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SalaryThe Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) is seeking a Network Engineer II to maintain the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) infrastructure. The Traffic Operations Division is responsible for the operation of the City’s traffic control devices, active and passive fiber optic communications systems, DSL, and legacy, serial FSK twisted-pair copper communications systems, cellular network communications systems, CCTV cameras, pavement sensors, the City’s Transportation Management Center, the traffic signal management system, network servers and other related equipment. The key responsibility of the Network Engineer II is to keep the above systems operational as well as seek out, test, and implement new technology.
What You Should Bring
A mind for innovation, an appetite for challenge, and a drive for meaningful work. Experience in networking protocols, server maintenance, system integration and familiarity with fiber communications, various communications media, and technologies. Of equal importance are applied technical computer skills and database management and analytical capabilities for data processing. Have technical and intellectual approach skills to troubleshoot and securely maintain a variety of technically advanced equipment and systems. The ideal candidate is expected to identify potential problems, their causes and challenges and develop solutions, be forward thinking with the courage and ability to take risks to improve operations and incorporate new innovations. Excellent interpersonal skills are needed to work collaboratively with traffic signal technicians, transportation engineers, and developers. Effective written and oral communication skills needed for procuring equipment and services and compiling technical documentation.
The City is looking for a candidate that embraces the core values of the City: Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Continuous Improvement. The candidate should be open-minded and treat others with dignity, embrace diversity and welcome individual perspectives, backgrounds, and opinions, listen well, and always exhibit civility. The ideal candidate is accountable for decisions and actions and follows through on commitments and works well with others.
The Opportunity
Leadership
- Helps develop standards and recovery plans for a network environment including live database backup strategies, off-site storage, and failover mechanisms.
- Seeks to improve programmatic effectiveness by evaluating existing operations and proposes recommendations to improve efficiency.
- Manages multiple projects.
- Manages the traffic network infrastructure and security.
- Manages physical and Virtual Servers.
- Helps manage the ongoing operations of the Traffic Operation’s Division.
- Coordinates with other T&ES divisions and City Departments to align the goals of the Traffic Operation’s Division with other City programs.
- Represents the Division in dealings with various other City Departments, Utility companies, contractors, vendors and consultants.
- Upkeep of the traffic network in the Transportation management Center, at the traffic Signal maintenance shop and in the field.
- Database management and administration tasks.
- Expand and maintain the fiber optic, copper cable, cellular, and other communications systems.
- Expand and maintain the computer systems including servers, workstations, and standalone laptops.
- Expand and maintain the CCTV system.
- Expand and maintain the Traffic Network and other System documentation.
- Experimentation and learning to future-proof the various systems and equipment.
- Performs related work as required in indoor and outdoor environments.
T&ES is a community partner in shaping a livable, green, and prospering Alexandria. We plan, build, operate, and maintain transportation systems and infrastructure that improve mobility and provide people and businesses with core public services. The work we do keeps Alexandrians moving, growing sustainability, and thriving. If you are curious for a broader view of our City, click City of Alexandria to learn more.
Minimum & Additional Requirements
Minimum: Four-Year College Degree; at least three years of experience in performing systems programming work in a mainframe, LAN or WAN environment, or performing equivalent work in a related field; and completion of college-level courses in computer science, business administration or a related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Four-Year College Degree and completion of college-level courses in the related fields of Information Technology, Electrical or Electronics Engineering and Telecommunications/Fiber; extensive Windows and Server system administration experience and formal training; experience managing a Windows Active Directory Domain; strong diagnostic and proven ability to trouble shoot problems thorough knowledge of Windows and Server system administration, experience in communications media, operating systems and related software and hardware configurations. Experience and formal training in Optical Fiber Gigabit Ethernet, network solutions including routers, switches, Cybersecurity, VPNs and cellular connectivity; Transportation Technology and Traffic operations knowledge is a plus.
Notes
This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background check.
