LAN DC Network Engineer (Information System Analyst II, Opt N)

About the role

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire a Local Area Network (LAN) Data Center (DC) Network Engineer. This role serves as a technical expert in Enterprise Data Center Network Architecture, layer 2 and layer 3 switching design, and enterprise network security applications. The position involves serving as a technical project coordinator and analyst for design, development, and modification of complex network communications solutions for multi-tiered applications and server farm interactions.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a technical expert in Enterprise Data Center Network Architecture, layer 2 and layer 3 routing, Data center switching architecture, Data center capacity planning, Local Area Network (LAN) design and VLAN design, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), IP address management, and Quality of Service (QOS).
• Configures, tests, and maintains various make and models of LAN switches, routers, network authentication systems and internet gateways, including designing, installing, and maintaining network cabling.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Requirements

• Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in Network Services or a related Information Technology field.
• Three (3) years of professional experience with Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 routing, Data center switching architecture, Data center capacity planning, Local Area Network (LAN) design and VLAN design, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), IP address management, and Quality of Service (QOS).
• Three (3) years of professional experience with Access List configuration, Domain Name Services (DNS), and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
• Three (3) years of professional experience with Cloud Computing, Internet gateways, Network security, Internet Protocol Security (IPSEC), and network authentication.
• Three (3) years of professional experience with traffic analyzers (Sniffers), Network Diagnostic and Management Tool Integration, Video over IP, and Voice over IP (VoIP).

Qualifications

• Requires the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.
• Requires the ability to verify identity.
• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois.
• Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check and requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel, including occasional overnight stays.
• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.
• Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evening, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.

Skills

• Ability to troubleshoot complex network problems independently.
• Ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgement in defining and evaluating problems of an operational or procedural nature.
• Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, clients, and others.
• Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information clearly and precisely to diverse audiences, including business users, development teams, agency executives, and others.

Benefits

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carry over year to year.
• 3 paid personal business days per year.
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
• Optional pre-tax programs - Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.