Network Engineer, Zone 7

SALARY: $173,846.40 – $211,369.60 / Yearly (Effective 6/22/2025, salary range will increase to $184,267.20 – $224,057.60 / Yearly)

Join the Zone 7 Water Agency team as our Network Engineer and assist in the determination and implementation of the Zone 7 Water Agency’s network.

This position is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and optimal performance of the Agency’s network systems and servers, as well as providing expert-level support for network-related issues. This position will work with internal and external stakeholders to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cutting-edge solutions, and develop and implement information technology (IT) related policies, procedures, and best practices.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Education:

The equivalent of seven (7) years of full-time, progressively responsible experience in network systems analysis, network systems administration, and network systems management.

Substitution:

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

LICENSING and CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License
• Professional Certification as a Cisco Certified
• Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Sonic Wall Security Professional (CSSP), or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
• Possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate is highly desirable

BENEFITS

Zone 7 offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the needs of a diverse workforce and their families. These benefits include but are not limited to:

• Health & Well-Being (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, EAP)*
• Financial Security (Defined Retirement, 457 or Roth plans)*
• Alameda County Retirement Assoc.
• Work/Life Balance (12 paid holidays and up to 4 paid floating holidays; vacation and sick leave accrual; vacation purchase; childcare resources; up to 8 days of management paid leave, flexible work options upon approval)
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $7,500 per fiscal year

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

 

Apply online by Tuesday, July 1, 2025 @ 5PM