BD Engineer Network

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JOB TITLE: BD ENGINEER NETWORK PAY GRADE: IT 10 DUTY DAYS: 226 FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT DATE REVISED: 09/02/2026 HC FUNDING SOURCE: THIS POSITION IS BOND FUNDED.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or a Diploma from an accredited technical institute and ten (10) years recent support experience with direct emphasis on network system architecture and design is required. The incumbent should have received technical certifications equivalent to either a CCIE certification and/or a CCNP certification. A minimum of five (5) years of recent advanced network system design and system integration experience is preferred. SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Proficiency

with

various

network

system

applications

and

utilities

including

but

not

limited

to

Word,

Excel,

Visio,

Nagios, WhatsUp, VMWare, diagnostic utilities, and various scripting tools.

Profound

comprehension

of

fundamental

networking

protocols,

encompassing

TCP/IP,

BGP,

OSPF,

EIGRP,

VLANs, MultiCast/UniCast, and STP.

Extensive

practical

experience

with

enterprise-level

networking

hardware,

such

as

core

and

distribution

switches, high-capacity routers, and sophisticated security appliances.

Expertise

in

industry-standard

security

practices,

specifically

in

VPN

configuration,

Access

Control

Lists

(ACLs),

and firewall policy administration.

Adeptness

in

Python,

Ansible,

or

comparable

scripting

tools

to

facilitate

network

automation

and

infrastructure-as-code strategies.

Possession

of

pertinent

industry

networking

certifications

is

preferred

as

evidence

of

technical

expertise

and

ongoing professional growth.

Demonstrated

capability

to

resolve

intricate

network

complications

rapidly

while

under

significant

pressure.

Exceptional

oral

and

written

communication

abilities

for

recording

network

architectures

and

partnering

with

diverse technical teams.

Dedication

to

lifelong

learning

and

the

capacity

to

incorporate

modern

technologies,

including

AI-based

network oversight and cloud-native systems, into current frameworks. JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY: Incumbent performs management duties and technical work associated with the production data and voice network for the district. This position is responsible for the network planning, project management, technical recommendations, and executive briefings to management. This position requires combining network design skills with business knowledge and should demonstrate strong technical expertise. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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Strong

interpersonal

and

communication

skills;

acting

as

a

vendor

liaison,

making

presentations

to

customer

or

client audiences or professional peers, and working closely with upper management.

Ability

to

solve

problems

quickly

and

completely.

Ability

to

identify

tasks

which

require

automation

and

automate

them.

Work

closely

with

business

management

to

determine

business

process

and

productivity

needs

and

an

appropriate technology strategy to support business goals.

Analyze

technical

needs,

requirements,

and

the

state

of

the

network's

infrastructure

design,

integration,

and

operations. Work with technical management to architect and integrate network systems that effectively reflect business needs, service-level and availability requirements, and other enterprise system technology parameters.

Develop

design

principles,

models,

plans,

internal

standards,

budgets,

and

processes

based

on

industry

best

practices.

Establish

governing

principles

for

network

design

and

deployment.

Participate

in

selection

of

networking

technologies

and

products

for

implementation.

Lead

teams

of

other

network

analysts

and

engineers

in

developing

detailed

designs

and

quality-control

mechanisms during implementation.

Communicate

the

role

and

value

of

the

network

to

the

organization

and

present

the

business

case

for

technology investments.

Continually

update

understanding

of

business

and

technology

status

and

objectives

and

respond

to

strategic

design requests as the business evolves.

Perform

other

related

work

as

assigned.

Manage

incident

analysis

occurring

in

the

network

and

work

with

other

Technology

Group

staff

to

develop recommendations to improve enterprise systems.

Write

and

deliver

reports

on

projects

and

document

system

designs

and

architecture.

Research

new

products

and

technologies.

Maintain

organized

documentation

of

the

network

environment.

Provide

an

exceptional

customer

experience

for

all

AISD

stakeholders

with

intentional

and

professional practices

that promote a culture of respect.. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular attendance is required for this position.

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Tools/Equipment

Used:

Standard

office

equipment

including

personal

computer

and

peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; Extensive walking may occur, occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 45 pounds) Environment: Standard office setting, sometimes noisy; travel to campuses and district locations Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS: Incumbents may work under the general supervision of the appropriate supervisor of the department. Incumbent is expected to make decisions, prioritize, and perform work in a timely manner and solve problems without consulting the supervisor. Supervisor provides guidance and direction when special projects arise, when clarification on specifications is necessary, and in review of the final work product. Contacts include department co-workers, various district personnel that represent the users, vendors, and outside organizations. The Austin Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. I have read & acknowledged the job description above. Employee Signature:

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