ITS Network Engineer

Posting Date

12/01/25

Application Deadline

12/04/25

Pay Range

$72,800 - $115,440 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Transportation

About the Position

The Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Network Engineer assists with the operation and maintenance of the MCDOT ITS network.  In this role you will support the ITS Network Administrator, ensuring the reliability and security of MCDOT’s critical ITS infrastructure, located both in the field and in the Traffic Management Center.  Responsibilities include network monitoring and system maintenance, technical support and troubleshooting, configuration and deployment, technical assistance with Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Division programs and projects, and documentation of ITS infrastructure equipment and systems, including performance monitoring. You will also collaborate with other IT departments in the county. Having knowledge in Active Directory, LDAP, OKTA, Palo Alto, Cisco, Ubiquiti and server functions is a plus.

About Us

We value your time.  The time with your family.  The time you spend on the road.  And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• One year of relevant experience in networking

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or closely related field

• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.

Other Requirements

• Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona Driver's license by the time of hire

We Also Value

• Experience in an IT related field such as Computer or Systems Engineering

• Experience with fiber and Radio/Cellular WAN/LAN networks, VLANs and VPNs

• Experience with directly managing and programming IT network equipment including firewalls, switches, hubs and routers through various application and command-line interfaces and protocols

• Experience with the deployment, operations and maintenance of ITS equipment and systems and their use in both a Traffic Management Center environment and within a traffic signal cabinet. (e.g. ATSMPs, DMSs, Traffic Signal Controllers, CCTVs, and Video Detection)

• Experience with Active Directory, virtualization environments, system patching and backup methods and applications

• Experience with camera feeds and video management systems, including associated video streaming technologies and protocols

• Experience with multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating with multiple stakeholders on local and regional implementation projects

Job Contributions

• Actively monitor and maintain MCDOT ITS network in