Information Technology Programmer Analyst P11 (Network Services)

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provide administrative, technical, programming, and engineering support for LAN deployments, WAN topologies, wireless and Wi-Fi access connectivity, security systems, remote access systems, and Voice over IP. Create and maintain accurate network and system documentation. The platforms include Cisco switches, routers and wireless access points; Cisco and Checkpoint firewalls; Cisco VPN concentrators; and BIG-IP F5 content switches/load balancers.

The position is with the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, which supports state agencies through services including information technology, building management, contracting and procurement, financial management, facilities planning, construction management, fleet operations, and oversight of state retirement systems. The official work location is Lansing, Michigan. The position uses a hybrid arrangement requiring two days on-site and three days remote per week. Out-of-state applicants must plan to relocate.

The position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500: up to $1,250 upon hire and the remainder after satisfactory completion of the initial 12-month probationary period. This bonus does not apply to current state employees. The state also describes tuition reductions at certain higher education institutions, benefits, vacation and sick time policies, and support for work-life balance.

Requirements

• No specific type or amount of experience is required for the P11 classification.
• Meet the education requirement through a bachelor's degree with 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the listed fields: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management, or mathematics.
• Alternative qualification: an associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in the listed fields and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; or two years (4,160 hours) as an Information Technology Student Assistant.
• Alternative qualification: high school completion or its equivalent and four years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; or four years (8,320 hours) as an Information Technology Student Assistant.
• Attach a detailed resume and cover letter. If applicable, attach official college transcripts and/or a foreign degree evaluation.
• Applicants with foreign degrees must have credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents by an accepted credential evaluation organization.
• Newly hired employees must pass a pre-employment drug test and, if applicable, a physical. Applicable criminal and driving records will be checked.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer; the department does not provide employment visa sponsorship and does not participate in STEM-OPT.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, technical, programming, and engineering support for LAN deployments and WAN topologies.
• Support wireless and Wi-Fi access connectivity, security systems, remote access systems, and Voice over IP.
• Create and maintain accurate network and system documentation.

Benefits

• Tuition reduction program at several higher education institutions.
• Good benefits.
• Vacation and sick time policies.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 for eligible new hires, paid in two installments; not applicable to current state employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level