Salary: $69,550 – $129,500 (Negotiable – based on experience and skills)

Resumes Accepted: October 13, 2025 – October 27, 2025

Days/Hours: Dayshift on-site with on-call nights and weekends (must have 24/7 availability)

Annual Compensation:

Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits; As an employee you do not pay a premium for yourself or any covered dependents for these benefits. This is paid by the agency 100%.
Life Insurance
EAP access (counseling and support services)
3 weeks vacation, 2 weeks sick leave and 100 hours personal leave time
Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), with agency contributions annually
Access to free medical clinic for acute care needs with a primary care provider to include annual physicals, office visits, lab work, and many generic medications through the Employee Benefits Plan for you and your dependents.
Educational Program for approved majors
Uniforms provided

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a dedicated and experienced Network Engineer to join our Information Technology team. This position plays a critical role in maintaining and advancing the technological infrastructure that supports public safety, emergency services, and daily operations of our law enforcement personnel. The ideal candidate will be proactive, security-conscious, and capable of working in a mission-critical, 24/7 environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, monitor, and support LAN/WAN infrastructure including firewalls, switches, routers, and wireless systems.
Maintain and troubleshoot VPN, VoIP, and remote access systems for staff and officers.
Ensure high availability of mission-critical networks, including 911 dispatch, mobile data terminals (MDTs), and in-car video systems.
Configure and maintain network monitoring, logging, and alerting tools.
Collaborate with system administrators, radio technicians, and public safety communications staff on integrated technologies.
Assist in disaster recovery and continuity of operations planning.
Maintain documentation of network configurations, policies, and procedures.
Respond to incidents, perform root cause analysis, and apply corrective actions.
Maintain compliance with CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) and other law enforcement data security standards.

Physical Demands:

Standard office hours with occasional after-hours support, on-call duties, and emergency response.
Some travel within the county for site support and equipment installation.
May require lifting and transporting equipment up to 50 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Must be 18 years old, or older
Must have obtained a high school diploma or GED
Must be a US Citizen or possess a current permanent resident card
Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License or state-issued ID
Must possess a Social Security Card
Must not have been convicted of a felony
Must not have used illegal drugs in the last 12 months
Must not have received a dishonorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces
Must be able to work various shifts, as well weekends, holidays, and emergency events such as hurricanes
Must be able to speak, write, and understand the English language
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or higher certification specializing in datacenter/enterprise.
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with enterprise network infrastructure.
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and firewalls.
Experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, Sophos, or similar network hardware.
Familiarity with network security best practices and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
Must pass a background investigation and obtain CJIS certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting public safety networks, CAD/RMS systems, and radio systems.
Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows Server environments.
Familiarity with video surveillance systems and evidence management networks.
Experience with mobile device management (MDM) and endpoint protection.

Application Processing Required:

All candidates must pass the following tests to be eligible for employment:

Interview
Polygraph
Background Investigation
Medical exam and drug screen (after conditional job offer)

Resumes Accepted by:

Email – applylcso@sheriffleefl.org
In Person – LCSO Headquarters, 14750 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912 (Utilize the drop box in the front lobby)
Mail to – Attn: Human Resources, Lee County Sheriff’s Office 14750 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We proudly recognize Veterans’ Preference and are committed to a drug-free workplace.

Service members, veterans, and the spouse and family members of such, may be entitled to preference, priority, and waivers for postsecondary educational requirements and are encouraged to apply.

Network Engineer