Salary : $79,541.28 - $114,765.87 Annually
Location : Phoenix, AZ
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 7625-26E-01
Division: Technical Services Division
Opening Date: 08/07/2026

Summary Statement

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking experienced professionals for the Wide Area Network Engineer positions. Under general direction, is responsible for independent work of considerable difficulty designing, implementing and managing a communications network to include local and/or wide area computer network(s) and advising a small group of network support specialists engaged in a variety of technical support activities such as the design, installation, testing, modification, enhancement, and maintenance of local and/or wide area computer networks; and performs related work as assigned. This is a competitive classification.

This recruitment will be used to establish an eighteen-month (18) eligibility list which will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Apply promptly; application period may close without notice.

Must successfully complete the examination process.
Qualifications Appraisal Board (QAB) - weighted 100%

NOTE: This position will be assigned to the Wireless Systems Bureau. Experience in Digital Land Mobile Radio and Microwave Radio Networks is highly desirable.
Essential Functions (not intended to be all inclusive)

1. Designs, acquires, installs, maintains, configures, and upgrades communications systems and network hardware (e.g. hubs, routers, switches, cabling, servers, backup systems, interface cards, printers, modems, etc.) and software (e.g. operating systems, utility systems, security systems, etc.) to ensure the network is running at optimal performance levels.

2. Provides technical assistance and information to clients.

3. Monitors LAN/WAN data traffic to ensure that all data packets are being delivered to correct destinations.

4. Configures hubs, routers, and switches to maintain optimal performance levels.

5. Serves as the network communications administrator.

6. Researches, develops, implements, and enforces data communications security.

7. Advises management on in-house and industry trends in data communications networks.

8. Contracts with, and supervises, contracted network specialists and consultants.

9. Evaluates network communications hardware and software to ensure the products can accomplish specific tasks using a personal computer, appropriate hardware and software, and utility and development tools.

10. Remains current on job-specific knowledge and trends through training courses, workshops, seminars, and professional associations/publications.

11. Prepares informational and technical reports.

12. Serves as a liaison between the Department, Unit and other agencies, and associations to investigate and resolve communications network problems.

13. Researches and evaluates new and/or upgraded communications and network hardware and software for current or long range needs, and recommends acquisitions.

14. Works with network support specialists to ensure network backup procedures are completed properly.

15. Responds to 24-hour calls for emergency technical assistance to return network communications programs and systems to operational mode.

16. Serves as a technical advisor on boards of national, state, and local project planning committees for law enforcement information resources.

17. Serves on committees and tasks forces for the Department.

18. Implements data wiring from punch downs to hubs to distribute activity loads using LAN management soft-ware to analyze activity per segment.

19. Maintains an accurate inventory of all network communications components to ensure inventory levels are maintained, and appropriate transfers are filed with the Department.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Knowledge of:
1. network design concepts.
2. troubleshooting techniques on hardware and software.
3. the capabilities and operation of personal computers and network communications equipment.
4. network communications issues and service types.
5. sources of information on technological trends.
6. data wiring topologies, design, and techniques.

Skill in:
1. installing, configuring, and maintaining network communications equipment.
2. learning new technological trends and applying them to existing situations.
3. project management.

Ability to:
1. develop and maintain effective working relationships.
2. read and interpret written materials.
3. analyze information and draw valid conclusions.
4. communicate orally in one-on-one and group situations.
5. adapt to rapidly developing and changing technology.
6. effectively communicate in writing to all levels of people.
7. perform short and long range planning.
Minimum Qualifications

Requires four (4) years experience providing technical support to local/wide area networks including designing, installing, testing, modifying, enhancing, and maintaining a local/wide area computer network. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in computer science or related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Must successfully complete the examination process.

Progression to the next pay level/step requires an overall performance rating of at least "Standard" in the last 12 months.

FLSA Status: Exempt
A summary of the Arizona Department of Public Safety Benefits is linked
01

Select the option below that best describes your years of experience providing technical support to local/wide area networks including designing, installing, testing, modifying, enhancing, and maintaining a local/wide area computer network.

• At least four (4) years
• At least three (3) years
• Less than three (3) years

02

Describe the specific experience which qualifies you for this position. Include the employer where you gained this experience. This employment should also be included in the Work Experience section of your application.
03

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in COMPUTER SCIENCE or a related field?If using a degree to substitute for one (1) year of the required experience, you must submit a copy of your official/unofficial transcript or degree

• Yes
• No

04

If applicable, please list your degree and major and/or the number of college units you have completed.
05

Please describe any experience you have with Land Mobile Radio Networks.
06

Please describe any experience you have with Microwave Radio Networks.
07

Please describe any experience you have working with FortiNet firewalls and switches.
08

Please describe any experience you have working with Extreme Networks switches.
09

Please describe any experience you have working with Extreme Networks wireless access points.
10

I have read, understand, and agree to the requirements and working conditions associated with this classification.

• Yes
• No

11

Are you legally entitled to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

12

DPS Guidelines for Tattoos, Body Art, and Body Alterations include but are not limited to the following:• Tattoos, body art, and body alterations on exposed areas of the head, face, tongue, mouth, teeth, neck, and chest, are prohibited.• Tattoos on the face are prohibited, except for cosmetic tattoos correcting medical conditions or permanent facial makeup that adheres to grooming standards.I understand, if employed by the Department of Public Safety, I will need to meet the standards above.

• Yes
• No

13

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or an offense which would be a felony if committed in the state of Arizona?

• Yes
• No

14

I understand if selected for a position, I will take a polygraph and answer questions regarding my background including any past drug use. Providing untruthful or misleading answers will result in disqualification. I certify the responses I provide to the following questions regarding my prior drug use will be true and accurate to the best of my recollection.

• Yes
• No

15

Have you ever sold, produced, cultivated, or transported marijuana, or any other drug, for sale?

• Yes
• No

16

Please select the option below which details any marijuana usage (e.g., THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, or marijuana extracts) legally or illegally within the last six (6) months.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 15 times
• 16 - 25 times
• 26 - 35 times
• 35 to 50 times

17

Please select the option that details any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance usage NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony within the last seven (7) years. (Does not include marijuana or heroin.)

• None
• 1 time
• 2 - 3 times
• 4 - 5 times
• 6 - 8 times
• More than 8 times

18

Please select the option that details any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance usage NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony since turning 21 years of age. (Does not include marijuana or heroin.)

• None
• 1 time
• 2 - 3 times
• 4 - 5 times
• 6 - 8 times
• More than 8 times

19

Please select the option below which indicates your usage of any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony during your lifetime. (Does not include marijuana or heroin.)

• None
• 1 time
• 2 - 3 times
• 4 - 5 times
• 6 - 8 times
• More than 8 times

20

Please select the option below which details any Adderall or similar drug usage within the last three (3) years NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

21

Please select the option below which details any steroid or similar drug usage within the last three (3) years NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

22

Please select the option below which details your heroin usage over your lifetime.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

Required Question