Network Engineer Senior

Posting Date
09/15/25

Application Deadline
09/19/25

Pay Range
$95,500 - $141,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type
Unclassified

Department
Enterprise Technology

About the Position

As a Sr. Network Engineer (Lead), you will be a key member of the network infrastructure team providing senior-level network engineering services in the planning, designing, implementation and maintenance of the enterprise network. This includes Campus, Datacenter, Remote Sites, Cloud, and third-party network connectivity. Some but not all network services include Routing, Switching, VPN, Load Balancing, Wireless networking, Optical networking, Firewalls, and Virtual Networking.

About Us

Are you looking for a career in a dynamic organization that embraces a can-do spirit? Look no further than Maricopa County's Office of Enterprise Technology!

We are a team that prides ourselves on leveraging technology to create digital transformations. We look for ways to bring about innovative solutions while providing top-notch customer service. Apply today and become part of the team that makes a lasting impact on the future of technology at Maricopa County.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Five years of experience in network operations and engineering, which includes:
  
  • Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing networking solutions
  • Experience in Enterprise LAN/WAN and Wireless topologies
  • Knowledge of OSPF, BGP, MPLS, NSX-T, ACI, Multicast, Telco Services, VPN, and network automation
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Experience with Software Defined Networking
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise or higher
• Cisco Certified Internet Expert (CCIE)

Job Contributions

• Design, configure, test, and maintain LAN/WAN equipment and related services for Web support
• Lead in the diagnosis and resolve complex network problems
• Proactively identify and implement automation and scripting that improve operational efficiencies and reduce the need for manual checklist completions
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks
• Act as a collaborative service provider to our internal and external customers
• Partner with software engineering, product, and architecture to shape engineering approaches; share knowledge and experience
• Define & review end state architectural design documents
• Review existing policies and procedures to identify potential gaps, problems or opportunities for improvement and develop recommendations
• Mentor engineers with technical knowledge. Act as SME in the definition and policy making of network and security protocols

Working Conditions

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply Now!