Structured Cabling Designer (Network and Telecom Engineer III)

Job Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for designing, building, testing, implementing, and supporting network, messaging, and telecom technologies. Activities include planning and optimizing the telecommunications networks; conducting scheduled maintenance, diagnosing, and troubleshooting faults and undertaking repairs; monitoring of the network for alarms or conditions that may require special attention to avoid impact on the network's performance; and managing site acquisition activities related to network, and, telecom installations. Responsible for the design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of the networks such as LAN, WAN, WLAN and MAN. Exercises technical supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location

Alamo Regional Security Operation Center (ARSOC), 683 Davy Crockett Road, San Antonio, TX 78226

Work Hours

7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

Leads and coaches others on the installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of complex networks, telecom, infrastructure across multiple enterprise systems and platforms.

Develops internal and external interface compatibility of the network, messaging, telecom and multiple enterprise subsystems.

Performs scripting by using a tool or combination of tools to automate a task or a series of tasks and understands impact across multiple enterprise systems and platforms.

Designs, develops, and complies with Service Level Agreements and Operational Level Agreements.

Designs and documents new or modified network, messaging, telecom and/or test activities/results, installation instructions and other areas such as error handling, across multiple enterprise systems and platforms.

Collaborates with developers and is responsible for monitoring and oversight of development operations.

Defines and oversees technology to implement automation and orchestration.

Sets standards and expectations of requirements gathering relative to network, messaging, or telecom systems and understands impact across multiple enterprise systems and platforms.

Leads the technical evaluation and selection process for improving network performance by overseeing and participating in gap analysis studies, identifying feasible alternative solutions, recommending and/or approving the scope of modifications, and validating metrics and key performance indicators.

Manages site acquisition activities related to network infrastructure installations.

Leads short- and long-term planning efforts with management across multiple enterprise systems and platforms.

May lead in the development and testing of capacity planning models and load-balancing and redundancy solutions using a variety of techniques to

Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

Seven (7) years of relevant networking experience.

Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.Preferred Qualifications

Five (5) years’ experience in structured cabling.

Knowledge of industry standards and codes (BICSI, NEC, EIA/TIA, NFPA).

Two (2) years’ project management experience.

Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.

Applicant Information

Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.

If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of development, security, & operations principles and methods

Knowledge of network security concepts, firewalls, and load balancers

Knowledge of the practical application of role-specific engineering and technology

Skill in utilizing a broad range of network system monitoring and management tools

Skill in applying a broad range of telecom & radio principles

Skill in working in an agile environment

Skill in successfully communicating with people at all levels

Skill in leading teams

Ability to use sophisticated test equipment

Ability to provide demonstrations and presentations to both individuals and small groups

Ability to create both technical and non-technical end-user documentation

Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations

Ability to work primarily in an office environment