Network Architect
- Employer
- Orange County Government, FL
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Salary
- Compensation offered based on education and experience
- Posted
- Sep 13, 2021
- Closes
- Sep 26, 2021
- Ref
- Job ID 27106
- Industry
- Government, Technology
- Category
- IT, Network Telecommunications
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community.
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Orange County Information Systems Services Division (ISS) is currently looking for highly motivated candidates to fill the role of Network Architect. There are multiple vacancies. This is a professional technical position that performs planning and design of voice, data, and/or trunked radio network communications for all County departments and Elected Officials. A person in this classification establishes standards and methods for voice, data, and/or trunked radio network communications, defines the strategic direction for electronic communications, microwave systems, and provides consulting services to all County departments, Elected Officials and State agencies.
Work is performed with independence under the general supervision of the Enterprise IT Supervisor. Performance is reviewed through observations, conferences, reports and achievement of desired results
Representative Duties
- Develops network requirements from customer needs, defines functional and technical specifications and architects a suitable network infrastructure design. Obtains quotes for the procurement of these networks.
- Performs project management for networks planned and under construction. Acquires hardware and software to support the network requirements.
- Provides second tier support for problem resolution and interfaces with vendors, telephone companies and County departments, Elected Officials and State agencies.
- Analyses network performance and performs capacity planning to engineer the appropriate type and size circuits, bi-directional amplifier and distributed antennas systems.
- Researches, tests and evaluates cost benefits of emerging technologies to determine applicability to government requirements.
- May provide support in Radio Frequency (RF), multiple radio management systems, RF test equipment, antenna concepts, FCC licensing, radio dispatch consoles, repeater systems, transmission lines, and bulkheads.
- Develops and delivers technical training and seminars on network technologies used by the County.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or other closely related field and four years experience supporting converged voice and data networks and/or trunked simulcast radio systems with multiple locations.
OR
Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or other closely related field and six years experience supporting converged voice and data networks and/or trunked simulcast radio systems with multiple locations.
Ability to program and support voice and data networks, microwave systems and/or trunked radio systems and software
Preferences
- Experience with government related voice and data networks
- Experience with Cisco ASA and Juniper SRX firewalls
- Experience with Wireless hardware, Access points and Wireless controllers (Wi-Fi)
- Experience with SolarWinds Network Management software
- Experience with Domain Name System (DNS) Management
- Experience with OSPF and BGP routing protocol
- Experience with Juniper and Cisco switches and routers
Application Deadline
Open Date: 9/13/21
Close Date: 9/26/21 (this posting is subject to close without notice)
**This is a reposting, previous applicants need not reapply to be considered**
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Salary
$73,445 - $92,102 (placement based on education and experience)
Address
Information Systems and Services
4790 North Orange Blossom
Orlando, Florida 32808
OR
Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
Orlando, Fl 32819
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
COVID Vaccination Requirements
All newly hired Orange County Government employees are required to become vaccinated against COVID-19 (within 6 weeks of their start date), unless otherwise exempt due to medical or religious reasons. New hires will be required to submit a vaccination Certification Form via a secure link on their first day of work. No documentation regarding vaccination status will be required prior to the start date.
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