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Reference #: 4609115 THE POSITION Are you interested in a highly technical and hands-on network position? If so, the Office of Administration Infrastructure and Operations Bureau may have the perfect opportunity for you. As the Edge Networking Network Administrator 1 you will focus on providing leadership to the commonwealth and contracted technical resources on the Edge Networking team as well as providing direct hands-on support, evaluation, and design of the commonwealth's complex and continuously evolving information technology network infrastructure. This position will also assist in the oversite of the networking team and operate as second tier support for other edge networking teams.

The Edge Networking team supports all networking operations and planned network deployments and upgrades as well as provides advanced network support for complex and specialized networking systems across the commonwealth's enterprise. These network technologies include but are not limited to: PennDOT's Traffic Management Centers' field networks, specialized Public Safety networks, EBRDC and DOS needs, statewide fiber initiatives, multiple SD WAN environments, multiple wireless networks, and edge firewalls (as needed).

The Edge Networking team provides incident and event support to operations for all commonwealth agencies, provides direct oversight for all network-related changes that the edge team performs, and supports other networking teams in the design, support, and architecture of highly sensitive commonwealth field and specialty networks.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position acts as one of the Edge Networking subject matter experts and works with other Edge Networking and Enterprise teams to ensure the appropriate and policy-compliant designs and documentation of all edge networking solutions. This position will lead and assist in the full and complete inventory and documentation of all Edge Networking environments, including those delineated as specialty or field networks, as well as evaluate and make recommendations on new technology. The individual in this position must exhibit a broad range of specialized skills in a highly technical team and possess the ability to provide hands-on technical network support and mentorship to highly technical team members and consultant employees as well as interact closely with other networking and IOB teams. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the timely delivery of all services Acting as subject matter expert on edge networks for all agency and business partner needs Participating in the oversight of best practices for all change management initiatives especially those related to planned deployments and upgrades across the Enterprise Leading assigned projects and objectives Leading efforts that ensure policy compliance across all aspects of Edge Network Working closely with other edge networking teams to maintain and the review edge networking catalogue of services through the ongoing service delivery improvement process Maintaining relationships with Enterprise business points of contacts, internal and external business partners, service providers, network carriers, and other Enterprise network teams. Maintaining consistent and clear communication with all stakeholders

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. Occasional on-site work will be required as workload demands. 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 Harris urg. 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.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as a Network Specialist 2, Telecommunications Specialist 2, Telecommunications Supervisor, or Radio Telecommunications Specialist 2; or Five years of information technology experience that includes two years of technical experience in network operation or network maintenance; or Three years of information technology experience that includes two years of technical experience in network operation or network maintenance, and an associate's degree in any information technology field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of technical experience in network operation or network maintenance

Other Requirements: You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. The selected candidate for this position must undergo a fingerprint-based records check to be in compliance with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS).

This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.

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: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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