Network & Security Engineer 2

Salary : $100,800.00 - $122,784.00 Annually
Location : 1055 South Grady Way Renton WA 98057, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 25-00025
Department: ES - Information Technology
Opening Date: 02/13/2025
Closing Date: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description
The City of Renton is recruiting to fill a Network and Security Engineer 2 vacancy. This position performs technical, analytical, and professional tasks in the Network Systems work group. Some of the first projects the chosen candidate will be a part of are upgrading Wi-Fi infrastructure in City Hall and around the city in upcoming years, assisting with NAC implementation and upgrade and modernization of our video and SCADA networks. Work is performed independently and as part of a team. Tasks are completed with general guidelines and require some independent judgment. Contribute to the City's vision, mission, and goals in the performance of all job duties. This classification is part of a series and incumbents may also perform duties at the entry level.

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
• VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

Telework Program: The City of Renton supports workers performing in a hybrid capacity (partial telework/in-office) where job responsibilities can be performed remotely. This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement, up to 2 days remote, based on the operational needs of the City and specific Department. Regardless of job title or telework arrangement, City of Renton employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide leadership of projects to design, secure, configure, install, and maintain an integrated, resilient systems infrastructure: wired and wireless networks, cloud services, firewalls, and other security systems.
• Provide technical guidance in the design, implementation, and operation of networked systems; coordinate systems projects including leading, scheduling, and managing system updates, changes, and problem resolution.
• Participate in disaster recovery, and business continuity planning documentation for designated systems. Design and implement periodic tests of the plans.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, maintain, and support various voice and data network systems, including phone systems, network switches, routers, and security appliances.
• Partner with other IT teams in designing and providing platforms and solutions to support business needs.
• Oversee and contribute to daily operations including appropriate documentation of City's voice/data networks and core systems environments.
• Plan, and manage projects, coordinating with vendors, information technology staff and other stakeholders as appropriate or necessary; develop and maintain project schedules.
• Promote cross-training and knowledge transfer between Systems staff, coordinate and provide training to users, IT Staff, and other department personnel.
• Maintain network security consistent with the industry and City security standards, including patch and vulnerability management.
• Review and analyze security policies and make ongoing recommendations for any necessary changes.
• Participate and contribute to afterhours systems maintenance tasks as necessary.
• Evaluate new network infrastructure, including the development of standard requirements for the selection process; provide recommendations for system upgrades or replacements.
• Communicate with IT Teams, customers, and vendors throughout a project, including schedule, scope, risks, and training, implementation, and support requirements
• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individual.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned
• May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.
  
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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Network Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in network engineering or related field.
• Or minimum of 9 years of relevant education and experience

• Valid Driver's License.
• Successful passing of a required background check and national fingerprint-based records check.

• Successful passing of a required driving record check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
• Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate with City employees.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 40 pounds on occasion.
• Bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a typical office environment and outdoors in all weather conditions on occasion.
• Exposure to high voltage wires, hazardous materials, heights, and noise from equipment.
• Noise level out in the field is moderately loud.
• Noise level in the office is moderately quiet.
• Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed.
• May be required to participate in a standby or on-call rotation.

Accommodation
Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact at least 2 days prior to the need.
Selection Procedure

The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.

Communication from the City of Renton:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.
Recruitment Process:
The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check including a national fingerprint-based records check and professional reference check. This position also requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.
This position is represented by AFSCME, Local 2170, and the applicable benefits are as follows:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Employees are offered a choice of medical/vision coverage through either Kaiser Permanente or the City's self-insured plan. Preferred Provider Option is available through the self-insured plan. Rates for both plans are available on the Benefit webpage. Please click on the link at the bottom of the page for details.
• The dental insurance plan covers services such as regular checkups, x-rays, fillings and crowns. Orthodontia coverage is also provided.

Deferred Compensation Program

• The City contributes 3% of the employee's base wage rate into a deferred compensation retirement plan.
• Employees may also set aside a percentage of their earnings on a tax-deferred basis.

Retirement Plan

• Employees are enrolled in either the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS) or the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).
• The following position is required to be enrolled in PSERS*
  • Probation Officer

*If an employee was in PERS prior to 2006, the employee had the choice to remain in the PERS plan.

• Both the employee and employer contribute to the plan.

VEBA
The City contributes 1% of base pay into individual employee VEBA accounts, which can be used to pay out of pocket medical expenses.

Life Insurance

• A group term life insurance policy is provided to each employee at a value equivalent to the annual salary, up to $50,000.
• Each eligible dependent is also provided with a $1,000 policy. There is no cost to the employee.
• Optional supplemental insurance is available for employees and their dependents at group rates.

Long Term Disability Protection

• Many employees are provided with a long term disability policy up to the equivalent of 60% of their salary.

Flexible Benefits

• The City offers employees the opportunity to open two separate tax-free accounts through salary reduction. One account is to pay for expenses not covered by health insurance and the other account is for child care costs.

Vacation

• Employees accrue vacation beginning with the first day of employment as follows: 12 days per year (0-5 years); 18 days per year (6-10 years); 21 days per year (11-15 years); 24 days per year (16-20 years); and 27 days per year (21+ years).
• Employees may access their vacation after six months of employment.

Sick Leave

• Upon employment, the employee receives a sick leave bank of 24 hours, with an additional 24 hours awarded after three months.
• Thereafter, sick leave accrues at the rate of four hours each pay period.

Employee Assistance Program

• A confidential counseling assessment and referral service is available without cost to employees and family members for help with personal, family or job-related problems.

Paydays

• The City of Renton pays employees on the tenth and the twenty-fifth of each month (24 pay periods each year).

Holidays

• The City recognizes eleven holidays and offers two "personal" holidays each calendar year for most employees, unless otherwise specified in a labor contract.

Hours of Work

• Flexible work schedules are available in many departments.

Transportation

• Unlimited free rides on various bus systems as well as various carpool and rideshare options are available for City employees.

Please see the City of Renton Benefits webpage for more information.
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Please explain why you are interested in applying for the Network & Security Engineer 2 position with the City of Renton.
02

What best describes your level of education?

• No college coursework
• Some relevant coursework
• Equivalent to an Associates degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or Network Engineering.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or Network Engineering.
• A Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Security, or Network Engineering.

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What best describes your experience in network engineering or related field.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 2-3 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 4-5 years of experience
• 5 years or more experience

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What cybersecurity tools and/or technologies are you familiar with? Please include approximate years of experience for each item listed. Please also be sure this experience relates back to your job application.
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Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Renton. You will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the education and work experience sections of your application and provide a thorough response to each of the Supplemental Questions. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration.

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