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Networking Engineer

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Ti tle: Networking Engineer

Location: Harrisburg, PA- Submit only local candidates to the Harrisburg,
PA Area.

Job Description:

This requisition will feature first round interviews via Teams.
Submit only candidates local to the Harrisburg, PA Area. Non-local
candidates will not be considered. This position contains a Pennsylvania
residency requirement. Please specify where the candidate resides in the
candidate's Summary of Qualifications under the details tab.
This requisition's current PO is funded through 6/30/23, so use that
date in the RTR. Contract end date is dependent on the final schedule and
projected needs. Historically additional funding should then last a year
and occur from 7/1/23-6/30/24.
Start date for this position is as soon as possible.

This is a new, updated position. Please don't resubmit candidates
previously submitted to req #s 650208, 660850, 674939 and 698630. There are
a number of differences in it, especially that it reflects the support of
the entire Commonwealth?s edge network, it is telework-eligible and
contains a PA residency requirement.

This position is currently remote with some on-site work at The Server Farm
required. The potential exists that the position may change to scheduled
on-site work (part-time or full-time) in the future and/or as workload
demands.

POSITION PURPOSE:
This position is with the Edge Networking Control team within the Network,
Unified Telecommunications, and Security Operations (NUTSO) division under
the Pennsylvania Office of Administration (OA). The purpose of this
position is to provide multiple tier network support to highly complex edge
networks for all agencies within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The Edge Networking Group is comprised of three teams: Edge Networking
Operations, Control, and Solutions. Each team has different objectives and
responsibilities. The Edge Networking Control team?s primary focus
includes but is not limited to planned changes, event/ incident management,
field/ specialty network support and design, interfacing with business
partners offering direct operational agency support, wireless network
management, and pilot execution.

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 hands-on experience will be considered.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Installs, configures, maintains, and manages network infrastructure
consisting primarily of switches, routers, firewalls, Silver Peak SD-WAN
edge appliances, wireless infrastructure, cellular-based 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 Solutions 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 the Edge Networking Operations
and Solutions 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.
Provides 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 Control team in the evaluation of,
and makes recommendations on, new and emerging technologies as part of the
ongoing hardware refresh cycles championed by the Edge Networking Solutions
team.

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 network-related issues and deployments.
Supports agency operations staff and business partners with network-related
issues as needed.
Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with other employees,
vendors, and business partners.
Maintains an understanding of various protocols including BGP, EIGRP, HSRP,
and VRRP.
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:
Telework is an option for this position, as is working from a structured
office setting at the nearest approved Commonwealth-owned facility.
Occasional attendance at various meetings, conferences, and training
sessions, as well as overnight travel, is required. Only candidates
currently residing within Pennsylvania 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 network-related trends and
technologies
10. Provide outstanding customer service

Network Routing
required 4-5 years
Network Switching
required 4-5 years
CCNP
desired 2-3 years
SD-WAN
beneficial 2 years

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