Network Engineer Senior

About the role

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) seeks to hire a skilled individual to join their team. INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, including a salary range of $70,122.00 to $X (based on experience), a robust benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise regarding the architecture, planning, design and implementation of complex network systems.
• Develop, plan, and implement the overall strategic goals of an organizational network design.
• Cook up and facilitate timely repairs ensuring the availability of technology related systems.
• Consult on complex projects and is considered to be the top-level contributor/specialist.
• Provide the highest level of escalation and resolution of issues for the campus area network, wide area network, and other local area networks.
• Manage the assessment and optimization of network design through review and assessment.
• Oversee and manage the maintenance of the multi-layer switches and routers, client and network VPN appliances, intrusion prevention systems, firewalls, protocol analyzers, video over IP, network management products, wireless networks and Voice over IP (VoIP) systems or any other new technology.
• Oversee and perform identification of system/network problems.
• Oversee and perform the testing, adjusting and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Develop and conduct feasibility studies for large projects.
• Perform capacity planning to ensure network demands.
• Interface with vendor support to resolve hardware/software compatibility issues.
• Evaluate vendor products and makes recommendations on selection.
• Provide tactical and strategic input on overall network planning and related projects.
• Manage the support, monitoring and troubleshooting of hardware/software problems and recommends scheduling of repairs.
• Evaluating new technology and products to determine the feasibility of implementation.
• Provide guidance to user agencies for maximum utilization of the communications infrastructure.
• Participate in formulating the office services budget and oversees the expenditure of funds.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees.
• Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of networking hardware/software.
• Thorough knowledge of advanced multi-protocol network environments.
• Thorough knowledge of advanced switching techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of advanced load balancing methodologies.
• Thorough knowledge of advanced encryption strategies.
• Thorough knowledge of different topology systems.
• Thorough knowledge of network design and traffic engineering.
• Thorough knowledge of network designing, implementing and managing security practices.
• Thorough knowledge of network capacity planning and event management tools.
• Thorough knowledge of all guidelines, policies and procedures related to multi-protocol services.
• Advanced knowledge of wireless protocols and technologies.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
• Effective communication skills.
• Able to read, understand and interpret complex manuals and drawings.

Qualifications

• A degree is not required. However, at least 6 years of experience in information technology, networking, or related field applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Free Parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.