IT Network Engineer

Job description

Assignment: IT Network Engineer


Category/Level: Category B: IT Network and Server Engineering; Level



Term of Assignment: months



Date Candidate Resumes due to Sound Transit: ASAP



Rate Range: Minimum to maximum



Equipment Needs: None, Sound Transit will provide a laptop



General Summary:

Under general direction, plans, develops, and implements the Agency's local and wide server infrastructure in area

of assignment; installs, configures, maintains, and administers Agency servers to ensure the availability of services;

coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; troubleshoots and resolves

server related errors, issues, and warning messages as needed; and performs technical support duties to assigned

area of responsibility ensuring quality of work meets the standards set forth by the Agency.





Essential Functions:

• Addressing vulnerabilities flagged by monthly infosec scans.



• Developing documentation and protocols to rectify infosec-identified vulnerabilities.



• Ensuring accurate network hardware records in SolarWinds by updating information promptly.



• Configuring TACACS, NTP, SNMP, and management IP settings for all deployed hardware across field



locations.



• Managing incident tickets promptly and effectively.



• Handling service requests from IT Business Partners and Agency customers, including server setups, OS and

application troubleshooting, access requests, and assisting with server-related tasks for other

departments.



• Undertaking server system administration duties, including performance monitoring, account security

management, application and user management, and identifying and addressing security risks.



• Administering and upkeeping Active Directory (AD) security groups, ensuring appropriate access to critical

systems, conducting AD cleanup, and establishing procedures for AD object management.



Deliverables:

As a network engineer, the contractor will be tasked with a variety of critical responsibilities to uphold the security,

reliability, and effectiveness of our IT infrastructure.

This includes promptly addressing any vulnerabilities

uncovered in our monthly security scans and crafting thorough documentation and procedures to swiftly resolve

any identified issues.

The contractor will also play a key role in maintaining accurate records of our network

hardware in SolarWinds, as well as configuring vital protocols like TACACS, NTP, SNMP, and management IP

settings across all deployed hardware in diverse field locations.

Handling incident tickets and service requests in a

timely and efficient manner will be a secondary priority, as the contractor collaborates with IT Business Partners

and Agency customers.



Special / Additional Qualifications (Over Role/ Category Level)



Education &

Experience:

Associate degree in computer science/information technology, or closely related field and

three years of network engineering experience in the deployment, design,

troubleshooting, and administration of network systems; OR an equivalent combination of

education and experience.





Required Licenses or

Certifications:

N/A



Specific

Qualifications,

Knowledge, and

Skills:

• Hard charging, dedicated learner, and determined networking technologist

• + years Juniper firewall, routers and switches.

Cisco routers, firewalls, and

switches.



• + years FortiGate, F, and Cisco wireless controller experience

• + years' experience troubleshooting and remediating issues in a complex Network

Enterprise environment.



o Knowledge of local and wide area networking engineering (switching,

routing, BGP, OSPF, Firewall, Load Balancing) theory and technologies.



o Knowledge of IP addressing, network protocols, technologies, and VPN

configurations associated with LAN/WAN networks.



• Network scripting experience to perform automation: Rancid, Ansible, Python

o Automation: Network configuration management, discovery and inventory

management, security and compliance monitoring, monitoring and

troubleshooting

• Working knowledge of SolarWinds Real-time and trend monitoring for network

infrastructure.



• Awareness of security best practices for server and storage environments,

including access controls, encryption, and vulnerability management.



• Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve server and storage-related

issues efficiently.



• Effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to collaborate with cross

functional teams are essential.

Additionally, a proactive approach to learning new

technologies and staying updated with industry trends is highly valued.





Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Work will be performed in a standard office environment.



Sound Transit promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment

training for all personnel as required.



It is the responsibility of all employees and temporary staff to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and

procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations,

and/or other employees.

Required Skill Profession

Computer Occupations