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Remote work is not an option.\nThis position is open until filled;\nA first review of applications will take place during the week of September 28, 2026. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.\nThe City of Escondido Information Systems Department is seeking an experienced Network Systems Engineer who wants more than just another IT job. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in designing, managing, and advancing the technology systems that power essential public services every day.\nIf you're a seasoned engineer looking to broaden your technical portfolio, take ownership of mission-critical infrastructure, and work alongside a highly collaborative team, we invite you to explore this unique career opportunity.\nAs a member of our Network & Systems Administration Division, you'll work in an environment that combines the technical complexity of a large enterprise with the purpose and impact of public service. Your expertise will help support the technologies that enable City operations, emergency response, public safety, water services, transportation systems, and community maintenance and development.\nUnder general direction, provides support in the development, installation, implementation, testing, evaluation, and administration of the City's local and wide area networks; installs, configures, tests and supports a variety of network components and devices; performs preventive maintenance on network segments and components; provides liaison and technical assistance to Network Systems Technicians and end users; installs and troubleshoots advanced software and hardware configurations; and consults with department representatives to determine hardware/software requirements and develops specifications.\nKey Responsibilities\nThe following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. \nPerforms a variety of duties in the development, installation, implementation, testing, evaluation and administration of local and wide area networks; responds to inquiries and provides technical assistance regarding all aspects of system design, installation, and troubleshooting.\nInstalls and configures network hardware, software and peripheral equipment; troubleshoots, diagnoses, and resolves server and networked devices hardware and software problems.\nInstalls and maintains network components including firewalls, routers, switches, bridges, wireless links, and other network equipment and software.\nInvestigates, analyzes and resolves complex network-related problems; resolves compatibility problems across City networks; troubleshoots network failures, router problems and telecommunications problems; recommends and implements changes and improvements.\nParticipates in the evaluation of network protocols, hardware and software to determine their applicability to City network needs; recommends and implements changes and improvements.\nMonitors network security and performance; identifies unauthorized access and potential security risks; participates in projects to enhance network security operations.\nProvides support to network server administrative and maintenance operations; performs back-ups; installs and configures software; installs networked equipment including servers, storage, printers, scanners, wireless access points, etc.\nProvides advanced desktop support to clients; installs and configures hardware and software, operating systems and peripherals; troubleshoots, diagnoses and resolves complex hardware and software problems.\nPerforms technical writing duties in the development and production of system documentation, instructional and procedural manuals.\nResearches and recommends the purchase of computer related equipment and peripherals; orders equipment and software as necessary.\nCollaborates with customers to determine the best hardware and software for departmental technology projects.\nPerforms system-wide or network-wide audits, and generates reports that include system performance, recommended changes, and any other possible data of interest, such as system security.\nAssists other departments in designing, and possibly authoring the documents/programs; customizes installed software to the specific requirements of a department.\nDevelops network and system topology maps that assist other staff members in the department or organization to understand the relationships between systems.\nWorks with other positions in the department to learn the day-to-day operation of all systems and gains a deep understanding of the interrelationships of the system of systems.\nPerforms related duties as required.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nKnowledge of:\nPrinciples and practices of network system design, installation and maintenance. \nPrinciples of hardware and software configuration and installation. \nCurrent Windows operating systems for both server and workstations platforms. \nAll aspects of configuring and maintaining system security, network security, and site security for information systems using firewalls, IDS, IPS, and other means necessary. \nAll available Wide Area Networking technologies currently in use within the organization, including installation and maintenance of routers, point to point wireless, VPN, T1, MPLS, and MetroE. \nLocal Area Networking, including maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting techniques, especially dealing with the TCP/IP protocol and services, and managing a large diversified environment using TCP/IP and Vlans. \nMethods and techniques of troubleshooting hardware and software problems. \nCabling protocols, hardware and software. \nTechnical specifications, standard performance, and possible configuration options for all common components and peripherals. \nDistributed database installation, structuring, maintenance, and troubleshooting. \nBasic scripting, as well as desktop publishing or user interface design. \nThe national telecommunications infrastructure and ability to work through problems with telecommunications provider to correctly diagnose problems, troubleshoot, and expedite orders, and minimize downtime. \nPrinciples and practices of VOIP, SIP, and PRI. \nPrinciples of customer service. \nPertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.\nAbility to:\nEvaluate hardware and software requirements. \nImplement hardware and software changes and enhancements. \nAnalyze, troubleshoot and resolve highly technical networking issues. \nInstall, configure, troubleshoot and/or repair hardware and software problems. \nRespond to requests and inquiries from network users and provide assistance as needed. \nBe adaptive towards new systems and technology that may be implemented in the organization. \nUnderstand the complex relationships between different components in a networked environment. \nAnalyze and define problems and conceptualize feasible solutions, and present all practical solutions in a concise format to non-technical users. \nDevelop and revise computer programs. \nDocument and diagram existing code. \nCoordinate meetings for product/project demonstrations for the managers of a department and other members of the Information Systems staff. \nEvaluate existing systems and recommend possible enhancements to systems or network components. \nMake the necessary changes to any computer component within the organization. \nLead and coordinate the activities of a computer user group. \nTrain other employees on either a one-on-one basis, or in a group. \nUnderstand the complex relationships between various components of a distributed system. \nUnderstand the consequences of changes on individual systems with respect to the entire organizational system. \nCoordinate with other staff members to meet deadlines while minimizing downtime. \nDemonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community. \nCommunicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. \nEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. \nMinimum Requirements\nGeneral Qualifications for Employment\nAll positions provide technical assistance and support to system users in the police department. This position requires an applicants who demonstrates the honesty and ethical character traits expected of civilian personnel working with law enforcement. Applicants must successfully pass the police department background investigation, including review of local, state and national criminal records, personal history interview, references and employment checks, and a polygraph examination.\nEducation/Training:\nEquivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, information systems or related field.\nExperience:\nThree years (full-time equivalent) experience in troubleshooting computer systems, network installations, servers, and client/server software, including at least two years network administration experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.\nLicense or Certificate:\nNetwork certification or Microsoft certification is highly desirable.\nSupplemental Information\nNOTE: For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's web site. The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. All applicants will be subject to fingerprint investigation before a conditional offer of employment is extended. A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment for all positions. Safety sensitive positions will include a pre-employment drug screen. Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.\nSELECTION PROCEDURE\nApplications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear for testing. All positions require the ability to read, write and speak English. Types of tests may include written and/or oral examination, physical agility, practical exam or other appropriate job-related selection process. When testing is completed, candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list in the order of their test score. Selection for appointments is made from names certified on the eligibility list.\nAll appointments are subject to the successful completion of background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting, and will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. Qualification by a medical examination will be required at the time of appointment. After appointment, classified employees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period to be eligible for regular status. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must produce proof of eligibility to work in the United States within the first three days of their employment. The City of Escondido participates in E-Verify®.\nThe Loyalty Oath will be administered to all new employees on their first day of hire. New employees hired into positions that require a driver's license must provide proof of a valid California Driver's License of the appropriate class level on their first day of employment.\nAdditional information regarding the essential functions and physical, environmental and communication demands of the position may be obtained from the Human Resources Department. 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