Network Administrator

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Job ID: 30625

Agency: Bureau of Information & Telecommunications

Location:Pierre, SD

Salary: $28.67-$35.83 per hour, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: 05

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a permanent full-time 40 hours per week position with the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications - Network Deployment. For more information on the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications, please visit https://bit.sd.gov/.

The Network Administrator will configure, install, and maintain edge network devices such as routers, firewalls, switches, wireless access points, and wireless bridges from vendors Juniper, Cisco, Fortinet, and Ubiquiti that are owned or supported by the State of South Dakota. Overnight travel will be required at times to diagnose problems, install hardware, and meet with clients. This position will work out of the BIT office in Pierre, SD. Hybrid work from home (maximum of 2 days per week) will be considered after 12 months of employment, but this position is not eligible for full-time remote.

Incumbents must have the ability to climb up 10-foot ladders, lift up to 50 pounds, and stand for extended periods of time.

Benefits of working for the State of South Dakota include:

• multiple health plan options, including $0 employee premium option;
• 6% fully matched retirement plan. Includes long term disability and family survivor benefits;
• $25,000 paid life insurance;
• generous leave policies;
• stable industry sector;
• flexible work schedule with little to no over-time, providing the ability to maintain a great work/life balance.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum of a 2-year degree from a university or technical school is preferred.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Knowledge of:

• Transport Control Protocol (TCP) and User Defined Protocol (UDP);
• Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and subnetting;
• Wide Area Networks (WANs), Local Area Networks (LANs), and Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs);
• Static and dynamic routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF;
• Network Address Translation (NAT);
• Virtual Private Networks (VPNs);
• wireless technologies such as 802.11 and Bluetooth and wireless security such as 802.1x and WPA;
• customer service techniques and principles;
• Microsoft Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Visio, and Word;
• Windows Server Active Directory and DHCP;
• Ethernet, Low Voltage Cabling, and Fiber Optic Cabling;
• IP addressing using Control Panel or Command Prompt;
• ServiceNow Service Management;
• network tools such as Junos Space, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, Cisco Wireless Controller, Cisco Catalyst Center, Ubiqitui UISP, ClearPass Policy Manager, Solarwinds.

Ability to:

• reserve a hotel room for overnight stays and travel multiple times a month within South Dakota;
• design a network layout using Microsoft Visio;
• configure, install, and maintain edge network routers, firewalls, switches, wireless access points, and wireless bridges;
• maintain in use, in stock, and retired network hardware inventory in ServiceNow;
• analyze firewall, switch, and wireless logs and reports using built in tools or Solarwinds;
• be familiar with and comfortably use CLI commands on network hardware;
• proactively search for software updates for network management servers and network devices;
• lead change requests for software upgrades, certificate renewals, and hardware replacements during maintenance windows;
• attend meetings, conferences, and site visits with school districts;
• train school districts on Fortinet content filter features;
• troubleshoot and solve network problems;
• collect and review packet captures in research and troubleshooting efforts;
• interact with hardware vendors and resellers on technical support cases, quotes, and purchase orders;
• be on call for one week roughly four times a year;
• coordinate activities with clients and contractors;
• communicate information concisely and accurately, both oral and written;
• work in a team environment and independently;
• create and update technical documentation;
• use good judgment of State computers and networks to safeguard the organization's data;
• maintain composure during stressful events and conversations;
• interact with other technology disciplines and teams to implement or fix cross-supported systems.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=17E

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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