CCNA Certified Network Engineer

S R INTERNATIONAL INC•Harrisburg, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Edge Networking team within the Bureau of Infrastructure under the Pennsylvania Office of Administration (OA). The purpose of this position is to provide network support to edge networks for assigned agencies within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Candidates must reside within the Greater Harrisburg/ Mechanicsburg/ Central PA Area to be considered for this position.
The selected candidate will be responsible for providing technical support for planning, maintaining, and integrating local and wide area network infrastructure and will have input into the edge networking technologies deployed throughout the Enterprise.
The selected candidate must be able to communicate well and needs to be an eager individual with direct hands-on experience in networking.
Network Routing
Network Switching
SD-WAN
Obtain and maintain CJIS clearances
Operate telephones/cell phones
Operate a PC and peripherals/ servers and network components
Operate motor vehicles and maintain a valid PA driver’s license
Excellent oral and written communications skills using the English language
Read and comprehend technical literature
Lift equipment up to 40 pounds
Ability to assess issues/problems and make appropriate decisions for resolution
Stay current with new and emerging network-related trends and technologies
Provide outstanding customer service

Nice To Haves

A CCNA certificate is preferred, but candidates with demonstrable levels of commensurate hands-on experience will be considered.
CCNA

Responsibilities

Installs, configures, and maintains network infrastructure consisting primarily of switches, routers, SD-WAN edge appliances, wireless infrastructure, cellular-based appliances, and all associated hardware and software.
Performs network management functions utilizing various industry tools to monitor, test, verify, troubleshoot, and resolve network problems by working with users, service providers, business partners, and others to resolve problems.
Understands and can adeptly use Cisco CLI.
Assists in the execution of planned deployments and upgrades and supports change management efforts within the edge networking group.
Participates in Service Now trouble ticket resolution and reporting.
Assists in the rollout of pilot/ new network technology applications to meet operational needs.
Ensures that assigned edge networking trouble tickets or incidents follow established processes and are fully documented within Service Now.
Proactively identifies and troubleshoots issues related to complex network problems and works them to resolution, including communication to other networking teams.
Participates with the edge networking team in the evaluation of, and makes recommendations on, new and emerging technologies as part of the ongoing hardware refresh cycles.
Evaluates current and future network needs and prepares technical solutions and recommendations.
Reviews the development of configuration standards.
Participates in the design of highly complex networks as well as makes recommendations to optimize the edge network for maximum efficiency.
Ensures that all existing and new networks meet or exceed the security requirements set forth by OA.
Assists in the creation and maintenance of Visio diagrams of the edge network to document new and existing network elements, especially those deemed specialty/ field networks.
Maintains documentation for the configuration of network components including setup, installation, and overall deployment of network hardware.
Supports remote IT staff with network-related issues and deployments.
Supports agency operations staff and business partners with network-related issues as needed.
Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with other employees, vendors, and business partners.
Maintains a working knowledge of network monitoring tools and automation.
Performs other duties as required.