Job Description

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9,368.00 - 14,052.00As one of the fastest growing cities in the Pacific Northwest, Vancouver is building a city of the future through innovation, sustainable development, excellent leadership and effectively working with an engaged community. Our growth is guided by our core values of livability, sustainability and resiliency, innovation, and equity and inclusion, and we accomplish our work through collaboration, innovation, compassion and empowerment.

If who we are speaks to you, and if you’re the type of person who is interested in joining a team invested in ensuring employees receive meaningful, excellent services then the City of Vancouver may be for you.

We’re currently recruiting for a Network Engineer 3. The primary responsibilities for the job are to build and maintain top-tier networks, optimize and oversee network infrastructure, including switches, routers, Wi-Fi, and next generation firewalls. Maintaining security, efficiency, scalability, and resilience. Lead network projects, design and implement network architecture, and communicate key updates and solutions to the team. Monitor network performance and resolve issues to maintain optimal operation.

This is a full-time, regular, non-union exempt. The schedule for this position is M-F, 8am to 5pm.

Open until filled. First review of applications on April 28, 2026.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and monitor the City’s network hardware at multiple locations. Assess network traffic and scale the network to ensure it meets organizational requirements.
• Propose, test, configure, and deploy wired and wireless network equipment including switches, routers, gateways, access points, bridges etc. for data and telecom services.
• Set up and manage firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), and other security measures.
• Configure devices to meet the organization’s needs, including IP addressing, subnetting, and routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP).
• Design, implement, and manage network security measures to protect the organization’s network infrastructure from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
• Resolve network outages, security breaches or other issues and provide root cause analysis. Carry a cell phone and participate in a rotation schedule for on call, weekend, and after-hours work.
• Work with other IT teams (system administrators, security teams, etc.) to align network infrastructure with overall business goals.
• Remediate high-risk vulnerabilities and stay current with patches and upgrades that impact network devices and systems.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

• Five (5) years of related networking experience managing complex secure networks.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in network configuration, security, monitoring software, and skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

Possession of:

• Valid driver’s license
• Preferred licenses and/or certificates: CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and/or Palo Alto Networks Certified Cyber Security Entry Level Technician (PCCET)

Knowledge

• Experience with installing and maintaining routers, layer 2 and 3 switching.
• Experience with installing and maintaining next generation firewalls.
• Experience with installing and maintaining controller-based Wi-Fi.
• General project management and reporting principles.
• Update technical documentation including topology maps and standards documents.

Abilities

• Experience with managing vendors and contractors.
• Design, build, and maintain an expanding secure network.
• Analyze and interpret key network performance statistics from monitoring software.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and in a balanced matter in verbal and written communications.
• Prioritize critical vs. non-critical issues when dealing with multiple, overlapping tasks and/or issues.
• Work both independently as well as in a team environment.
• Work on-call on a rotational basis, with occasional evenings and/or weekends.
• Work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver’s Operating Principles.
• Project and maintain a positive image and always provide a high level of customer service.
• Demonstrate a commitment to valuing differences among people and to being inclusive
• Show the utmost respect for others, and act as a team player
• Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work by focusing on safe practices and complying with safety and health policies and procedures.
• Recognize unsafe conditions which may be hazardous to an employee or to the public.
• Works in safe and responsible manner; not putting self or others at risk. Complies with applicable policies and procedures including but not limited to using personal protective equipment, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and reporting all unsafe conditions.

This position is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment reference check, a VPD background check and a driving abstract

The City of Vancouver is committed to advancing equity and creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We recognize that progress depends on more than just a verbal commitment; it depends on making meaningful organizational change. We developed and continue to develop strategies to enhance employee-centered programs, eliminate recruitment and advancement barriers, elevate employee understanding of DEI and cultural competency and build an inclusive and welcoming place to call work. We hope you’ll consider joining us on the journey!

Safety: The City of Vancouver believes every employee plays a role in maintaining a safe workplace. The City of Vancouver promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice and accomplishes work by creating safe work environments, complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion: At the City of Vancouver, we value and foster a workplace comprised of people with a range of different backgrounds, experiences and cultures. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is key to innovation, effectiveness and a positive culture. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Vancouver is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability sexual orientation or gender identity. Employment decisions will be made to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of equity and nondiscrimination.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Washington law, qualified veterans may be eligible for Veterans’ preference when applying for City of Vancouver positions. Honorably discharged Veterans, their surviving spouses or spouses of honorably discharged Veterans with a permanent and total service-connected disability who would like to be considered for a Veterans’ preference for this job should provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the City can reasonably provide them without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 360-487-8417 or email hrfront1@cityofvancouver.us

Job Posting End Date

Open Until Filled