Short Description:
This position will be part of the team that supports the enterprise data network for the State of Iowa.
Complete Description:
Responsibilities may include:
• Provide network architect support in the form of creation of logical and conceptual network diagrams; monitoring, analysis, problem resolution, and changes
• Support of firewalls, switches, routers
• Support for security projects and processes
• Documentation of network policies and procedures
The Network Engineer (NE) is responsible for the design, implementation and overall performance, security and availability of the entire LAN/WAN/MAN for enterprises designing network topology between sites such as data centers, field offices and DR sites. Extensive technical product experience in network security controls. Experience in developing enterprise networks and security design architecture in a multiple site environment. Provides consultation to business area management and staff at the highest technical level for all aspects of LAN/WAN design and configuration in multi-server environment. Demonstrated knowledge of systems, networks and applications, Microsoft networking concepts, back office products.
4 to 7 years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, performs a variety of complicated tasks, may lead and direct the work of others, may report directly to a project lead or manager, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Skills:
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Technical experience with complex network environments and firewall support
Required
5
Years
Data network implementation, maintenance, analysis
Required
5
Years
Network switching
Required
5
Years
Advanced diagnostics equipment and tools, routing protocols, network management tools
Required
5
Years
Troubleshoot through Remote Access tools
Required
5
Years
Ethernet, and WAN technologies
Required
5
Years
Visio skills
Required
5
Years
Superior analytical and problem solving and project management skills, and the ability to apply these skills to deliver quality service
Required
5
Years
Candidate must have a work history demonstrating strong customer service skills and excellent work ethic behaviors.
Required
5
Years
Strong preference for Unix scripting skills (e.g. Perl, Bash, TCL cURL), Apache HTTP server, Unix/Linux OS
Highly desired
Thorough working knowledge of network fundamentals including IP networking, topologies and security concepts
Highly desired