ITS Network Engineer

Posting Date

09 / 12 / 24

Application Deadline

09 / 18 / 24

Pay Range

$68,640.00 - $113,360.00 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

Transportation

About the Position

The Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Network Engineer assists with the operation and maintenance of the MCDOT ITS network.

In this role in the Traffic Technology Branch, you will support the ITS Network Administrator, ensuring the reliability and security of MCDOT's critical ITS infrastructure, located both in the field and in the Traffic Management Center.

Responsibilities include network monitoring and system maintenance, technical support and troubleshooting, configuration and deployment, technical assistance with Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Division programs and projects, and documentation of ITS infrastructure equipment and systems, including performance monitoring.

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference.

At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind.

Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• 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 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• One (1) year of relevant experience in network administration
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
• A combination of post-secondary education and / or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Experience in an IT / ITS related field such as Civil, Electrical, Computer or Systems Engineering.
• Experience with fiber, wireless and cellular WAN / LAN networks, VLANs and VPNs
• Experience with directly managing and programming ITS network equipment including firewalls, switches, hubs and routers through various application and command-line interfaces and protocols
• Experience with the deployment, operations and maintenance of ITS equipment and systems and their use in both a Traffic Management Center environment and within a traffic signal cabinet
• Experience with Active Directory, virtualization environments, system patching and backup methods and applications
• Experience with CCTV camera feeds and video management systems, including associated video streaming technologies and protocols
• Experience with multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating with multiple stakeholders on local and regional implementation projects

Job Contributions

Actively monitor and maintain MCDOT ITS network infrastructure, equipment and systems (e.g., firewalls, switches, routers and servers) to ensure reliable communication to MCDOT Traffic Management Center (TMC) and field assets (e.

g., signalized intersections, Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) and CCTV Cameras). Regular troubleshooting, updating and reconfiguration will be needed to maintain a secure and efficient network environment.

• Maintain TMC operator workstations and MCDOT ITS data and application servers, providing support for regional data systems used by local agency partners and MCDOT TMC staff
• Maintain records and documentation of ITS infrastructure, equipment and systems using various asset management tools (e.

g., Cartegraph, OSPInsight and the Road Information Tool)

Monitor, maintain and deploy ITS equipment and systems in the field (e.g., switches, routers, radios, fiber optics and CCTV Cameras) to ensure reliable operation.

This will involve device configuration, programming, testing, evaluation and deployment, as well as regular troubleshooting.

Provide technical support for TSMO Division programs, projects and proposals

Working Conditions

• Exerting 20-25 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
• 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.

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