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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Technology Senior Network Engineer-IT - **Company:** Escambia County - **Location:** Pensacola, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $99,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** IEEE 802.1Q, Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Ethernet, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, EtherChannel, Trunking, Hot Standby Router Protocol, Networking Hardware, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Network Layer, Multicasting, Network Architecture, Networking Cables, Network Planning and Design, Network Installation Services, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Simple Network Management Protocols, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Network Routers, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Transport Layer Security, Information Technology, TACACS+ Protocol, Cisco - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=72cfe6414f93a23b ## About the Role Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or related field and five years of experience in infrastructure/network environments including network design, implementation, administration, and support; or a combination of experience and education equivalent to these requirements. Licenses and Certifications: Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence Preferred Qualification Requirements: Cisco/Aruba certifications (CCNP or equivalent) Experience working in a regulated network environment, including change management processes, documentation requirements, and standardized procedures Experience working with common networking features and protocols such as: spanning tree, ARP, CDP, EIGRP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, VTP, Etherchannel, 802.1Q trunking, MLS, HSRP, QoS, multicast, 802.11, IPsec, RADIUS/TACACS+, SNMP, and MPLS services Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs): comprehensive knowledge of LAN, WAN, and Datacenter technologies on an enterprise level knowledge of TCP/IP, Ethernet, Network cabling, layer 2 and layer 3 switching, the OSI Model, MPLS and Metro-ethernet, VPN and SSL technology knowledge of network management diagraming and troubleshooting knowledge of enterprise switch as well as router and wireless networks leadership and people management skills written and verbal communications skills organizational skills customer service skills support and mentor staff work under pressure and meet deadlines be flexible with working schedules, including shift and out of hours working maintain confidentiality make decisions and take responsibility for actions demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks ability to setup, configure, upgrade, manage, and troubleshoot establish and maintain effective relationship with public officials, department heads, employees and the general public ## Description This class will lead the Network team and be responsible for designing, installing, and troubleshooting network systems, including wireless, to meet the functional objectives of the Escambia County Commissioners (BCC). The incumbent in this position will be involved with the configuration and maintenance of physical and logical network components as well as designing the network architecture/infrastructure and LAN/WAN/wireless solutions. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Supervises staff by prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff are trained, ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures, maintaining a healthy and safe working environment, and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations Designs, configures, and manages network devices from Cisco, Aruba, F5 Networks and Infoblox DNS/DHCP/IPAM appliances Plans the network implementation by determining physical and logical layouts as well as evaluating new products and services Installs, configures, and maintains network infrastructure at sites across Escambia County Meets end user needs by ensuring the uptime, performance, resource availability, and security of the networks managed within established budgets and operational guidelines Determines and diagrams physical layouts which illustrate the physical location of and the connections between devices on the network Utilizes change management processes to ensure projects do not duplicate functionality or diverge from each other and business and IT strategies Assesses network vulnerabilities and makes recommendations regarding standard configurations, documentation, management of change, performance and security Enforces necessary requirements to meet network monitoring applications and responds to resulting alerts Installs, maintains, and supervises network monitoring applications and responds to resulting alerts Identifies performance or fault anomalies Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned, During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situations and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. Physical Requirements: Positions in this class typically require sitting, standing, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity as well as repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Sedentary work involves sitting frequently during the day. 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