LA Metro is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to spearhead the implementation of a robust enterprise network. As the key transportation planner and operator for one of the nation’s largest counties, employing over 11,000 professionals, LA Metro is dedicated to continuously enhancing the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of Los Angeles County's transportation system. Within the Information and Technology Systems Department (ITS), this role involves overseeing a complex technology infrastructure spanning 25 facilities within a 60-mile radius of the headquarters. Managing over 4,000 computers, 600 servers, 170 critical applications, and a diverse range of communication systems, the Network Engineer will contribute to more than 300 ongoing projects focused on optimizing existing technologies and introducing innovative solutions in alignment with Metro’s strategic business goals. Join us at LA Metro and be part of reshaping transportation in Los Angeles County.

Role Description:

As a Senior Network Engineer at LA Metro, your primary role involves designing and implementing secure network architectures for IT/Small Data Center systems. Your responsibilities include planning and executing security protocols aligned with business strategies, promptly addressing security incidents, and conducting thorough post-event analyses. Additionally, you'll oversee system upgrades, conduct routine security assessments, and seamlessly integrate networks, all aimed at fortifying the network's security posture. Your expertise is crucial in ensuring a resilient and secure environment within LA Metro's network infrastructure.

Key Qualifications:

Education & Certifications: Completion of a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited institution is a mandatory requirement. The ideal candidate has five plus years of Senior-level Network Engineering experience, Cisco CCNA/CCNP certifications, and expertise in managing large mission critical network infrastructure.

Experience: Looking for a Senior Network Engineer with over 5 years of experience in a mission-critical Cisco and Aruba environments, showcasing expertise as a Network Engineer. The candidate should demonstrate proficiency in scrutinizing, setting up, customizing, advancing, and preserving various elements within an expansive enterprise network.

Skills & Qualifications: Five (5) years of verifiable and recent Senior level Network Engineer and experience analyzing, installing, configuring, enhancing, and/or maintaining the components of an enterprise network.

Knowledge of: The basic and advanced functions for the core hardware and software components that comprise complex large systems or enterprise networks. Analysis and evaluation techniques to plan, design, integrate, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot large complex systems or networks across similar and dissimilar technology platforms. Advisory knowledge of network security is a plus.

Ability and Skill to: Assess, plan, and upgrade enterprise data systems efficiently. Resolve issues without major system disruptions. Apply judgment and creativity in designing and integrating complex networks. Offer alternative solutions within standards. Communicate well with professionals, vendors, and management. Read and interpret technical literature. Manage competing service requests effectively. Must be self-motivated with time management skills.

Full-time Onsite with some flexibility for partial remote work.

Location: Metropolitan Transportation Authority Once Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Salary Range: $131,000.00 to $240,000.00 YR