollars in Special Purpose Local Option Sales Taxes (SPLOST) funding has been allocated for technology modernization and infrastructure upgrades.
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Full-time employees of Cobb County Government are offered a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that may include, but is not limited to the following:
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Paid Vacation Leave
13 days per year / 1 year of service
15 days per year / 5 years of service
20 days per year / 10 years of service
22 days per year / 15 years of service
25 days per year / 20 years of service
Holidays
12 paid holidays per year
Paid Sick Leave
Accumulates at 4.0 hours per biweekly
Paid Military Leave
Up to 18 days per year
Parental Leave Policy
Eligible full-time employees will receive six weeks paid time off to care for and bond with their newborn or newly adopted child.
Bereavement Leave Policy
Full-time employees will receive up to 3 days of bereavement leave with pay for up to 24 hours.
Designs, develops, and configures local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), communications networks and other networks and equipment: ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and rules; conducts site survey and workflow analysis to better utilize departmental resources; works with users to plan appropriate locations for network, and telephone equipment; determines facility modifications necessary to appropriately locate equipment; prepares user site plans for installations; and submits requests for necessary facility modifications such as cable routing, electrical outlets, cooling, and special requirements.
Installs, maintains, and repairs local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN), telephone networks and other information systems networks: utilizes current County technologies and a variety of procedures, protocols, and wireless communication bridges; utilizes the internet and downloads files, software patches and updates to correct file servers and nodes; assembles network hardware; establishes port connections for new equipment to network as needed;and installs and maintains LAN to LAN, WAN to WAN, and WAN to LAN and voice communications and connections.
Troubleshoots end-user problems: responds to initial on-site requests for assistance and resolves problems; performs troubleshooting analysis of servers, workstations and associated systems; resolves and documents network problems; escalates problem to vendors or other personnel as appropriate; ensures continual operations of customers' networks and equipment; and utilizes diagnostic tools and other resources as appropriate.
Monitors service levels of hardware, software, telephony and other network equipment: collects, analyzes and manages performance and capacity data; analyzes system use; identifies trends to prevent system disruptions and downtime; provides reports on average, peak, and guideline values for performance elements to track resource use; and determines necessary changes to hardware and/or software resources to enhance overall system operations; and makes appropriate recommendations.
Performs backups and virus protection and maintains firewalls: develops and installs data retrieval system for retrieval and emergency systems; manages user accounts, permissions, email, anti-virus, and anti-spam programs; controls access to the network; updates security programs and performs frequent changing of passwords; and installs security programs to prevent unauthorized access to privileged data and information.
May provide lead guidance, direction, and training to other Network Engineers: leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers; confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers; assists with complex/problem situations; provides technical expertise; and assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment.
Maintains an awareness of new applications, technologies, technical methods, trends, and advances in the profession: reviews professional publications, technical manuals, and websites to increase knowledge of network operations; and attends conferences, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field required; supplemented by three years of progressively responsible experience in network engineering; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
EEO Statement Cobb County is an equal opportunity employer. Cobb County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
The Information Services Department provides central IT support for all County departments. This includes business application support, implementation, and upgrades to all existing large, enterprise-class business systems and technology infrastructure. A project is being finalized to create an integrated cyber threat defense program. The project consists of overlapping security technologies working together to secure the county’s network, from its 5000 endpoints to the network core. 30 million dollars in Special Purpose Local Option Sales Taxes (SPLOST) funding has been allocated for technology modernization and infrastructure upgrades.
Click here to learn more about what's happening in the Information Services Department.
Full-time employees of Cobb County Government are offered a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that may include, but is not limited to the following:
Click here to view details of current employee benefits.
Paid Vacation Leave
13 days per year / 1 year of service
15 days per year / 5 years of service
20 days per year / 10 years of service
22 days per year / 15 years of service
25 days per year / 20 years of service
Holidays
12 paid holidays per year
Paid Sick Leave
Accumulates at 4.0 hours per biweekly
Paid Military Leave
Up to 18 days per year
Parental Leave Policy
Eligible full-time employees will receive six weeks paid time off to care for and bond with their newborn or newly adopted child.
Bereavement Leave Policy
Full-time employees will receive up to 3 days of bereavement leave with pay for up to 24 hours.
Designs, develops, and configures local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), communications networks and other networks and equipment: ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and rules; conducts site survey and workflow analysis to better utilize departmental resources; works with users to plan appropriate locations for network, and telephone equipment; determines facility modifications necessary to appropriately locate equipment; prepares user site plans for installations; and submits requests for necessary facility modifications such as cable routing, electrical outlets, cooling, and special requirements.
Installs, maintains, and repairs local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN), telephone networks and other information systems networks: utilizes current County technologies and a variety of procedures, protocols, and wireless communication bridges; utilizes the internet and downloads files, software patches and updates to correct file servers and nodes; assembles network hardware; establishes port connections for new equipment to network as needed;and installs and maintains LAN to LAN, WAN to WAN, and WAN to LAN and voice communications and connections.
Troubleshoots end-user problems: responds to initial on-site requests for assistance and resolves problems; performs troubleshooting analysis of servers, workstations and associated systems; resolves and documents network problems; escalates problem to vendors or other personnel as appropriate; ensures continual operations of customers' networks and equipment; and utilizes diagnostic tools and other resources as appropriate.
Monitors service levels of hardware, software, telephony and other network equipment: collects, analyzes and manages performance and capacity data; analyzes system use; identifies trends to prevent system disruptions and downtime; provides reports on average, peak, and guideline values for performance elements to track resource use; and determines necessary changes to hardware and/or software resources to enhance overall system operations; and makes appropriate recommendations.
Performs backups and virus protection and maintains firewalls: develops and installs data retrieval system for retrieval and emergency systems; manages user accounts, permissions, email, anti-virus, and anti-spam programs; controls access to the network; updates security programs and performs frequent changing of passwords; and installs security programs to prevent unauthorized access to privileged data and information.
May provide lead guidance, direction, and training to other Network Engineers: leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers; confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers; assists with complex/problem situations; provides technical expertise; and assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment.
Maintains an awareness of new applications, technologies, technical methods, trends, and advances in the profession: reviews professional publications, technical manuals, and websites to increase knowledge of network operations; and attends conferences, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field required; supplemented by three years of progressively responsible experience in network engineering; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
EEO Statement Cobb County is an equal opportunity employer. Cobb County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Salary : $63,814 - $105,294