IT Network Engineer III (2 positions)

At The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver pure reliable water to regions serving 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of Talented Employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible.

There are currently two (2) openings for an IT Network Engineer III located at our Headquarters facility in downtown Los Angeles .

This recruitment may result in an eligibility list*.

In this role, you’ll serve as an IT Network Engineer III. You will contribute to the design, maintenance, and support of Metropolitan’s enterprise network systems that support communications across the organization. This position requires specialized expertise in Cisco network equipment and plays a critical role in supporting multiple upcoming Cybersecurity Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) initiatives. You’ll help ensure the reliability, performance, and security of critical network infrastructure that supports a mission-driven organization. What You’ll Do • Contribute to the design of network systems and provide ongoing support for enterprise network infrastructure. • Track, monitor, and troubleshoot network hardware and software. • Perform network configuration, optimization, installation, upgrades, and testing. • Analyze service requests and provide customer assistance and technical solutions. • Perform network research and development to support system improvements. • Design, maintain, and support network infrastructure including: • Cisco and Arista routers and Layer 3 internal and external routing protocols. • Cisco and Arista switches and Layer 2 services such as VLANs, trunks, port-channels, and spanning tree protocols. • Palo Alto firewalls including security policies, VPN, and network address translation. • F5 application load balancing and Web Application Firewall services. • IP address management (IPAM) services including DNS and DHCP. • Layer 1 services including single-mode fiber, multimode fiber, fiber trays, and power distribution units. Who We’re Looking For • A network engineering professional with experience supporting enterprise network environments. • A problem-solver with strong troubleshooting skills across network hardware and software. • An effective collaborator capable of supporting complex infrastructure and cybersecurity-driven initiatives. • An engineer with experience supporting campus, data center, and cloud network environments.

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• Competitive compensation

• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans. • Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan. • Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System • Tuition reimbursement • Training and advancement opportunities • On-site fitness center • Excellent working environment • Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis

• Public transportation reimbursements

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

Metropolitan is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please reach out to the Human Resources Office at (213) 217-7738 or email jobs@mwdh2o.com. 

In accordance with applicable laws, we provide religious accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, and observances that conflict with work requirements. If you require a religious accommodation during the application, interview, or employment process, please reach out to the EEO Office at (213) 217-5858 or eeooffice@mwdh2o.com. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.