Are you an experienced IT professional with expertise designing and integrating large scale network architecture? Do you have a keen eye for detail? If you said yes, we want you as our next Network Engineer!
Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Senior Network Engineer (Information Systems Specialist 8)
Data Center Services (DCS) is a shared service organization within Enterprise Information Services (EIS.) DCS serves the citizens of Oregon by enabling and supporting the missions of more than 150 State of Oregon agencies, Boards and Commissions through the delivery of Information Technology (IT) services. The DCS team maintains and operates a state-of-the-art Data Center, providing a highly secure environment with redundant infrastructure for high availability and efficiency. The services we provide include network connectivity (WAN, LAN, and Wireless), server hosting (mainframe, iSeries, AIX, Linux, and Windows), email services, data center colocation and data backup services.
Network Services is responsible for the Data Center network, wide area network (WAN), metropolitan area network (MAN), local area networks (LAN) and wireless networks. Primary functions include responsibility for the design, engineering, configuration and installation, and administration and maintenance of the enterprise’s data communication systems. As the Senior Network Engineer, you’ll provide the highest levels of expert network planning and technical support to management, staff and all state agencies.
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What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications:
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An Associate's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND 5 years of information systems experience in: planning, designing and integrating large scale network architecture; OR
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A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND three (3) years of information systems experience in: planning, designing and integrating large scale network architecture; OR
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Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND one (1) year of information systems experience in: planning, designing and integrating large scale network architecture.
Desired Attributes:
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Experience with MPLS, OSPF, BGP, SDN, SDWan, Cloud Connectivity Services.
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Demonstrated skills in Project Management principle and processes.
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Experience developing work products for technical and non-technical users such as statements of works, issue logs, and business requirements/specifications for complex IT projects.
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Experience process planning, analyzing workflow process and business models, analysis, and researching complex technical issues.
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Demonstrated skills in design, implementation, and maintenance of complex enterprise networks, WAN, Datacenter, LAN using the Cisco and Juniper platforms.
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Creating and maintaining network reference architectures, infrastructure roadmaps, overseeing implementation of IT cloud integrated systems.
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Proven expertise working with multiple vendors and clients, providing quality assurance, and IT system support and security.
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Demonstrated skill and ability to collaborate with teammates and build positive business relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers, and others outside of their organization.
Application Details and Instructions
Your candidate profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect place to display your interest in the position and highlight the skills and experience you will bring, making you the best candidate for the position. Submissions are screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).
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Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your cover letter and resume. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account.
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This announcement is for 1 (one,) full-time, permanent, SEIU represented, Senior Network Engineer (Information Systems Specialist 8)) position and may be used to fill future vacancies.
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Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. If you have questions about the announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas, at: nancy.karnas@das.oregon.gov | 971-719-3083.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Team strives to create an environment that is supportive and encourages work-life balance and innovation. If you are ready to work with a great group of IT professionals, please consider joining our team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about ensuring that information confidentiality, integrity, scalability, and availability is maintained. Additional benefits include:
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Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
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Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
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Get There - Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner.
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Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.
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Hybrid work environment supported and encouraged! This position is eligible for hybrid work but is not suitable for full-time remote work, in-office work will be required. Terms of hybrid work and the work schedule will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate and hiring manager.
Additional Details
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Employee is required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides or provide an acceptable alternate mode of transportation.
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Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
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Employee is required to obtain and maintain CJIS clearance.
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Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
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Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.
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*This position is designated as an “Essential Position” (State Policy #60.015.01) in all cases of official State office closures. The incumbent in this position is required to report to work in all cases of official notification of State office closures. Exceptions: previously approved vacation and absences. This position may be assigned tasks outside the normal position duties as needed to respond to the special conditions of the closures. If reporting to the normal work location is deemed too dangerous, then the person in this position must contact their supervisor to be reassigned to an alternate and/or remote location. The Network team provides after hours support via a paid on-call rotation and must be able to report to the State Data Center in Salem, OR within one hour.
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