Network Administrator

Summary

The Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) supports its partners through enterprise services, expert guidance, and continuous improvement. The Network Administrator will plan, implement, maintain, and secure state telecommunications and information technology networks, while troubleshooting systems, researching technologies, coordinating implementations, and supporting IT staff.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and implements wireless, telephone, data or other telecommunications or information technology programs and networks for the state
• Performs professional and technical work in providing data and/or voice network services for the state; establishes and maintains networks and systems; performs preventive maintenance; evaluates systems performance, responds to malfunctions and operating problems, and identifies and resolves causes
• Installs, tests, and modifies data networks, voice networks, wireless networks, Routers, and other communication components; coordinates and performs systems tests; adjusts, calibrates and modifies equipment or components to conform to specifications, implement engineering or software changes or enhance systems performance
• Confers with agency users, representatives of other agencies and political subdivisions and others to determine requirements for wireless, voice, data, and other telecommunications services; coordinates requirements with technical staff, contractors, vendors, or others as needed to develop a plan of approach and provide for implementation of required tasks and activities
• Manages/administers public safety network and ensures security compliance with State and Federal requirements
• Researches network technologies and recommends technical solutions that can add efficiency and monitor performance
• Cross trains IT staff to create depth in support of IT services
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and at least four (4) years of Network Operations experience, Or 10+ years of Networking Infrastructure administration and support
• Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and detail oriented
• HPE Juniper proficiency and expertise preferred
• Server and Security training is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and at least four (4) years of Network Operations experience, Or 10+ years of Networking Infrastructure administration and support
• Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and detail oriented

Nice to Haves

• HPE Juniper proficiency and expertise preferred
• Server and Security training is a plus

Benefits

• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
• A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Remote position - primary residence must fall within 45 minutes of downtown Dallas, Texas.