Posting number: 202610768
Department: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Division: CID
Job classification: Senior IT Engineer /C45
Posting type: Open
Categories: Accounting and Finance
Do you enjoy solving complex networking challenges that directly support public safety, emergency communications, and critical government services? Are you passionate about designing resilient enterprise networks using modern routing, automation, software-defined networking, and wireless technologies?
Prince William County Department of Information Technology is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to help design, operate, and modernize one of Northern Virginia's largest local government enterprise networks. This position supports critical infrastructure serving public safety, courts, libraries, schools, parks, and County government across more than 100 locations.
Our Network Engineering team embraces innovation, continuous learning, and collaboration while supporting mission-critical services that operate around the clock. If you enjoy working with enterprise-scale networking technologies, leading complex projects, and solving challenging technical problems, we encourage you to apply. This structure follows the style used in your recent position profiles.
About This Role:
As a Senior Network Engineer, you will serve as one of the County's senior technical resources responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting a large enterprise network that provides connectivity for public safety agencies, County government, and critical infrastructure.
This position plays a key role in the continued modernization of the County network, including Cisco Software Defined Access (SDA), Catalyst Center, enterprise wireless, routing, network security, and data center connectivity. You will lead implementation projects, troubleshoot complex issues, mentor other engineers, and provide technical leadership for network modernization initiatives.
Responsibilities include:
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D. and 7 years of professional experience designing, implementing, and supporting large-scale enterprise network infrastructure.
Preferences:
The successful candidate will have experience with:
Special Requirements:
Work Schedule:
This position is classified as exempt, with the expectation that the candidate will complete duties within the required time frame. The standard workweek is 37.5 hours, Monday - Friday, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. After-hours, weekend, or additional hours in a week are occasionally necessary to provide services that cannot be performed during normal business hours. This is a telework-eligible position that may revert to in-office scheduling if business needs change. Self-directed as necessary to accomplish the mission through a combination of in-person, remote, and travel, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Hiring Salary Range $91,162.50 - $137,172.75 Annually
We also offer great benefits, including:
Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for PSLF for additional information.
NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the department's business needs. To view the class description in its entirety, click here
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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