Senior Network Engineer & Inventory Manager

Serve as an escalation point for complex enterprise network issues.

Design, implement, and support enterprise LAN/WAN, datacenter, backbone, and network security infrastructure.

Lead system upgrades, expansions, and improvements aligned with County standards and industry best practices.

Perform advanced engineering with Cisco routers, switches, wireless, and optical technologies.

Create, review, and maintain engineering diagrams, documentation, specifications, and standards.

Analyze network performance and recommend improvements.

Coordinate with vendors for escalations and engineering support.

Support change management processes, including testing and validation.

Provide datacenter support (rack planning, power audits, cabling standards).

Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and controls.

Provide technical leadership to project teams and operations groups.

Manage full hardware lifecycle: forecasting, procurement, receiving, asset tagging, documentation, and tracking.

Maintain accurate inventory and lifecycle records, including configurations, warranties, and metadata.

Coordinate procurement and renewals with vendors and KCIT business operations.

Support maintenance agreements, licensing, and contract obligations.

Lead equipment staging, returns, and warehouse coordination.

Contribute to long-term capital planning and hardware refresh strategies.

Five years of progressively responsible enterprise network engineering experience.

Five years supporting enterprise LAN/WAN environments.

Four years with Cisco routing and switching.

Three years in hardware lifecycle and configuration management.

Two years in vendor coordination, renewals, asset management, or procurement.

Experience reading engineering diagrams and specifications.

Experience with modern monitoring/configuration tools (SolarWinds, DNAC, ThousandEyes).

Experience providing Tier 3 or senior-level escalation support. * Desirable: CCIE, Microsoft, Data Center, or Cybersecurity certifications

Strongly preferred: CCNP Enterprise