IT Infrastructure Project Network Engineer
Published Date: Feb 10, 2025
Location: US
Company: Los Angeles Unified School District
SALARY DETAILS
$49.19- $60.49 per Hour
APPLICATION FILING DATES
Application period closes on Monday, March 3rd, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Open: 02/10/2025
Close: 03/03/2025
INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD
We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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THIS POSITION
Provides technical expertise on projects; and leads or implements the installation and upgrading of computer, data, telecommunication, public address, closed circuit television (CCTV), cable television (CATV), intrusion alarm systems, and converged systems.
BENEFITS
Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service. Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs moderately complex network management design integration with other system solutions to ensure an integrated system with automated network management capabilities.
- Plans, forecasts, implements, and identifies resource requirements for network systems.
- Conducts design reviews of IT systems.
- Conducts quality assurance reviews of IT systems installations.
- Assists in designing solutions aligned with established architecture to meet the requirements of customers.
- Provides technical expertise on projects for voice, video, and data systems, including but not limited to:
- LANs and WLANs
- Intercommunication, public address, and intrusion alarm systems
- CCTV
- Converged networks
- Identifies, evaluates, and assists staff in the selection of hardware, software, and services to meet specifications and requirements.
- Maintains local area network (LAN), wireless local area network (WLAN), and wide area network (WAN) installation, configuration, and ongoing field service.
- Develops scope and specification requirements for bids and contracts.
- Conducts site surveys and on-site assessments and prepares schematic diagrams for recommended and efficient installations.
- Evaluates new products, performs network problem resolution, and assists in the development and documentation of technical standards and interface applications.
- Monitors protocol compatibility, performs system tuning, and makes recommendations for improvement.
- Assists in developing architectures and planning for enterprise-wide tactical and strategic requirements, systems definition, and feasibility determination within a complex system environment.
- Plans, analyzes, and coordinates site equipment requirements.
- Assists in developing and implementing a multi-system capacity plan.
- Plans and oversees the implementation of system installations and ensures network connectivity.
- May act as a Project Leader on a school site for office system installations and configurations.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
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Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in:
- Math
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Electrical Engineering
- Or a related field
- Qualifying experience in addition to that listed below may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience
- Three years of journey-level experience installing, designing, configuring, and/or maintaining:
- Computer data systems or Telecommunications systems or Converged systems
Special Requirements
- Required Certification:
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Preferred Certifications:
- Certified Wireless Networking Professional (CWNP) Certifications:
- Certified Wireless Analysis Professional (CWAP)
- Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP)
- Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- HP ATP - FlexNetwork Solutions V3
- Aruba Certified Mobility Expert (ACMX)
- Alcatel Lucent Certified System Expert (ACSE)
- Certified Wireless Networking Professional (CWNP) Certifications:
- Highly Preferred Certifications:
- BICSI Registered Cable Distribution Designer (RCDD)
- Avaya Certified Solution Specialist (ACSS)
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
- Or equivalent
Special Note
- Employees in this class may be required to work varying shifts.
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A valid driver's license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and use of a motor vehicle -
This class description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.
- Entrance requirements represent the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and/or abilities.
- To the extent permitted by law, management retains the discretion to add or change typical duties of a position at any time, as long as such addition or change is reasonably related to existing duties.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Local area network (LAN) design principles
- Switching and routing protocols
- Wi-Fi technology and network testing tools
- IP addressing, subnet schemes, and Voice over IP (VoIP) routing
- Industry-standard network engineering specifications
- Cisco and Alcatel switches and routers
- Windows and Apple server environments
- Networking protocols (NetBIOS, IPX, TCP/IP)
- Copper and fiber cable topologies
- Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project
Ability to:
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot LANs, including wireless networks
- Assess IT system designs for compliance with standards
- Configure servers, computers, and networking equipment
- Develop and adjust project plans using Microsoft Project
- Prepare clear reports and technical documentation
- Identify and resolve complex networking issues
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently
- Analyze and interpret technical materials and procedures
- Build and maintain effective working relationships
Physical Requirement:
- Lift and carry tools and materials up to 50 pounds safely
EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS
This position requires a technical assessment and interview as part of the selection process.
Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net and @successfactors.com as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder. We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request we will be adhering to a pre-planned employment assessment schedule. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the hiring process section of our website at https://careers.lausd.org
APPLICATION PROCESS
ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION
The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.
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