Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! LAN/WAN Network Engineer (Information Systems Specialist 6)
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. This position is part of the DCS Networking team which monitors, maintains, and supports the managed DCS networking environment for all Agency customers.
As LAN/WAN Network Engineer you will support traditional Network architecture as well as current trends such as Cloud services and Software Defined Networking (SDN) options. Currently, this includes wireless, router and switch administration. This position supports the State’s Wide Area Network (WAN), which is the backbone for all agencies to access our State Data Center (SDC) and other shared compute resources and the Local Area Networks (LAN), which involves configuring, installing, debugging, repairing, monitoring, and maintaining network equipment for our Agency customers.
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NOTE: 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.
What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications:
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Five (5) years of information systems experience in: managing Large WAN enterprises with more than 100 remote sites, MPLS and BGP; OR
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An Associate's degree 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 three (3) years of information systems experience in: managing Large WAN enterprises with more than 100 remote sites, MPLS and BGP;OR
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A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND one (1) year of information systems experience in: managing Large WAN enterprises with more than 100 remote sites, MPLS and BGP.
Desired Attributes:
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Providing WAN network connectivity options to customers on a site-specific basis.
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Providing customer guidance and support for telecommunications vendor service offerings.
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Acting as a liaison with the various DCS contracted telecommunications vendor partners to encourage good customer relations.
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Contacts vendors and other external entities to coordinate solutions.
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Explaining technical issues (such as data network architecture, various network circuit technologies, and available telecommunications services) to non-technical customers.
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Prioritizes problems and works with Data Center customers, vendors, and other parties to resolve conflicts.
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Tracks and reports progress on assigned tasks.
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Assists customers with reporting, generating both ad hoc and scheduled reports and metrics.
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Collect, organize and evaluate information to produce recommendations for action proactively for customers regarding upgrade options.
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Communicating information effectively both orally and in writing.
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Knowledge of state government processes.
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Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers and other agencies and the public.
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Strong technical analytical skills in a secure data-center environment.
Application Details and Instructions
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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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Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application for the position. 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 and please attach your current cover letter and resume
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This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, SEIU represented, LAN/WAN Network Engineer (Information Systems Specialist 6) 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. Enterprise Information Services (EIS) is a state government-wide Information Technology (IT) program led by an administrator who also serves as Oregon’s Chief Information Officer (CIO). The EIS team is built on collaboration and support. We work together to ensure our customer agencies receive the highest quality of service. We take pride in our work and look for ways to innovate. EIS is committed to hiring highly skilled, diverse and dedicated employees who will bring a unique skill set to the team.
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 approximately one day per week and may be subject to change based on business needs. 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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This position requires you to obtain and maintain CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) clearance.
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The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.
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Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. DAS is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
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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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