Network Administrator 2

Are you a talented IT networking professional who wants to serve the citizen of Pennsylvania, work with a great team, and have more work life balance? An exciting opportunity is open for you to serve as a Network Administrator 2 in the Commonwealth Enterprise Technology Services Office on the Core Networking Team!

We are seeking a strong and highly motivated IT network professional to join our Core Networking Team in providing high quality customer service to Commonwealth Agencies, Business Partners, and other stakeholders while supporting critical network services.

If you enjoy working on new and emerging technologies while being challenged to move beyond the status quo, this is the environment for you!

In this position, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Commonwealth network systems, including local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), as well as data center and cloud infrastructure. This involves ensuring the efficient and secure operation of the network infrastructure that supports business operations, while collaborating with other IT professionals, such as system administrators, security analysts, and software engineers, to maintain optimal network performance and security. 

Our team will rely on your deep technical knowledge and skill sets built through repeated exposure to real-world challenges over time, which are crucial for working in larger, more complex environments. Apply today and be a part of a forward-thinking and innovative team that values and supports each other! 

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. 

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, working in the office one day per month. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Network Administrator 1, Telecommunications Administrator, or Radio Telecommunications Supervisor; or 
• Six years of information technology experience that includes three years of technical experience in network operation or network maintenance involving installing, updating, and maintaining inter-network systems and managing information technology projects; or 
• Four years of information technology experience that includes three years of technical experience in network operation or network maintenance involving installing, updating, and maintaining inter-network systems and managing information technology projects, and an associate's degree in any information technology field; or 
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of technical experience in network operation or network maintenance involving installing, updating, and maintaining inter-network systems and managing information technology projects.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires:
  • Two or more years of full-time experience configuring and managing routers, switches, and other network devices.
  • Two or more years of full-time experience working with network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, etc.).
  • Two or more years of full-time experience with data center networking and interconnecting distributed networks. 
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: 

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 

Veterans: 

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.  No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. 
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.