Wireless network engineer Jobs in Saint Paul, MN

WHO WE ARE

This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. Candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Information Services is the central IT department supporting all divisions of the Metropolitan Council. Our 140 team members provide technology, practices, and innovative solutions that enable the core services of the Council.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region :

The Network Architect (Systems Engineer 4) will serve as a lead worker within the Network team. This position will provide work direction for a small team focused on a specific area of IT and expert system design. The ideal candidate will solve problems at an expert level and have administration experience in the following : Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft SQL, Citrix, Microsoft Clustering, Cisco Networking, Checkpoint firewalls, Palo Alto firewalls, and VMware (depending on the sub-team). This position will also partner with Application and Database teams to assist with integration and planning of systems.

Full Salary Range : $47.15 - $76.48 hourly / $98,072 - $159,078 yearly

What you would do in this job

• Serve as lead worker, giving direction on day-to-day work and short-term task planning.
• Administer multiple network, hardware, and software functions that include design / configuration, implementation, systems monitoring, and tuning.
• Lead problem identification, resolution, IT security, proactive problem management, and root cause analysis of system failure.
• Provide architectural design, guiding overall system design and implementation details at a logical as well as physical level.
• Plan, design, and document data communication networks.
• Manage maintenance and repair schedules.
• Coordinate appropriate service outage and recovery communications through the IS Service Desk.
• Work with the change management function.
• Provide guidance to less experienced engineers and administrators.
• Prepare and present network plans to leadership.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Any of the following combinations of completed education (degree field of study in Information Technology, Management of Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field) and experience in a computer infrastructure or networking area :

Experience should include Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft SQL, Citrix, Microsoft Clustering, Cisco Networking, Checkpoint firewalls, Palo Alto firewalls, and VMware.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications) :

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first 6 months on the job :

What you can expect from us :

More about why you should join us!

Additional information

Union / Grade : AFSCME / Grade J

FLSA Status : Exempt

Safety Sensitive : No

What your work environment would be : You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites.

What steps the recruitment process involves :

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then :

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and / or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files / databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and / or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

Security Policy :

This position involves direct access to Criminal Justice Information (CJI) as defined by the FBI CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) security policy. In accordance with section 5.12.1.1 of the FBI CJIS Security Policy, final candidates must agree to submit to a state of residence and national fingerprint-based record check.

If the result of the record check reveals criminal convictions, the nature and circumstances of those convictions will be reviewed by the Metropolitan Transit Police Department and / or the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to determine if access to Criminal Justice Information would be permissible. If it is determined that access to Criminal Justice Information would not be permissible, the candidate will no longer be considered for the position.

IMPORTANT : If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email [email protected] .