Network Engineer I

Network Engineer

Summary

The Network Engineer supports the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization’s network and systems infrastructure. This role is well suited for individuals with foundational networking knowledge and hands-on experience—whether academic or professional—with Cisco technologies, virtualization platforms, and Windows-based environments. The engineer contributes to daily operations, troubleshooting, and system administration to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient IT services across the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, deploying, and maintaining network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless systems.
• Support virtualization environments and Windows-based systems, including servers, domain services, and related applications.
• Monitor network and system performance to ensure availability, reliability, and security.
• Troubleshoot network, hardware, and software issues, escalating when necessary.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as updates, patches, backups, and configuration changes.
• Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and IT staff on infrastructure projects and improvements.
• Maintain adherence to security best practices and organizational policies.
• Assist with hardware and software installations, upgrades, and maintenance.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties performed. Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

• Foundational understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco hardware (lab, academic, or professional).
• Exposure to virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, or similar).
• Experience working in Windows-based environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and documentation abilities.
• Associates degree or two years of full-time relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, Network+, or equivalent.
• Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and network security tools.
• Familiarity with Linux systems.
• Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Python).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field from an accredited four year college, university, or vocational school.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to push and pull up to 75 pounds and lift and carry 15-20 pounds on a regular basis.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here reflect those typically encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

• Office-based with on-site support requirements.
• May require after-hours or on-call support for maintenance or incidental response.

Court Expectations of Employee

Employees in this position are expected to carry out their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the Court’s mission, values, and established policies and procedures. While performing the duties of this role, employees are required to demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and respectful conduct in all interactions within the workplace and when representing the Court.

You'll be considered a probationary employee for your first 180 days of employment.

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, EmpoweringEmployees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.