Network Engineer I

Network Engineer I

Salary

$86,282.00 - $129,424.00 Annually

Location

Gilbert, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

27-0027

Department

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Division

IT INFRASTRUCTURE

Opening Date

09/10/2026

Closing Date

10/4/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

• Description
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We Are Seeking

Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a Network Engineer I ready to keep a growing citys technology running strong. In this role, youll support and maintain enterprise systems across our data center - both physical and virtual - and partner directly with staff and stakeholders to shape where our technology goes next while advising leadership on risk. Youll get hands-on with the full stack of the Towns network: analyzing, designing, installing, configuring, and maintaining routers, switches, firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPN, and wireless equipment.

Essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Architect, install, and support connectivity for the Towns LAN/WAN network, solving complex problems that keep services running smoothly for the people who rely on them;
• Lead the implementation of enterprise networking systems, bringing your expertise to project meetings that shape what equipment and solutions we choose;
• Serve as a go-to technical resource for your teammates, helping the whole team deliver better service;
• Bring your judgment to the table - youll have real ownership in shaping recommendations, not just following a script;
• Architect, manage, and support backup solutions that keep systems and applications highly available and running when it counts;
• View the full job description here.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline

Position Closes 10/4/2026

On-demand virtual Interview Invitations Sent 10/6/2026

On-demand virtual Interviews Due 10/11/2026

Interview Invitations Sent 10/15/2026

In-person Interviews 10/22/2026

About You

Were looking for someone whos curious about how networks work, steady under pressure, and genuinely enjoys building systems that just work. If you like solving hard problems, want to grow your skills in enterprise network design and security, and want your work to have a visible, local impact, youll fit right in on our team.

To join us as a Network Engineer I, youll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management, Information Systems, or a closely related field. However, a non-technical degree can be acceptable if complemented with the appropriate certifications and/or experience;
• Three years of experience in the Information Technology industry;
• Two years of Enterprise Network Design and Administration, including Firewall Security;
• Must be able to pass a Police background check;
• Valid Arizona Driver License;
• Must participate in on-call rotation;
• CISCO CCNA preferred;
• CompTIA Network + preferred.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Exempt - ineligible for overtime compensation.

This department is currently working in a hybrid environment, with partial remote work. Modified work privileges are approved at the sole discretion of the department director; as such, the department reserves the right to modify or discontinue modified work arrangements at any point. Town of Gilbert employees are required to reside in the state of Arizona by their hire date.

Why Team Gilbert?

We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide.

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

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Do you have a bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a closely related field?

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• No

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This position requires the ability to pass a Police Department background check. Are you willing to undergo this process?

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• No

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This position requires participation in an on-call rotation. Are you willing and able to participate?

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• No

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Do you have any relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CompTIA Network+, AWS Cloud Practitioner) that would pertain to the job?

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• No

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If you answered yes to the question above, please list your certifications.

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Do you have any professional, internship, help desk, or military IT experience?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have administering enterprise routers and switches (any vendor)?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• More than one year, less than three years
• More than three years, less than five years
• More than five years

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How many years of experience do you have with load balancer configuration and administration?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• More than one year, less than three years
• More than three years, less than five years
• More than five years

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How many years of experience do you have with networking configurations such as ACLs, NAT, and VPNs?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• More than one year, less than three years
• More than three years, less than five years
• More than five years

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How many years of experience do you have with cloud computing services such as Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS)?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• More than one year, less than three years
• More than three years, less than five years
• More than five years

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Do you have any exposure to virtualized networking or cloud-based network security concepts (through coursework, certification, internship, or hands-on lab work)?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the question above, please describe your experience below.

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Do you have experience in a help desk, desktop support, or IT support role that involved troubleshooting network connectivity issues?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the question above, please describe your experience below.

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Do you have experience creating technical documentation such as network diagrams, configuration guides, or standard operating procedures?

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• No

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If you answered yes to the question above, please describe your experience below.

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The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

• Veteran
• Disabled Veteran
• Veterans Spouse / Surviving Spouse
• Disabled Person

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Employer Town of Gilbert

Address 50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone (480) 503-6823

Website https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs