Network Engineer

Posting Date

02/10/26

Application Deadline

02/15/26

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $72800 - $94120 annually
Full Pay Range: $72800 - $115440 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidates 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

Library District

About the Position

Responsible for analyzing and evaluating all aspects of network communications systems network software and hardware support and the Districts converged network across all locations and customer sites. Addresses issues of interoperability within the local and remote IS networks to support District growth and the development of new business opportunities. Monitors and identifies trends of the network regarding network utilization anticipating future demands and providing necessary capacity to maintain service levels.

About Us

Do you want to champion the freedom to read and access information

This is an opportunity to make a difference and feel good at the end of your workday! At the Maricopa County Library District we are continuously working to support the changing needs of our diverse and connected community for all of Maricopa County. Our mission is to provide access to technology digital services and information to improve the quality of life for our residents. Choose a job with a purpose.

Choose a job with the Maricopa County Library District.

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 on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation sick time and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Three years of experience in network analysis and support which includes experience with wide and local networks including common carrier data networks in medium to large enterprise networking environments that include multiple site locations

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a closely related field

• Certification in Cisco Certified Networking Administrator or Cisco Certified Networking Professional

• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.

Other Requirements

• On-site presence and travel to multiple sites within Maricopa County will be required depending on the project or service call.

• Successful candidates must currently possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Drivers license by the time of hire

We Also Value

• Experience and/or certification in deploying configuring troubleshooting and maintaining wireless technologies. Aerohive or Extreme Networks preferred

Job Contributions

• Performs equipment installations configurations and relocations as required to support the business needs of the District

• Provides network support and security for operations in the WAN/LAN environment

• Monitors and tunes the District network for optimal performance including quality of service for voice over IP

• Provides input to management for network design and procurement of network equipment and supplies

• Evaluates overall network requirements for performance availability utilization and reliability

• Schedules and prioritizes work to accommodate IT and customer needs while minimizing impact on current projects and operations.

• Recommends communication vendor products and services

• Informs management of potential service level problems before they occur and communicates solutions

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.

• Position may require travel to and from job-related locations during the course of a scheduled workday subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business. May lift pull/push up to 40 pounds.

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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