There is currently one (1) opening for an IT Network Engineer III located at our Headquarters facility in downtown Los Angeles.

This recruitment may result in an eligibility list*.

In this role, youll serve as an IT Network Engineer III. You will contribute to the design, maintenance, and support of Metropolitans enterprise network systems that support communications across the organization. This position requires specialized expertise in Cisco network equipment and plays a critical role in supporting multiple upcoming Cybersecurity Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) initiatives. Youll help ensure the reliability, performance, and security of critical network infrastructure that supports a mission-driven organization. What Youll Do  Contribute to the design of network systems and provide ongoing support for enterprise network infrastructure.  Track, monitor, and troubleshoot network hardware and software.  Perform network configuration, optimization, installation, upgrades, and testing.  Analyze service requests and provide customer assistance and technical solutions.  Perform network research and development to support system improvements.  Design, maintain, and support network infrastructure including:  Cisco and Arista routers and Layer 3 internal and external routing protocols.  Cisco and Arista switches and Layer 2 services such as VLANs, trunks, port-channels, and spanning tree protocols.  Palo Alto firewalls including security policies, VPN, and network address translation.  F5 application load balancing and Web Application Firewall services.  IP address management (IPAM) services including DNS and DHCP.  Layer 1 services including single-mode fiber, multimode fiber, fiber trays, and power distribution units. Who Were Looking For  A network engineering professional with experience supporting enterprise network environments.  A problem-solver with strong troubleshooting skills across network hardware and software.  An effective collaborator capable of supporting complex infrastructure and cybersecurity-driven initiatives.  An engineer with experience supporting campus, data center, and cloud network environments.

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.To view the full job description click here: IT Network Engineer III

Schedule: 44/36, Monday through Friday/Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday. Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm.

Hybrid: Metropolitans current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

This position may require coming into the office more than 2 days per week based on business needs.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience.

Relevant Experience is defined as: experience supporting in each of the following areas: network operations, campus network environments, data center networks, AND cloud network environments.CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTSEmployees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations:Certificates: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or equivalent (such as network certifications from Cisco, Palo Alto, Arista, or F5) License(s): Valid California Class C Drivers License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

BENEFITS

 Competitive compensation

 Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.  Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.  Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System  Tuition reimbursement  Training and advancement opportunities  On-site fitness center  Excellent working environment  Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis

 Public transportation reimbursements

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)

Application Filing Period: Closes at 11:59 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Eligibility List*: An eligibility list is a list of qualified candidates created when a job posting states that one will be established.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications listed in the original posting and successfully pass all stages of the recruitment processbut are not selected for the initial vacancymay be placed on this list for future openings.

The list may be used to invite candidates to participate in a selection interview for a future vacancy in the same classification / title (if there is one). The duration of the list depends on the applicable bargaining unit.

Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.

Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).

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