Network Engineer

Installs, maintains, and documents city-wide network infrastructure. As a member of the Technology Infrastructure Team, this individual provides the technical knowledge and support required to maintain the diverse network infrastructure maintained by I&P for all departments in city government., + Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots network operating systems.

• Performs all network related troubleshooting across multiple distributed sites, including tier 1, 2 & 3 network troubleshooting.

• Installs and configures networking equipment, including but not limited to, servers, routers, switches and cabling.

• Configures networking protocols to ensure proper communications in accordance to best practices.

• Ensures the security of City wide network, including, but not limited to Firewalls, VPN, Patching, and Incident Response.

• Develops, establishes, and maintains working relationships with management, staff, users, vendors and others.

• Develops procedures, operating guides and documentation.

• Assists with establishing and evaluating new technologies in the City with regards to industry, direction, and future.

• Provides backup to other engineers and technicians.

• Performs wireless site-surveys.

• Maintains records, both manually and by computer, and prepares accurate reports.

• Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.

• A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator’s License at the time of filing application or prior to appointment, which must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for accommodation on the basis of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service on an individual basis.

NOTE : The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver’s license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.

NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment must submit official transcripts verifying post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to hire.

Qualifying Requirements:

Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will receive notice of your eligibility status via email.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show four (4) years of full-time network experience, which includes: performing systems analysis, design, development, implementation, and/or programming. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)

• EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a Bachelor’s Degree from a fully accredited institution in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. A relevant certification, such as CCNA/CCNP/CCIE, CCSA/CCSE/CCSM, FCP/FCSS/FCX, PCNSA/PCNSE, PCSAE/PCDRA, obtained within the last 5 years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).

• EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above. The Total Qualifying Requirement is eight (8) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training)., + I possess a high school diploma or equivalent and at least eight (8) years of full-time network experience which includes: performing systems analysis, design, development, implementation and/or programming.

• I possess an unrelated associate’s degree and at least eight (8) years of full-time network experience which includes: performing systems analysis, design, development, implementation and/or programming.

• I possess a related associate’s degree and at least six (6) years of full-time network experience which includes: performing systems analysis, design, development, implementation and/or programming.

• I possess an unrelated bachelor’s degree and at least six (6) years of full-time network experience which includes: performing systems analysis, design, development, implementation and/or programming.

• I possess a related bachelor’s degree and at least four (4) years of full-time network experience which includes: performing systems analysis, design, development, implementation and/or programming.

• I possess a unrelated master’s degree and at least four (4) years of full-time network experience which includes: performing systems analysis, design, development, implementation and/or programming.

• I possess a related master’s degree and at least two (2) years of full-time network experience which includes: performing systems analysis, design, development, implementation and/or programming.

• I do not possess any of the minimum amounts of education/and or work experience listed above.

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Please briefly describe your network experience which includes: performing systems analysis, design, development, implementation and/or programming. If you do not possess this experience please type N/A., Do you possess a current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator’s License?

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Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Pension

• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation

• Personal Days

(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)

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The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A.

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Please select the one answer most closely describing your minimum professional work experience/education