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City of Aurora

Network Engineer

City of Aurora, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012

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JOB LOCATION

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:

Integrity ,

Respect, Professionalism , and

Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

Make a difference in the lives of real people every day Diverse community Competitive total compensation package Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan Light rail station minutes away On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Access to innovation workspaces

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Anticipated Hiring salary: $74,519.00 - $93,149.00/year

Full Salary Range:$74,519.00 - $116,437.00/year

Salary to be commensurate with experience.

Deadline to apply: November 21st, 2025 (This position is subject to close once a qualified pool of applications has been obtained)

YOU MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

CITY OF AURORA

Department of Human Resources

15151 E. Alameda Parkway,

Aurora, CO 80012

http://www.auroragov.org/

Invites Applications For The Position Of

Network Engineer

An Equal Opportunity Employer

ISSUE DATE:

10/18/2024

THE POSITION

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora! We're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that guide the implementation of their mission and vision. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:

Integrity ,

Respect,

Professionalism , and

Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

A TECH CULTURE DRIVEN BY PURPOSE

In the City of Aurora’s IT department, we view business as an ecosystem rather than a competitive landscape. Our team exists with the sole purpose of serving our community and its constituents.

Our empathic culture helps us be mindful of the impact our day-to-day relationships can make on our ability to achieve our goals within the technological ecosystem we build and support.

Embracing different perspectives—in and out of the office—allows us to elevate the quality of our work and our culture as well as optimize how we deliver products and services. The work we do is valued, important, and rewarding; we strive to provide a work environment that listens to, understands, and trusts its employees.

Our IT Department Encourages Employees To Be

Transitional: Constantly adapting to new technologies and the changing needs of our city Dedicated: Committed to making the best decisions for our city, our fellow employees, and the community Optimizing: By making the most of every resource we have available Empathic: In our ability to understand and have compassion for the feelings and needs of our community, customers, and coworkers

MEET THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Our ideal candidate is dynamic, enterprising, humanistic, communicative, and a lifelong learner.

Dynamic

Do you…

Enjoy a variety of work roles and responsibilities Pivot quickly between consistent/ongoing priorities and new/challenging activities Believe that technology problems can have more than one solution

Enterprising

Will you…

Show initiative and drive projects to completion Be resourceful and find or invent a solution Be organized, highly focused, and productive with the use of time and resources

Humanistic

Are you…

Inspired by making a meaningful difference in the lives of others Compassionate and patient with coworkers and the community that COA serves Humble when working with others

Lifelong Learner

Have you…

Shared knowledge with others while learning from colleagues Been inventive and imaginative when solving problems, leveraging the experience and knowledge of yourself and others on the team Proactively sought professional improvement opportunities

Communicative

Can you…

Respect others’ time, ideas, and contributions Act as a diplomatic, reliable source of information to internal and external constituents Facilitate communication and collaboration with others to solve problems

WHY WORK FOR THE CITY OF AURORA?

Competitive total compensation package Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan Light rail station is minutes away On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Flexible work from home program Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Paid Continuing Professional Education hours required to maintain applicable certification(s) A chance to make a difference. You’re not protecting a dollar, you’re protecting people.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

This position will play a crucial role within the Networking Team. This position will be tasked to help Design, maintain, and support Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and Wireless LAN (WLAN)networks for both voice and data applications.

Monitors and administers the data network systems. Communicates networking issues to other employees and management Installs and configures network equipment to update or fix hardware or software issues Implements, maintains, and monitors Information Security standards specific to the Network infrastructure. Problem-solving and critical thinking Attention to detail Clear written and verbal communication skills Excellent Time Management On-call rotation Creating technology roadmaps – solution rationalization Tracking time spent on work tickets and projects Coordinate with vendors and telecommunications service providers undefined

Minimum Qualifications & Working Conditions

Education:

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Licenses Or Certificates Preferred:

CCNA/JNCIA

CCNP Switch 350-401/JNCIP-ENT

ITIL Foundations - IT Service Management

PCNSE - Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer

Juniper

Valid Colorado Driver's License

Required Experience

2 years of Network Engineering/Administrator experience

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An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Preferred Experience

Palo Alto/Cisco/Juniper Mist

Network Technical Documentation and Topology

Flexibility to work within multiple network environments with different topologies

Running multiple projects simultaneously

Change Management Processes

Windows Network OS

LAN, WAN, WLAN

VOIP

Network management analysis tools

Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with city staff, management, and vendors

Recommend and assist with network upgrades and patches

Knowledge

Working knowledge of Microsoft network operating systems;

Domain Name Services, DHCP;

Principles of systems analysis and design;

VOIP, switches, and router configuration, including MPLS, BGP, and VLAN;

Network monitoring and analysis tools, network management, firewall, IPS technologies, and VPN's.

Understanding of Web-based applications.

Abilities

Strong communication skills to communicate with customers, support personnel, relevant stakeholders, and management Strong creative thinking, problem solving, planning, time-management and organization skills to balance and prioritize work Strong interpersonal skills and a propensity develop and mentor employees Strong ability to manage multiple programs, handle multiple assignments simultaneously, and switch between assignments quickly Strong ability to create and maintain formal and informal networks Strong ability to lead and work in a team environment Strong ability to manage by influence

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, users, computer industry representatives, and citizens

Communicate effectively orally and in writing with technical and non-technical personnel

Work effectively both independently and in a team environment

Assess customer needs and apply technical and security knowledge to develop solutions

Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills

WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Demands

Light physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 25 pounds, including lifting 10 pounds overhead. Occasional carrying, walking, and standing. Vision to analyze data and read/interpret reports, documents, and other written information. Hand/eye coordination for the operation of the computer keyboard. Speech communication and hearing are used to maintain communication with employees and citizens. Capable of driving between city-supported buildings and to meetings in the Denver metro area as needed.

Work Environment

Normally works in a clean, comfortable environment. System support issues may require working outside the office environment and in or around emergency response vehicles. Requires rotational staff escalation support outside normal business hours.

Equipment Used

Standard business and professional tools and equipment, including computers, laptop computers, and mobile computing devices.

This posting will remain open until a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained; however, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice.**

For Veterans points: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability, or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

If you need assistance in completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at 303-739-7225 or visit us at 15151 E Alameda Parkway, Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, Including Finger Printing, and Employment References:

As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for the City of Aurora vacancies.

Applications May Be Obtained And Filed Online At

http://www.auroragov.org/

OR

15151 E. Alameda Parkway,

Aurora, CO 80012

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For Veterans

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Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, And Employment References

As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies. Seniority level

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