Network Technician

State of North Carolina

10d

About The Position

Unleash your potential and make an impact! This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY to current employees of the NC Department of Public Safety and eligible RIF candidates. Temporary employees are also eligible to apply. The Network Technician plays a pivotal role in supporting the organization's cybersecurity efforts by actively participating in security assessments, ensuring the integrity of the network infrastructure, and assisting in the implementation of security measures. The Network Technician's active involvement in security assessments and commitment to maintaining a secure network environment is critical in safeguarding the organization's digital assets and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. The Network Technician conducts Defensive Cyberspace operations to support mission requirements as directed This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range - $50,844.00 - $61,800.00 DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources. Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.

Requirements

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of IT experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with various network devices for example, routes, switches, firewalls, or access points.
Working knowledge of fundamental networking concepts.
Basic knowledge of troubleshooting network connectivity
Experience with common network operating systems for example Windows, Linux, or MacOS.

Responsibilities

Actively participating in security assessments
Ensuring the integrity of the network infrastructure
Assisting in the implementation of security measures
Conducts Defensive Cyberspace operations to support mission requirements as directed