Network Engineer - Team Lead

Job Title

Position Title

Network Engineer - Team Lead

Location

1425 E. Warren Ave., Detroit, MI 48207

Salary Range

$102,471 - $132,609

Reports to

Executive Director, Technology Infrastructure

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Telecommuting Eligibility

Site-based. Not eligible for telecommuting.

Position Summary

The Network Engineer - Team Lead is a senior technical leadership role within the Technology Infrastructure Department responsible for leading the secure design, implementation, documentation, support, and continuous improvement of DPSCD's enterprise network environment. This position provides expert guidance across WAN, LAN, wireless, Internet, firewall, VPN, network access control, voice, video, monitoring, and related infrastructure services while mentoring network engineering staff and strengthening team execution.

The role requires a security-focused network professional who can align network operations with the District's overall cybersecurity strategy, bring cross-functional teams together around security priorities, use data and process discipline to improve reliability, and lead large-scale technical projects with clear planning, risk management, stakeholder communication, and executive-ready reporting.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, network engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent education, certifications, and directly applicable experience may be considered.
• CCNA or equivalent network certification required; CCNP or equivalent advanced network certification preferred.
• Security-focused certification such as Security+, Cisco Security, Fortinet, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent preferred.
• ITIL, project management, or process improvement certification preferred, or demonstrated equivalent experience developing disciplined operational practices.
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