Position Information

Functional TitleJr. Data Network Engineer - Entry-level

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryInformation Technology

GradeIT.13

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number25-0181

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelNon-Management

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NameIT Infrastructure Services

Reports toSection Manager, Voice & Data Networks

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

M-F

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

This is a non-merit system, employment-at-will, long-term contract position.

TheJr. Data Network Engineeris responsible for thearchitecture, implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting support of the network communicationsat WSSC Water. Utilizing his/her extensive knowledge of LAN / WAN systems, the Jr. Network Engineer will assume responsibilities in the areas ofadministration, engineering, architecture, monitoring and troubleshooting of routers, switches, firewalls, VPN , load balancers and DNS and DHCP appliances, and work collaboratively with IT team members on technology project implementations. The Jr. Data Network Engineer will develop and maintain documentation, addressing plans, network topology diagrams, rack elevation, data flows, and variables and be responsible for providing technical and problem resolution support along with maintaining the networking infrastructure and environment.

Essential Functions

• Maintains, optimizes and troubleshoots enterprise-class networks comprising routers, switches, firewalls, and load-balancers

• Plans and executes network changes, network hardware and software upgrades, refreshes, and replacements

• Supports the existing infrastructure and assists with designing and deploying data network solutions in support of both business and technical initiatives

• Utilizes network monitoring and management tools to evaluate the status of the environment daily; performs capacity planning, network analysis and optimization

• Develops and maintains documentation, including addressing plans, network topology diagrams, rack elevation, data flows, and other technical documentation in a comprehensive and timely manner

• Works with IT security and Enterprise Architects to architect and implement required network security infrastructure

• Evaluates, selects, and makes recommendations on data networking equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and other hardware and software solutions, ensuring the products support WSSC Water enterprise network initiatives

• Delivers periodic reports regarding network metrics including, but not limited to, network uptime statistics, bandwidth consumption, network link utilization, and outages for both network links and network equipment

• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

• Assists in the development and implementation of a preventive maintenance program

• Stays abreast of the latest trends in data equipment, technologies, and trends; makes recommendations regarding user, design, and implementation based on analysis

• Performs related duties as assigned

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Business casual office setting

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of network infrastructure components, including VPN , Cisco networking products, and various standard routing protocols ( EIGRP , OSPF , BGP , etc.)

• Technical knowledge of networking and security such as routing, DNS / DHCP , and Checkpoint firewall configurations

• Knowledge of network analysis, including understanding of the OSI model, packet decodes, common protocols, and familiarity with analysis utilities such as those for network performance monitoring and network protocol analyzer systems

• Basic knowledge of cable design & implementation

• Knowledge of network and system monitoring technologies ( SMNP , SolarWinds, etc.)

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent skills in documentation of systems and procedures

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline (A degree is not required at the time of application but must be obtained by the date of hire as a contingency of employment)

OR

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and 4+ years of hands-on networking experience configuring, deploying, maintaining, and testing Cisco-based routers and switches

Additional Requirements

N/A

Preferences

Hands-on familiarity with firewalls, DNS / DHCP appliances, and SolarWinds Orion

Salary$84,360 - $143,640

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date02/21/2025

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

• Yes

• No

• Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application