| Location | Tampa, FL |
| Job Title | NETWORK ENGINEER I | ||||||||
| Client Company/Dept. Name | Hillsborough County Aviation Authority | ||||||||
| Address | Tampa International Airport, 4100 George J. Bean Parkway | City Name | Tampa | State Name | FL-Florida | Zip Code | 33607 | If others (Address) | |
| Duration of the project | Project Start Date | 1-Oct-26 | Project End Date | 30-Sep-27 | Due date for Resume submission | 8-Sep-26 | |||
| No. of Openings | 1 | No. of Maximum Submissions | 1 | ||||||
| Job Description | Under the general direction of the Senior Manager of Enterprise Network Services, the Network Engineer is responsible for the installation and configuration of switches, routers, firewalls, and associated components to ensure the smooth operation of all Authority network systems. This role handles basic network-related projects independently, addressing advanced work problems and tasks with minimal supervision. Additionally, the Network Engineer I serves as the initial escalation point for unresolved issues from lower support tiers, focusing on areas such as switches, routers, firewalls, controllers, and access points. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS " Performs basic setup, installation, and configuration of operating systems, including networking hardware and software components. " Designs, builds, and implements functional network infrastructure, including LAN, WLAN, and WAN to support organizational needs. " Monitors, diagnoses, and resolves common operating system problems to maintain system performance and reliability. " Assist with troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of operating systems and applications, ensuring minimal disruption to users. " Supports backup and recovery processes to protect data integrity and ensure business continuity. " Assists in evaluating and recommending various software and hardware solutions to meet user needs and enhance operational effectiveness. " Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and may not be responsible for every item listed. | ||||||||
| Skill set info | " Two (2) years of information technology experience in advanced support of switches, routers, firewalls, controllers, access points, network appliances and monitoring tools. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS " Cisco CCIE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES " Knowledge of network switching environments, routers, wireless technologies, and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems. " Knowledge of IP schemas and subnetting and design. " Knowledge of vulnerability identification and remediation techniques to maintain network security and integrity. " Knowledge of datacenter configuration, and storage system technologies, including iSCSI, Fiber Channel, DAS, and NAS, to enhance data management capabilities. " Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. " Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others within and outside the Authority. " Ability to handle restricted, sensitive, and confidential information. " Ability to provide outstanding customer service, serve the public, and represent the Authority with courtesy and professionalism. COMPETENCIES " Self-Management: Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals. " Technical Focus: Maintaining up-to-date knowledge within one's field of expertise; Applying technical skills and knowledge. " Problem Solving: Having the ability to identify problems and issues of varying complexities and to find effective solutions with few guidelines. " Teamwork: The ability to function effectively within a team, contributing positively to collaborative efforts and achieving shared goals by demonstrating communication, collaboration, active listening, conflict resolution, and adaptability to different perspectives while respecting the roles and contributions of others. At times takes lead and positively influences others. PHYSICAL ABILITIES " Standing, walking & sitting up to 6 hours per day " Frequent lifting up to 60 Ibs " Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, dragging, climbing, reaching over-head, kneeling & crawling " Continuous typing " Occasional use of car/light truck " Occasional use of power tools | ||||||||
| Education | " Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Busines Administration, Mathematics, or a related field. " CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA. " Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. | ||||||||
| Certifications (if required) | CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA. | ||||||||
| Documentation Required for submission | Florida Driver License. | ||||||||
| Work Hours | This position requires flexibility to work rotating shifts, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays, to meet the demands of our 24/7 operations. Requires availability for emergency call-in. | ||||||||
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| Work authorization required | US Citizen Only | ||||||||
| Relocation is accepted | No | ||||||||
| Remote work | No | ||||||||
| Additional Notes if any | SUPERVISES OTHERS: NO FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT ( FLSA status is a legal classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act that decides if a worker can get overtime pay. Exempt: These workers do not get overtime pay. They are usually paid a set salary and work in specific executive, administrative, professional, or technical roles. | ||||||||
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