{"success":true,"message":"","validationErrors":[],"value":{"jobInfo":{"jobId":5722895,"jobTitle":"Senior Network Engineer","infoURL":"https://arlington.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2776","externalJobCode":"2776","applicationDeadline":"2026-06-16T03:59:00","displayDate":"2026-05-20T04:00:00","internalDisplayDate":"2026-05-19T04:00:00","postDate":"2026-05-19T11:27:08","startDateShowDay":1,"startDate":"2026-07-01T04:00:00","jobStatusID":30,"unionID":0,"unionName":null,"jobDescription":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging, experience growth and joy, and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world.</span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>POSITION</strong>: Senior Network Engineer</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>JOB GOALS</strong>: The Senior Network Engineer&rsquo;s primary responsibility is to ensure the availability, health, and performance of Arlington&rsquo;s IP networking environment, consisting of wired and wireless ethernet networks supporting both Arlington Public Schools and the Town of Arlington. In this role, they are responsible for installing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting all installed network equipment, including but not limited to core and edge ethernet switches, wireless access points and associated controllers, firewalls, virtual private network (VPN) infrastructure, and external public internet connectivity. The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for designing redundant, highly available network architecture to maximize uptime and minimize end-user disruption, including disaster recovery (DR) planning. In this role, they will collaborate with both internal and external technical resources to ensure high quality service delivery.</span></p>\r\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</span></h1>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">In addition to the duties mentioned above, the individual in this position:</span></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Installs, configures, administers, and monitors all network equipment, software, and Internet connections</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Works with IT management to define network policies and procedures</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Collaborates with other systems engineers to integrate the town and districts authentication services (Active Directory, Microsoft Entra) with network services</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Assesses network security and performance on an ongoing basis and makes adaptations and recommendations as needed</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Maintains confidentiality of data stored, processed, or accessed by the network</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Collaborates with IT Security to ensure the security of the town and district&rsquo;s</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Develops and implements a plan to mitigate the impact of network equipment</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Provides IT management timely updates on operational issues impacting the availability of critical network systems and ensures that network issues are resolved in a timely fashion</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Manages network technology vendors as needed</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Assists IT management in preparing the network portion of the technology roadmap and department&rsquo;s capital and operations budgets.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Provides network support training to Service Desk staff as</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Communicates relevant network activities to staff and teams affected by changes or problems with the voice and data networks.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Maintains an inventory of networking equipment, thoroughly documents the network topology, and implements departmental change management practices for network</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Performs network maintenance during designated maintenance</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Tracks network performance using current monitoring tools and recommended improvements for monitoring and overall operational visibility.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Performs other duties as</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">QUALIFICATIONS:</span></h1>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">5+ years&rsquo; experience in network administration, including managing a heterogenous layer 2 / layer 3 network with multiple ISP uplinks for external internet connectivity.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Experience in Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise switching and wireless network controllers, or equivalent platforms (Cisco, Aruba, etc.)</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Experience in Watchguard Firebox firewalls / network security appliances or equivalent</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Experience supporting IP-based telephony applications (VoIP), using Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise technology or an equivalent platform.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Advanced understanding of IPv4 networking fundamentals and security, including experience with managed wireless networks, wireless network security, firewalls, RADIUS, DNS and DHCP. Experience managing routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) a plus.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Understanding of and experience in the deployment of IPv6 a</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Experience in an Active Directory/LDAP environment, experience with cloud-based identity platforms (Entra ID, Google) using SAML / OpenID Connect a plus.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex problems involving heterogeneous</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Experience managing an enterprise virtual server environment (VMware, Nutanix, ) a plus.</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Experience responding to network security issues, including incident response following</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Experience with PCI environments and compliance a</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Strong technical presentation skills</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Excellent verbal and written communications skills</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask</span></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle to transport equipment</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month Position REPORTS TO: Manager, Cybersecurity</span></h1>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>SALARY RANGE: $85,000 to $110,000 annually</strong></span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. 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