IT Network And Telecommunications - Sr/Spec

About the Agency & Division:

The WSP actively supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in the workplace, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The WSP strives to create and foster an inclusive culture inspiring everyone to be their authentic selves, speak openly, and be courageous. The WSP continues to focus on equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices and policies through innovative recruitment and retention solutions.  Partnering with our communities helps the WSP provide the best in public safety services now and into the future. 

The Electronic Services Division (ESD) supports all goals, most directly Sustaining and Enhancing agency infrastructure and business processes, by improving collaborative outcomes between WSP business and technology divisions, using consistent planning processes, increasing business continuity capabilities, and providing quality communication services.This position is responsible for the administration of the WSP Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network whose primary responsibility is to transport critical public safety communications statewide. It is the subject matter expert for the MPLS network including the fault alarms systems and Local Area Network (LAN) devices that support WSP communications sites. This includes planning, configuring, monitoring and maintaining the hardware and services services within the MPLS network for the WSP and outside agencies as well as managing the divisions fault alarm monitoring systems, monitoring the MPLS Network web page, managing various SQL databases, server management and LAN system maintenance. This position also administers access control to the fault alarm system and the microwave radio monitoring systems.

Our new teammate will be able to:

• Act as a MPLS expert to Network Engineering staff.

• Serve as technical mentor, coach and trainer to staff.

• Provide management with recommendations for integration of new features and technologies with regard to the MPLS network.

• Manage, implement, administer and troubleshoot the agencies MPLS network.

• Configures, maintains and modifies various software used to monitor the agencies infrastructure.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated advanced knowledge, skills and abilities (usually attained within seven plus years) with the following service technologies:

• Time Division Multiplex (TDM) Circuits (includes T1, D0 and T1 timing)

• PTP (IEEE 1588-2008)

• Ethernet services (includes IEEE 802, and IEEE 802.1Q VLAN)

• Quality of Service (QoS)

• Virtual Private LAN Switching (VPLS)

• Virtual Private Routed Network (VPRN)

• Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS)

• Network routing protocols

• UNIX/Linux; Unix Scripting

• SQL database management; SQL queries

• Domain Name System (DNS)

• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

• HP Integrated Lights Out Management (iLO)

• Visual Basic Scripting Language (VBScript)

• Microsoft Excel

Why work for the Washington State Patrol?

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.

• An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.

• Continuous growth and development opportunities.

• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.

• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01.

• Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.

NOTE: This is not a full-time telework position. Candidates must be able and willing to work in the office and commute to here. A hybrid work schedule may be available after training and/or probationary period has been successfully completed.

Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation, the veterans preference will not be awarded. Please click here to determine your eligibility.

For more information regarding how to apply for this position, please click here. 

WSP Policy 1.04.020 - WSP does not engage in, or assist with, civil immigration enforcement, therefore; In no stage of the hiring process will the immigration status of family members of the candidate be investigated by the Washington State Patrol.

Questions?

Please contact Aleesha Skillingstad-Gibbs at (360) 704-2312 or via e-mail at aleesha.skillingstad-gibbs@wsp.wa.gov.

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