Network Administrator (Information Systems Specialist 7)

State of Oregon • Tigard, OR

1d • $82,152 - $124,128 • Hybrid

About The Position

Oregon State Treasury is recruiting for the position of Network Administrator. This position is responsible for the support of the infrastructure needs of Oregon State Treasury by collaborating with peers in the Information Technology Division. This position works with IT Leadership, business divisions and executive leadership to offer innovative, secure, and resilient technology solutions, reinforcing Oregon State Treasury's integrity, trust, and stewardship.

Requirements

• Six (6) years of information systems experience in network administration; OR An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND four (4) years of information systems experience in network administration; OR A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND two (2) years of information systems experience in network administration; OR Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with customer service with network infrastructure request Level 3 &4 complexity; resolution involves service desk escalations for changes to network architecture, changes to existing rules and guidelines, troubleshooting new and unusual network experiences, etc.)
• Experience with networking environments with Windows OS, Linux OS, Network Security tools, Firewalls, Switches, and cloud infrastructure network and security applications.
• Experience in creating documentation for change management, incident resolution, knowledge articles, and strategic documents to ensure business continuity.
• Experience in IT enterprise procurement, asset management, and network lifecycle management practices.
• Experience in aligning network architecture with security benchmarks.
• Implement data protection controls, manage virtual infrastructure, and utilize network monitoring tools for performance and security improvement.
• Experience leading strategic growth plans of organization with new systems and appliances in infrastructure.
• Address resource utilization, acquisition strategies, disaster recovery, system performance, and security.

Responsibilities

• Follow established change management policies and procedures.
• Plan, schedule, and perform installations and major upgrades, ensuring version compatibility and system requirements, while monitoring performance and implementing security measures.
• Adhere to the procurement process for acquiring technology and software.
• Design, install, manage, and upgrade network infrastructure, including physical and cloud infrastructures, LAN/WAN security.
• Ensuring compliance with disaster recovery plans and maintaining backup systems for network architecture.
• Collaborate with the InfoSec team Network Security to implement data protection controls, manage virtual infrastructure, and utilize network monitoring tools for performance and security improvements.
• Align network architecture with security benchmarks.
• Resolve Tier 3 & 4 tickets from Service Desk for infrastructure related issues.
• Establish procedures for diagnosing and solving problems.
• Create and maintain documentation for network topology, business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Regularly interact with vendors for support of products, service plans and to resolve complex issues.
• Mentor Service Desk cross functional team members and lower level ISS staff for development of their skills in troubleshooting, documenting change management, process improvement and learning networking skills and processes.
• Align strategic growth plans of organization with new systems and appliances in infrastructure.
• Address resource utilization, acquisition strategies, disaster recovery, system performance, and security.
• Participate in developing and updating policies, standards and procedures that meet existing and newly approved policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in high-level planning for Business Continuity activities including training, desktop exercises and Disaster Recovery tests.
• Evaluate assets for lifecycle, service agreements and warranties.
• Ensure assets are assigned to locations in Asset Management systems as they are distributed.
• Make recommendations ahead of budget cycle to Chief Technology officer on replacements, upgrade and new infrastructure needs.

Benefits

• Low employee premium share for medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life (1% or 5% employee share)
• Robust paid leave package, such as vacation, personal business, holidays, sick leave, and floating day of leave
• PERS retirement benefits
• Support with training and development
• Student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Optional benefits include optional life, short & long term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, Oregon Savings Growth Plan (deferred compensation plan), flexible spending accounts, long term care insurance, employee assistance program, and more!

What This Job Offers

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