Salary: See Position Description
Location : ESD 112 - Vancouver Campus
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: BUSINESS & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Program: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Opening Date: 09/02/2026
Closing Date: 9/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

General Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Information Technology, Infrastructure, the Network Engineer II will provide technology support, expertise, and leadership to the ESD, and the districts that we support. The Network Engineer II will also perform the duties as described in the K-20 Network Support contract with OSPI.

Salary:
The full salary range will be $107,993.60-$131,393.60.00. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

Assignment:
Full Time; Year-Round

Regular attendance required:
Employees are required to maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.
A complete application will include:

1. Work history going back 10 years.
2. At least three professional reference's contact information
3. A Cover Letter expressing interest in the position
4. A Resume that reflects work experience listed on application

Essential Functions/Other Functions
Essential Functions:

1. Design, configure, monitor and maintain both wired and wireless local area networks (LANs).
2. Provide level 2 troubleshooting of client and agency network and other system components.
3. Create and maintain documentation of client and agency networks.
4. Manage procurement and vendor coordination, including building cabling projects, hardware and software procurement, and the purchasing and bid process.
5. Coordinate with network support staff to manage ESD and district LAN services, including E-mail, remote access services, and Internet access.
6. Provide technical and operational guidance and input to ESD and state level decision-makers on network and K-20/Internet access issues.
7. Provide technical information to employees, managers, and other stakeholders.
8. Follow-up with K-20 requests regarding district IP address allocations, trouble tickets, moves, adds, and changes.
9. Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Other Functions:

1. Communicate openly and effectively at all levels within the organization and with various audiences.
2. Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining professionalism and composure.
3. Remain current with network technologies through classes, seminars, and self-directed experiences.
4. Perform other duties and technology related tasks assigned to support the success of the agency and consortium.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma and two years of relevant experience. Equivalent combinations of related education, experience, certification, and training may also be considered.
2. Experience with TCP/IP, PPP, NAT, SIP, RTP, DNS, DHCP, Ping, Telnet, Trace Route, SSH, NFS, TFTP, and protocol analyzers such as WireShark.
3. Experience with network security wired and wireless security protocols and experience "hardening" network
   devices.
4. Experience with current copper and fiber cabling and testing standards.
5. Experience in switches and firewalls configuration and management.
6. Experience with IP addressing and subnetting.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

1. Experience with Microsoft products and services, including: Windows, Windows Server, Office 365, Hyper-V, and related hardware and technology support services.
2. Successful experience in a regional educational service agency or K-12 education environment.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

1. Required to travel to districts served by the ESD and occasional state-wide meetings.
2. Extended or flexible hours to include evenings and weekends as necessary.

Employment Requirements - ESD job offer is contingent upon satisfying the following:

1. Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.

We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families.Full-Time or Part-Time positions working at least 17.5 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at ECE Child Care centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more!

Part-time positions working less than 17.5 hours per week or Temporary positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave. Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment.

For details please visit: for a summary of the Benefits of Employment.
01

Do you have a high school diploma with two years of relevant experience or equivalent combinations of related education, experience, certification, training?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience with TCP/IP, PPP, NAT, SIP, RTP, DNS, DHCP, Ping, Telnet, Trace Route, SSH, NFS, TFTP, and protocol analyzers such as WireShark?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience with network security wired and wireless security protocols and experience hardening network devices?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience with current copper and fiber cabling and testing standards?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience in switches and firewalls configuration and management?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience with IP addressing and subnetting?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you ever been convicted of any crime? Please answer YES or NO.
Note: For the purpose of this question, "convicted" includes: (1) All instances in which a plea of guilty or no contest is the basis of a conviction and (2) All proceedings in which a sentence has been suspended or deferred. You need not list traffic infractions that are not misdemeanors or crimes.
08

If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the following (If you answered NO, please enter N/A):
a. A detailed statement including what occurred, the nature of the offense, charge or warrant;
b. The name and address of the arresting agency;
c. The date of the arrest;
d. The final disposition, if any;
e. If a court was involved, the name and address of the court;
f. The complete arrest report and sentence and judgement; and
g. Attach a complete driving abstract for five years if the arrest was driving related. This can be done in the attachments portion of the application process.
09

Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in Washington, or any other state, province, territory, and/or country? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.
10

Are you presently under investigation in any jurisdiction for possible criminal charges? Please answer YES or NO. If your answer is YES, identify agency and location (street address, city, state), as well as a detailed explanation.
11

Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows: Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020, Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named?

• Yes (It's true), I have NEVER been convicted
• No (It's not true), I HAVE BEEN convicted

12

Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.

• Yes
• No

13

APPLICANT DECLARATION: Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic/phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources.
Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you.
Selecting YES certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application. If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify the employer. You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed.
Selecting YES indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks.

• Yes
• No

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