Network Systems Engineer Ii
Network Systems Engineer Ii
Network Systems Engineer Ii
41N24
NETWORK SYSTEMS ENGINEER II
DEFINITION
Under direction, provides technical support for the Countys infrastructure of Local Area
Networks (LANs), Wide Area Network (WAN) and other related data network
telecommunications equipment, including: Routers, Switches, Virtual Private Networks
(VPNs) and Firewalls; performs complex network trouble-shooting tasks utilizing high
level network trouble-shooting tools; responsible for all aspects of network data
communications equipment and services; evaluates and tests new technology related to
data communications and its associated Operating System (IOS) levels; and other duties
as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Network Systems Engineer II is the fully experienced journey-level in the series,
performing complex network trouble-shooting tasks utilizing high level network troubleshooting tools such Network Protocol Analyzers, PING and Trace routes utilities.
Incumbents at this level are responsible for all aspects of network data communications
equipment and services, i.e. Domain Name Services, Remote Access, Dynamic
Addressing, Directory Services, Authentication, Repudiation, Logging, monitoring
Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Local area networks, Cisco Routers, and LAN
Switching configurations, communications with remote access including VPN, Frame
Relay, T1, E1, DS-3 connectivity, problem solving, technical training and network
security. Network Systems Engineer II works closely with vendors and technical
personnel from other County departments and may act as the technical lead in IT-related
project teams. Network Systems Engineer II has the primary responsibility for evaluating
and testing new technology related to data communications and its associated Operating
System (IOS) levels.
Network Systems Engineer II is distinguished from Network Systems Engineer I in that
the latter is the entry level of the series responsible for first-level problem resolution and
performance of some of the Network Systems Engineer II tasks in a learning/training
capacity, particularly related to network services. Network Systems Engineer I performs
network trouble-shooting and implements network equipment configuration and
installation, and is responsible for first and second-level network problem resolution and
performance of site surveys for new LAN installations and upgrades for sites.
Network Systems Engineer II is distinguished from Network Systems Engineer III in that
the latter performs the most complex LAN/WAN technical tasks to develop and maintain
the Countys network infrastructure, manages complex and large technical projects,
mentors and develops staff skills, formulates network integration solutions, designs
network integrity, reliability, and availability into the infrastructure, participates in
standards organizations, develops standards specifications for use throughout the
network, conducts research and development into new technologies, advances the state of
the county network services, and facilitates communication among all stakeholders to
define project scope, set priorities, sequence implementation, and ensure appropriate
monitoring of technology solutions.
County of Monterey
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County of Monterey
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10. Assists in providing troubleshooting and/or disaster recovery services to client remote
networks as needed.
11. Conducts portions of and/or assists other Telecom personnel in preparing materials
for technical presentations made to clients and data center personnel.
12. May assist in training less experienced personnel as assigned and required.
13. Performs other tasks as assigned (which may include Network Systems Engineer I
duties).
QUALIFICATIONS
A combination of experience, education, and/or training which substantially demonstrates
the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Knowledge and Skills: In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities referenced in
the Network Systems Engineer I job specification, incumbents must possess the
following:
Working Knowledge of:
1. Various VPN and Firewalls Architectures, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Secure
ID, IPSec, and Token Authentication-based technologies
2. Multi-layer switching, Optical Network Systems (ONS) integration, configuration
and troubleshooting in an enterprise LAN/WAN environment
3. UNIX, LINUX, and Windows NT and 2000 hardware/software enterprise
architectures, including Sun Microsystems, Blade Servers, SAN and NAS
4. WAN Communications Protocols (Frame Relay, ISDN, ATM), IP Routing Protocols
(IGRP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)
5. ATM and Voice Technologies, IP Telephony, DSL, VHDSL
6. Public infrastructure connections and interconnections to LANs and WANs
7. Standard Telecommunications Circuit designations such as DS-0, T-1, DS-3, OC-3,
and OC-12
8. Client Server and Web-based architectures, software licensing rules and regulations
and MS Exchange 5.5 and 2003 in a large NT multi-domain environment
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Three (3) years of experience working with network management and monitoring
tools, such as: HP Open View, Cisco Works, Network Observer, Solar Winds,
Sniffer Protocol LAN/WAN Analyzer, and SNMP. Extensive experience in
LAN/WAN integration, maintenance and troubleshooting, and extensive
experience configuring and maintaining routing protocols, such as EIGRP, BGP,
OSPF and RIP. Proven experience in supporting data communications
environments including configuration and administration of Virtual Private
Networks (VPNs), Firewalls, and security policy management.
Two (2) or more certifications from Cisco, such as CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, CCDP and
Microsoft, such as MCSE for Windows 2000, or certifications in UNIX or Linux are
desirable.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
The physical and sensory abilities required for this classification include:
1. Sight in order to read computer screens and standard computer printouts
2. Strength to lift a 50-pound object, without assistance, and items weighing up to 150
pounds with assistance
3. Coordination and equilibrium sufficient to climb a ladder and maintain balance while
pulling cable
4. Visual color discrimination sufficient to distinguish the color codes of wire and
schematic drawings
5. Manual and finger dexterity sufficient to work with hands in close tolerances and to
work with extremely small electronic components
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CLASS HISTORY
Class Code:
Established Date:
Revised Date:
Former Title:
CLASS DATA
41N24
April 8, 2003
February, 2005
N/A
3/10/05
Date
Job Group:
03
EEO Category:
P
Work Comp. Code:
8810
Bargaining/Employee Unit: J
FLSA:
C
MOCO OT:
Y