{"id":2781978,"url":"https://alion.io/job/nm-counties-senior-network-engineer-it","title":"Senior Network Engineer- IT","company":{"id":2001029,"name":"NM Counties","domain":"nmcounties.org","url":"https://alion.io/company/nmcounties","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Networking","role_family":"Networking","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":65457,"max":106808,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":106808},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":4,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"VPN","optional":false},{"name":"DHCP","optional":true},{"name":"DNS","optional":true},{"name":"OSPF","optional":true},{"name":"VLAN","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-16T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-16","last_verified_at":"2026-10-17T17:10:46Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"NOTICE TO APPLICANT\nApplications must be submitted by 11:59 PM MST the day before the posted End Date.You must ensure your application reflects the correct and current information for your work experience, hours worked per week per position, education, personal information, etc.\nOnly the information provided on this application is evaluated when determining compensation.\nJob Description\nPURPOSE SUMMARY. Design, implement, and optimize the County’s enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, wireless, VPN, VOIP, and security systems. Lead network architecture planning, oversee deployment of advanced networking technologies, and review the reliability, performance, and security of all network operations. Collaborate with internal teams, management, and vendors to deliver projects, maintain high availability, and support long-term infrastructure strategy.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES.\n1. Strategic Planning\nLead network architecture and capacity planning for enterprise LAN/WAN, wireless, VPN, VOIP, and related systems to meet current and future County requirements.\n\nParticipate in disaster recovery planning and testing; validate network resilience and redundancy are in place.\n\nEvaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies for network infrastructure solutions that align with County objectives.\n\nAssist in developing, implementing, and maintaining policies, procedures, and training plans for network administration, appropriate use, and disaster recovery.\n\n2. Acquisition & Deployment\nLead the design and deployment of enterprise-class network infrastructure, including advanced routing, switching, firewall, and VPN solutions, in collaboration with cross-functional IT teams.\n\nLead the deployment of network hardware including SD-WAN, microwave networks, switches, routers, firewall and security appliances.\n\nCoordinate with vendors, contractors, internal departments and cross-functional IT teams on infrastructure projects.\n\nAssist with the deployment of infrastructure security measures.\n\n3. Operational Management\nProactively monitor and troubleshoot network performance, capacity, and security.\n\nManage and set priorities for the maintenance and support of all network infrastructure systems, including LANs, WANs, Internet, intranet, VOIP, and wireless implementations.\n\nTest network performance to provide performance statistics and reports.\n\nAdminister enterprise security solutions, including firewall, security appliance, intrusion detection/prevention, and VPN.\n\nCoordinate with the IT Operations team for notifications to departments and other stakeholders for maintenance and outage alerts.\n\nTroubleshoot issues for all network infrastructure devices and systems, analyze the problem to develop tactical and strategic solutions, and perform root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences.\n\nMaintain configuration documentation, network diagrams, and audit compliance records.\n\nMaintain the security of IT network infrastructure systems and perform security audits with coordination from management and security staff.\n\nProvide project leadership and management for assigned projects, including leading internal and external resources, providing cost estimates, managing schedules and providing technical leadership to ensure projects are completed successfully.\n\n4. Change Management\nCoordinate planned changes for timely implementation with minimal disruption.\n\nDocument the completion of all changes and the analysis of any failures or rollbacks.\n\nADDITIONAL DUTIES. Perform 24-hour on-call. Other duties as assigned.\nQUALIFICATIONS.\nA. Education. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.\nB. Experience. Four (4) years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure or network management.\nC. Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with County policy. No substitution for the required experience.\nD. Licenses/Certifications. Valid driver’s license. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy. Cisco CCNA certification required. Cisco CCNP, Palo Alto PCNSA, PCNSE, CompTIA Network+, and Security+ are preferred. Any other related Cisco, CompTIA, Security, or Project Management certifications are a plus.\nE. Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver’s license record, etc.). Must pass NCIC background and driving record check.\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:\nKnowledge of:\nWired, wireless, and point-to-point microwave networks (LAN, WAN, WLAN, WWAN).\n\nLayer 2/3 protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, VLAN, 802.1x, DHCP, DNS, SIP, SCCP, SSH, Telnet, SNMP).\n\nIT security infrastructure (Cisco/Palo Alto firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS, NAC such as Cisco ISE, web filtering).\n\nNetwork capacity planning, performance optimization, quality of service, and security best practices.\n\nTelephony/VoIP systems, including Cisco Call Manager.\n\nStorage networking (SAN/NAS, iSCSI, fiber channel) and virtualization in network environments.\n\nNetwork testing tools, diagnostics, and relevant data privacy/compliance requirements.\n\nSkill in:\nDesigning and administering enterprise routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, and VPNs.\n\nApplying security methods (firewall policy design, VPN, NAC enforcement, ACLs).\n\nUsing monitoring/analysis tools for troubleshooting, performance tuning, and root cause analysis.\n\nManaging time, priorities, and technical tasks with strong attention to detail.\n\nProviding clear technical support and communication to varied audiences.\n\nAbility to:\nMake sound decisions and logical judgments in emergency situations.\n\nConduct research into issues and products as required.\n\nEffectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.\n\nBe highly self-motivated while coordinating closely with leadership and team.\n\nCommunicate complex technical concepts clearly in writing and verbally.\n\nWork within a team-oriented, collaborative environment.\n\nInterpret the applicability of local and federal laws/regulations to county operations.\n\nCompensation Range\n$65,457.60 - $106,808.00Doña Ana County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person’s race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, spousal affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other unlawful criteria, except where a reasonable Bona Fide Occupational Qualification exists.\nDoña Ana County will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the known physical or mental limitations of an applicant with a disability, upon request, unless the accommodation(s) would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the County. 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