Network Administrator II (Hybrid Location - Pueblo, CO)

at  State of Colorado Job Opportunities

DESCRIPTION OF JOB

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Do you want to make our beautiful state even better? At OIT, we provide secure digital services that put Coloradans first. As our new Network Administrator II you will provide advanced technical network communications support. You will develop, test, implement, and maintain new/existing equipment. Equipment may include but is not limited to routers, switches, wireless access points and controllers, and VoIP technologies. If using your creativity and innovation in the deployment and upkeep of networking solutions is what you love, apply today for the chance to also put your passion into the state you love.
Some of the day-to-day opportunities include:
Provide daily technical operations support and technical expertise for network Infrastructure (hardware and/or software) as it relates to data transport (wired or wireless) and information technology.
Assist with the design, installation and configuration of network communications infrastructure including, but not limited to routers, switches, wireless access points, and wireless LAN controllers.
Respond to critical outages and end-user technical issues escalated through the enterprise service desk.
Diagnosing and appropriately handling network outages including during on-call rotation.
Resolving these issues in a timely manner requires a combination of technical knowledge to identify and correct the issue or to escalate the issue with the service provider, if necessary.
May be required to travel to any agency or location throughout the state to provide services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS, CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & APPEAL RIGHTS

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis.
This is a skills-based job announcement. The required minimum qualifications and/or
education (if substituting for the proven experience, knowledge, and skills), are as follows:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position, including professional experience as a dedicated Network Administrator, utilizing Cisco-specific devices (Switches/Routers) in a medium to large enterprise environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Relevant years of State Service in a position with similar duties.
Four years of professional work experience in information technology network operations and support.
Two years professional experience in Cisco router and switch configuration.
Demonstrated excellence in customer service skills.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
Experience managing ISP’s, Circuits, and Scheduling Cut overs.
Conditions of Employment:
OIT candidates and employees must comply with any screening procedures in place at state entity locations where they might be required to perform work.
A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
Positions supporting some agencies such as the Department of Corrections and the Department of Public Safety will also require a pre-employment drug test.
This position may require travel within the specified geographic area, and to locations across the state as needed.
This position may require on-call duties as needed by the position.

Please refer the Job description for details