Telecommunications/Network Technician III

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

7h

About The Position

The position supports the Department of Health and Social Services in Kent County. The position performs complex technical support and systems administration in the field for mid-range and/or complex local area networks, and/or wide area networks. The position provides telecommunications technical support including Desktop, Voice and Application support and is on the On-Call rotation team and is responsible for network design/implementation and works with application managers in support of their overall mission.

Requirements

• At least two years experience administering computer data networks including troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving computer data networks problems.
• At least two years experience installing, testing, and configuring computer data networks including the associated wiring, and network dependent devices and infrastructure components.
• Knowledge of computer data network design or redesign.
• Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Configures, installs, tests, troubleshoots, repairs and monitors operation of LAN hardware/software including desktop computers, data/voice/video communication systems, including peripheral devices, wiring and cabling to ensure connectivity and functionality.
• Identifies and resolves network and telecommunication system malfunctions including connectivity and functionality for mainframe and remote access and other connections/interfaces; start/restart network after disruptions or failures using computer diagnostic tools and software; run system backups; resolves desktop computer problems.
• Provides customer service through central service desk/help desk function to resolve or ensure resolution of problem diagnosis/assessment and repairs.
• Maintains database of user problems and resolution.
• Performs routine network systems administration to include, but not limited to: addition/deletion of users and hardware/software, defining access rights, implementing and ensuring compliance with security procedures and policies, purchasing hardware/software through state contracts, planning and implementing desktop computer migration and maintaining inventory control systems.
• Advises and trains users on the operation and capabilities of hardware and application software.
• Plans, schedules, installs and tests software updates and hardware upgrades; conducts needs analysis of equipment, software, network security, budget, disaster recovery concerns, training and equipment resources to plan and recommend network changes in ways that meet program goals.
• Coordinates network expansion with agency technical staff, consultants, contractual vendors or Department of Technology and Information (DTI).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees