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Network IT Engineer II (Police)
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Police Network Infrastructure Engineer
This vacancy is in the Police Department's Information Technology (PDIT) unit for the Infrastructure/Enterprise Operations Assignment, specifically Network Infrastructure. First review of applications will be Monday, September 15, 2025. The Information Technology (IT) Engineer II in this assignment is expected to have an expert understanding of network protocols, security, routing, switching, and firewall technologies, and mentors and actively shares this expertise with others. Secondary IT disciplines to be supported within this assignment include Server OS and virtualization, enterprise storage, and enterprise backup. The ideal candidate shall possess a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification or equivalent experience. Common responsibilities and skills include: leadership skills, including performing independent judgment and decision-making, especially related to diagnostics and troubleshooting with enterprise applications or infrastructure; providing quality written and verbal communications/presentations to customer areas and senior leadership in both small and large settings; supervising and coordinating day-to-day activities of technical staff of usually three or less direct reports; and performing primary and secondary highly technical application or product support within one of the technical support areas of Business Solutions and Application Development; Business Analytics; Database; Desktop and Mobile Services; Service Desk; GIS; Network; Security; Unified Communications; and Server, Storage, and Backup. This class is distinguished from the IT Engineer III by the latter's responsibility to provide the highest technical leadership, primary and secondary support for highly complex systems or products and may provide leadership for multiple medium- to large-scale projects concurrently. The IT Engineer II is distinguished from the IT Engineer I by its responsibility for independently performing highly technical application or product support, and/or leading medium- to large-sized projects. As experience increases, work may include identifying and documenting business process requirements and automation opportunities, assisting the customer in new project definition, prioritization, and preparation of project documents and management reports. This class has a high level of responsibility for supported systems and projects and may be responsible for the success of medium- to large-sized systems. This class provides technical and design guidance for projects and systems, and highly specialized, advanced technical guidance may be needed from higher-level classes. This class provides technical leadership for one or more specific areas and may provide technical mentoring to any lower-level classes. Incumbents in this class assist management in planning, directing, and coordinating operational or procedural matters to meet goals and objectives and may function as customer liaison, project leader, and/or technical advisor. Employees in this class are required to participate in team on-call support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This class is FLSA exempt-computer professional. (Part-time employees in this class are FLSA nonexempt.) All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field, such as Engineering or Geography. Considerable (3 - 5 years) computer systems experience in at least one of the following technical support areas: Applications, Database, Desktop, GIS, Network, Security, Server, or Web Support. For this position, an individual receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City of Mesa must pass a background investigation through the City of Mesa Police Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation prior to commencing employment with the City of Mesa. Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation and polygraph is required. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of the assignment, individuals in this classification shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures. Good (1 - 3 years) project or technical leadership experience is highly desirable and may be required. Customer service and teamwork experience is also highly desirable. Supervisory experience may be preferred.
This vacancy is in the Police Department's Information Technology (PDIT) unit for the Infrastructure/Enterprise Operations Assignment, specifically Network Infrastructure. First review of applications will be Monday, September 15, 2025. The Information Technology (IT) Engineer II in this assignment is expected to have an expert understanding of network protocols, security, routing, switching, and firewall technologies, and mentors and actively shares this expertise with others. Secondary IT disciplines to be supported within this assignment include Server OS and virtualization, enterprise storage, and enterprise backup. The ideal candidate shall possess a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification or equivalent experience. Common responsibilities and skills include: leadership skills, including performing independent judgment and decision-making, especially related to diagnostics and troubleshooting with enterprise applications or infrastructure; providing quality written and verbal communications/presentations to customer areas and senior leadership in both small and large settings; supervising and coordinating day-to-day activities of technical staff of usually three or less direct reports; and performing primary and secondary highly technical application or product support within one of the technical support areas of Business Solutions and Application Development; Business Analytics; Database; Desktop and Mobile Services; Service Desk; GIS; Network; Security; Unified Communications; and Server, Storage, and Backup. This class is distinguished from the IT Engineer III by the latter's responsibility to provide the highest technical leadership, primary and secondary support for highly complex systems or products and may provide leadership for multiple medium- to large-scale projects concurrently. The IT Engineer II is distinguished from the IT Engineer I by its responsibility for independently performing highly technical application or product support, and/or leading medium- to large-sized projects. As experience increases, work may include identifying and documenting business process requirements and automation opportunities, assisting the customer in new project definition, prioritization, and preparation of project documents and management reports. This class has a high level of responsibility for supported systems and projects and may be responsible for the success of medium- to large-sized systems. This class provides technical and design guidance for projects and systems, and highly specialized, advanced technical guidance may be needed from higher-level classes. This class provides technical leadership for one or more specific areas and may provide technical mentoring to any lower-level classes. Incumbents in this class assist management in planning, directing, and coordinating operational or procedural matters to meet goals and objectives and may function as customer liaison, project leader, and/or technical advisor. Employees in this class are required to participate in team on-call support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This class is FLSA exempt-computer professional. (Part-time employees in this class are FLSA nonexempt.) All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field, such as Engineering or Geography. Considerable (3 - 5 years) computer systems experience in at least one of the following technical support areas: Applications, Database, Desktop, GIS, Network, Security, Server, or Web Support. For this position, an individual receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City of Mesa must pass a background investigation through the City of Mesa Police Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation prior to commencing employment with the City of Mesa. Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation and polygraph is required. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of the assignment, individuals in this classification shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures. Good (1 - 3 years) project or technical leadership experience is highly desirable and may be required. Customer service and teamwork experience is also highly desirable. Supervisory experience may be preferred.