Salary : $112,028.80 - $142,979.20 Annually
Location : San Luis Obispo, CA
Job Type: Permanent - Salary
Job Number: 0425PM-002260-01
Department: Sheriff-Coroner
Division: Sheriff-Coroner
Opening Date: 04/07/2025
Closing Date: 4/20/:59 PM Pacific
About the Position The
Senior Network Engineer will support the Sheriff's Office correctional facilities, focusing on security electronics systems and their supporting IP networks. These systems include, but are not limited to:
- Video surveillance
- Door controls
- Physical and virtual servers
- Enterprise Firewalls
- Enterprise Network switches and routers
The Senior Network Engineer classification is not a part of the Network Engineer career series but is the advanced working and technical lead level network engineer. Incumbents work under general direction and regularly provide technical direction to several network administrators; architects complex, multiple-platform local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs); defines network strategy development and deployment options; researches, analyzes, identifies and defines technology trends/products/concepts; outlines and defines required process changes due to changing requirements and technology; mentors other network engineers; and does other related work as required.
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The Ideal Candidate In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will have experience with:
- Enterprise-wide area network design and maintenance
- Cisco, Checkpoint, and Palo Alto Networks firewalls
- Bosch and Genetec VMS systems
- Supporting multisite video surveillance and door control systems
- Proficiency with Cisco, Aruba (HP), and Fortinet switches
Experience working in law enforcement agency environments is highly desired
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:
Either A: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. In addition, four years of experience involving the analysis, installation, programming, application and/or troubleshooting of networking systems and related equipment.
OR B: An associates degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university or completion from a job-related, accredited vocational institution. In addition, six years of experience involving the analysis, installation, programming, application and/or troubleshooting of networking systems and related equipment.
Licenses and Certificates: Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid California driver license will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
How to Apply Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date.
To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process. If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at . Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
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Supplemental Information BACKGROUND CHECK: To accept a position with the Sheriff's Office, you must successfully complete a Sheriff's Background Investigation. Below is a partial list of offenses or issues that may disqualify you from successful completion. Please review the below list:
- Any felony conviction
- Recent misdemeanor conviction, or any two misdemeanor convictions as an adult
- Poor employment history
- Any sale, manufacture, or cultivation of illegal drugs
- Recent use of illegal substances such as opiates, hallucinogens, injectables, cocaine, methamphetamine, or similar substance
- Poor driving record such as numerous hazardous traffic violations or chargeable accidents
- Recent conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or any two convictions for this offense as an adult
- Any act of domestic violence, as defined by law
- Any crime committed against a child
- Behavior or derogatory remarks constituting discrimination or bias toward others based on their race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other protected class
- Any material misstatement of fact or intentional omission of information during the application or background process
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Veteran's Preference Points If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran's credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at .
Make a Difference Employees of the County of San Luis Obispo are public servants who impact the lives of our community every day. From supporting efforts to reduce homelessness, keeping our drinking water clean, or serving the families in need in the community, County employees make a difference.
Compensation and Benefits Your annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package.
For additional information regarding the benefits listed that may be available to you, visit the associated
Benefits-At-A-Glance webpage (click here for link).
Some benefits include: - Medical (PPO, EPO, HDHP), Dental (HMO, PPO) and Vision Insurance
- Health enhancing programs such as Hinge Health, GIThrive and Carrum Health for medical enrollees.
- Cafeteria (County contribution to pay for insurance premiums)
- Free visits to the employee health clinic
- Mental Health resources/benefits including Headspace
- Voluntary insurance plans (life insurance, disability, critical illness and many more)
- A lifelong retirement benefit through the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust
- Optional deferred compensation plan with up to $500 per year match (depending on bargaining unit)
- Tax savings accounts (medical and dependent care)
- Paid personal, sick and vacation days
- 12 paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education and Wellness Allowance
- Post Employment Health Plan
- Family Friendly workplace policies
- Flexible work schedule options
- Rideshare commuter benefits
- Pet Insurance
The County of San Luis Obispo has been recognized as a Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. We support our employees through: childcare assistance, flexible scheduling practices, paid and unpaid leave, comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.
Pension Benefit and Employee Contribution Rates: The County's pension is a defined benefit plan that provides a guaranteed monthly pension payment for life based on your time in service, wages, and other factors. The County is the primary contributor to the pension fund . click apply for full job details