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Role: Network Engineer
Location: Dauphin County PA(Hybrid)
*Hybrid position 2 days onsite but parttime telework is available*
POSITION PURPOSE:
This position is with the Edge Networking team within the Bureau of Infrastructure under the Pennsylvania Office of Administration (OA). The purpose of this position is to provide network support to edge networks for assigned agencies within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The selected candidate will be responsible for providing technical support for planning designing maintaining and integrating local and wide area network infrastructure and will have input into the edge networking architecture deployed throughout the Enterprise. The selected candidate must be able to communicate well and needs to be a highly technical and eager individual with numerous years of experience in a large environment.
CCNA and CCNP certificates or higher are preferred but candidates with demonstrable levels of commensurate handson experience will be considered.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Installs configures maintains and manages network infrastructure consisting primarily of switches routers firewalls Silver Peak SDWAN edge appliances wireless infrastructure cellularbased appliances and all associated hardware and software.
Performs network management functions utilizing various industry tools to monitor test verify troubleshoot and resolve complex network problems by working with users service providers business partners and others to resolve problems.
Assists the Edge Networking team in the planning and design of LAN/WAN network architecture including:
Network bandwidth analysis and capacity planning.
Detailed specifications and schematic engineering drawings for network enhancements and modifications.
Assists in the execution of planned deployments and upgrades and supports change management efforts within the edge networking group.
Coordinates change management efforts with agency and other edge networking teams.
Participates in Service Now trouble ticket resolution and reporting.
Ensures that assigned edge networking trouble tickets or incidents follow established processes and are fully documented within Service Now.
Assists with tier 2 support for widespread events/ incidents to customers and other networking teams as needed.
Proactively identifies and troubleshoots issues related to complex network problems and works them to resolution including communication to other networking teams.
Participates with the Edge Networking team in the evaluation of and makes recommendations on new and emerging technologies as part of the ongoing hardware refresh cycles.
Evaluates current and future network needs and prepares technical solutions and recommendations.
Reviews the development of configuration standards.
Assists in the design of highly complex networks as well as makes recommendations to optimize the edge network for maximum efficiency.
Ensures that all existing and new networks meet or exceed the security requirements set forth by OA.
Assists in the creation of Visio diagrams of the edge network to document new and existing network elements especially those deemed specialty/ field networks.
Maintains documentation for the configuration of network components including setup installation and overall deployment of network hardware and software.
Supports remote IT staff with networkrelated issues and deployments.
Supports agency operations staff and business partners with networkrelated issues as needed.
Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with other employees vendors and business partners.
Maintains an understanding of various routing protocols.
Maintains a working knowledge of network monitoring tools and automation.
Performs other duties as required.
ADA REQUIREMENTS:
Equipment in use in Job Performance: Personal Computers servers network components telephones calculator copy machines printers faxes cell phones and common writing devices. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to work from a step ladder.
JOB LOCATION:
Parttime telework is an option for this position as is working from a structured office setting at an approved Commonwealthowned facility. Occasional attendance at various meetings conferences and training sessions as well as overnight travel may be required.
*** Only candidates currently residing within the greater Harrisburg Pennsylvania area will be considered for this position. ***
DECISION MAKING:
Appropriately manages time and engages other edge networking teams as needed or required. Overall performance of the network team and availability/performance of the network and customer satisfaction are factors used to determine level of success.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Obtain and maintain CJIS clearances
2. Operate telephones/cell phones
3. Operate a PC and peripherals/ servers and network components
4. Operate motor vehicles and maintain a valid PA driver s license
5. Excellent oral and written communications skills using the English language
6. Read and comprehend technical literature
7. Lift equipment up to 40 pounds
8. Ability to assess issues/problems and make appropriate decisions for resolution
9. Stay current with new and emerging networkrelated trends and technologies
10. Provide outstanding customer service
Network Switching required 45 years
Network Routing required 34 years
CCNA desired 23 years
CCNP beneficial 13 years
SDWAN beneficial 2 years
Thanks and Regards
Santosh Yambari
Sr. IT Recruiter
Office x1009
1103 Schrock Road Suite 102
Columbus OH 43229
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For H1b visa and EAD (GC or OPT) we will need a copy of visa DL passport and I94 on day of joining. Please do NOT submit for position if you or your candidate are not willing to share these items by joining date as we will match copies of visa information and DL submitted with originals in person.
Employment Type
Full Time
