Network & Telecommunication Senior Analyst

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Network & Telecommunication Senior Analyst

Description

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Police Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as the Network & Telecommunication Senior Analyst. This is a regular full-time, exempt hourly position with benefits. The anticipated work schedule for this position is a Monday-Friday, on-site; on-call and weekends as needed.

Why work for Chandler?

• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation upon employee contribution
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Who we are

The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 348 sworn officers and 192 civilians, serves a growing population of approximately 290,000 residents. The organization is divided into three main divisions, one bureau, and many sections/units. The Patrol Operations Division three precincts, 1) Main Station - Downtown & North Chandler, 2) Desert Breeze - West Chandler, and 3) Chandler Heights - South Chandler, work in concert with the Criminal Investigations Bureau, Operational Support Bureau, and Professional Services Division to meet the needs of the community. The members of the Chandler Police Department are dedicated to the advancement of community policing and the development of a partnership with our citizens. Our mission is, “ To maintain a safe, vibrant community through meaningful engagement and continuous organizational improvement .” We are committed to being a world-class leader in law enforcement. We will pursue and engage the best trained, equipped, and committed professionals who demonstrate the highest standards of performance and best policing practices in partnership with the community.

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment; and, when assigned to the Police Department IT Section, the successful candidate must be able to do the following:

• Lead the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the Police Department and City’s network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and security systems.
• Serve as a technical lead for complex network initiatives, ensuring high availability, security, resiliency, and performance across enterprise environments.
• Drive network architecture planning and long-term strategy to support scalability, modernization, and future growth.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution for critical network issues and outages.
• Establish and maintain network standards, documentation, and best practices, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to network and IT staff, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Stay current with emerging networking and security technologies and proactively recommend improvements.

To view the complete job description, please click here .

Minimum qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 4 years of experience in network design and administration, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
• A valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired qualifications

• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure, including routing, switching, firewalls, WAN, wireless, and high-availability architectures in mission-critical environments.
• Strong expertise in network security and secure network design, including VPNs, firewall technologies, and hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
• Experience supporting Cisco and other networking platforms in production environments, with the ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-layer network issues.
• Familiarity with public sector, public safety, or other highly available and regulated environments.
• Strong communication, documentation, and technical leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to work independently, collaborate effectively, and evaluate emerging technologies to improve performance, security, and operational efficiency.

Supervision

Work is performed under the supervision of a division supervisor or manager. This position does not supervise others.

Application Process

• NeoGov Application
• Preliminary Background Questionnaire Submittal & Review
• Oral Board Interview
• Background Interview
• Interview with Chief of Police

This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits, with Monday-Friday, on-site; on-call and weekends as needed. This opportunity is only open to current City of Chandler employees only. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 6 months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please Click Here .

Closing Date/Time: 2/13/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

Salary:

$96,740.80 - $140,275.20 Annually