Network Engineer

Posting Close Date :

Applicants must submit their completed application byat 11 : 59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

As part of the online application process all applicants are required to submit both an updated resume and cover letter at the time of application. Resumes and cover letters received after the application closing date will not be considered.

Applications received that do not contain a resume and a cover letter with responses to the required questions listed below will be considered incomplete and will not be considered further in this recruitment process.

In your cover letter please ensure to include responses to the following :

1. Describe a time when you had to troubleshoot a major network outage.

a. What was your role in resolving the outage (led the effort part of the team)

b. What steps did you go through

c. What was the root cause

2. Have you ever implemented a new networking technology organization in your organization

a. What was it

b. What process did you go through to implement

c. What did you do to ensure a smooth rollout

3. Explain a time when a configuration change you made caused a large unexpected problem.

a. How did you roll back the change or mitigate the issue

b. What lessons did you learn to prevent it from happening again

The City of Tucson does not provide VISA sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Relocation expenses will not be provided for this position. Candidates are responsible for all costs associated with relocating to the Tucson area if applicable.

This position is on-site. Remote or hybrid work options are not available at this time as regular in-person collaboration and presence are essential to support departmental operations and team needs.

• Save the date : Interviews will be conducted virtually on November 24th 2025 and November 25th 2025 (if needed).

Recruiter contact information : If you have any questions please contact Liliana Almeraz at (520 )837-4303 or

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The Network Engineer position at the City of Tucsons Information Technology Department (ITD) will provide general support for the Network Services team including designing and planning network infrastructure installing and configuring network equipment troubleshooting network issues performing system upgrades and patches and maintaining comprehensive documentation. This position resolves network ticket requests and participates in various network projects as assigned.

Work is performed under the supervision of the IT Manager. This position does not supervise.

Duties and Responsibilities

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Bachelors Degree

Experience :

Three (3) years of relevant experience

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications :

Cisco certification (CCNA CCNP).

Experience and proficiency with Cisco network operating systems.

Experience supporting and maintaining a network environment primarily utilizing Cisco technologies.

Experience with basic wireless concepts and troubleshooting wireless connectivity issues.

Experience with switching concepts (VLANs STP) including switch configuration and troubleshooting.

Experience with routing protocols (EIGRP BGP) including setup configuration and troubleshooting.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J0768 - Network Engineer

To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click Grade

G109

Hourly Range

$32.15 - 48.23 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education / training key skills and internal equity.

FLSA

Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

Information Technology

Department Link

No Website

Background Check : This position has been designated to require a criminal background check . The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

ABOUT US

Benefits : The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive flexible and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being security and future and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical dental vision life disability and FSA coverage surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave paid tuition reimbursement student loan repayment off- and on-the-job training and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.

City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race color religion sex (including sexual orientation gender identity and pregnancy) national ori gin veteran status age disability genetic testing or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination you may file a complaint with the City of Tucsons Office of Equal Opportunity Programs U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney Generals Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD

The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation ; please contact Human Resources at or .

Recruiter Name

Liliana Almeraz (99363)

Recruiter Email

For Human Resources general questions please contact .

Key Skills

Load Balancing,Routing Protocols,Network Administration,Network Engineering,BGP,LAN,Computer Networking,IPsec,OSPF,Cisco ASA,Juniper,MPLS

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 32 - 48