Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer

Closing Date/Time: Fri. 08/15/25 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Hiring Range: $77,122 - $98,331/Year D.O.Q.

Job Type: Regular Full-Time Location: 433 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301, North Carolina

Department: Information Technology

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Are you a skilled Network Engineer? Are you proficient in network protocols, have experience with network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls), and have a passion for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network infrastructures? The City of Fayetteville is seeking a talented professional to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of our network and web-based telecom systems. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a knack for solving complex network challenges, and don't mind collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business objectives, we want to hear from you.

As a Network Engineer, you would be responsible for the research, development, recommendation, implementation planning, installation, maintenance, support, and troubleshooting of the City s data network and telecommunication infrastructure systems. Provide project management support for all construction projects, renovations, data/voice cloud and on-premise infrastructure expansions, upgrades and repairs. Install, configure, and manage changes, monitor and troubleshoot the City s data/telecommunications infrastructure. Provide tier 3 helpdesk support in a timely and accurate fashion and supports end-user data/voice/telecommunications needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
Four years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation, technical management, and utilization of on-premises and cloud-based VoIP/Cellular/Analog telecom systems, Ethernet/Fiber network infrastructure support, Windows computing, and WAN/LAN technologies or at least four years military experience with Military Occupational Codes (MOS) designated as 25B (Information Technology Specialist), 25D (Cyber Network Defender).

Training:

Equivalent to a Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in telecommunications, management information systems (MIS), computer science, or other related field.

LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:
None.

Preferred:
Avaya Cloud Solution and Ring Central training, CCNP Voice, Network+ certification, Linux certification, BICSI wiring/design certification.

Please Note: Candidates selected for a position within the Information Technology Department will be required to successfully complete a Police Department and fingerprint based background check.

From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last approximately 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen, background check and driving history check.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Health & Dental Insurance
Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
Retirement
Death Benefit
Supplemental Benefits

To apply or for more information, please visit the City s Employment Opportunities website: 

The City of Fayetteville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.

The City of Fayetteville reserves the right to close this job posting at any time without notice.