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Form of workSalary Range: 85,798 - 112,904 annually
Placement on range determined by relevant experience provided in application materials.
Full-time, exempt position plus full benefits package.
This is a continuous recruitment with first review of applications on January 2nd, 2024
About this Opportunity
The City of Hillsboro is looking for an experienced Network Engineer to join the City's Information Technology Team. This position will be a key contributor responsible for designing and maintaining the enterprise network and the City's emerging fiber to the premises network, HiLight. We are looking for a flexible and dynamic Engineer who will help architect and support one of the largest growing networks in the region. While the Technology Team works and communicates with great efficiency, they also like to have fun and are always up for a challenge.
Our ideal candidate should have a minimum of 6 years of networking experience and be adept at managing priorities and collaborating with teams. Great interpersonal skills and communication skills are essential for success in this role. In addition to these skills, here are some other key characteristics we are looking for:
Experience with large, complex distributed networks - core or multiple core environments
Skill with advanced troubleshooting of copper and fiber networks
Expertise in network protocols including OSPF and BGP; and security and firewall platforms
A high degree of self-motivation and a "get it done" mind set
A sense of work ownership over quality work
A desire to participate and learn new technology
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
A leadership mindset while working both independently and collaboratively across diverse teams
Here are some projects we would like your help with:
Continued expansion of HiLight - a high-speed fiber broadband internet service provided by the City of Hillsboro for the benefit of our community. It is an essential service to meet the needs of the city's residents and businesses.
Enterprise and SCADA network upgrades.
Wifi network upgrades.
General Statement of Duties
The principal function of an employee in this class is to plan, design, develop, implement and support advanced networks with an emphasis on security, performance, high availability and network routing. Work includes a variety of network infrastructure components including, fiber, copper network cabling, and commercial network circuits. Often the initial response to an application, system, or related technical problem; troubleshoot performance issues; and execute updates, patches, etc. as assigned. Interfaces with Network Administrators to lead or assist with technical solutions.
Acceptable Experience and Training
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Services or a closely related field and six years of experience in network support, computer applications, and information security; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing/Certifications
Valid Driver's License and safe driving record
- Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) Level 4 Certification
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Certification
- Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation
Hiring a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve is essential to delivering exceptional City services and programs. The City of Hillsboro is committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees to thrive. We value, respect, and empower employees as unique individuals with authentic voices and diverse ideas.
