Senior Network Engineer

The Information Technology Specialist II, under the direction of the Enterprise Network Operation Services Manager, serves as a Senior Network Engineer. The position’s duties and activities are performed primarily within the System Engineering technical domain. The incumbent provides technical services in support of DWR’s Business Network. The position is responsible for network design, installation, testing, monitoring, maintenance, and operations of all network components within the Department’s various Local Area Networks and Wide Area Network. In addition, the incumbent serves as a project technical lead on enterprise network projects, providing technical expertise and technical leadership. The incumbent is also responsible for providing critical IT network support and services in support of the Department’s programs, strategic goals, and business objectives. Incumbent must adhere to all Departmental IT Governance Standards and IT Policies set by the Department’s Manager of the Division of Technology Services.

In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The ideal candidate will possess: (1) In-depth expertise in routing and switching, Juniper knowledge is a plus; (2) Network topology and architecture knowledge; (3) Palo Alto Networks Firewalls experience; (4) experience with implementing and supporting disaster recovery solutions for business continuity; (5) Ability to manage projects independently and with a team; (6) skills to independently troubleshoot and provide support services; (7) ability to work with other infrastructure teams to resolve production breaks and engineer new solutions; (8) a history of preparing sustainable documentation; (9) strong organizational, analytical and deductive reasoning skills; (10) a passion for process improvement, problem solving and providing excellent customer service.

1. Describe in your own words your knowledge, skills and abilities in dealing with multitenancy and applying it to an infrastructure.
2. Describe your experience leading a technical team and working with your infrastructure peers in the implementation of a complex project. Include detailed example(s); describe the platform(s) and your role, including the time-period and Department.
3. Describe your methodology in learning a new technology and becoming a subject matter expert in that area.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.