Lead Datacenter Network Engineer - ITS

Description

Information Technology Services - ITS

State of Idaho Opportunity

Summary:

To provide leadership in strategic technology planning, and in the design, enhancement, implementation, and consultation on complex multitenant datacenter Network Infrastructure; translate business requirements into functional solutions delivered through advanced network topologies and associated technologies; manage the administration, installation and maintenance of advanced and highly complex networks; perform related work.

Responsibilities:

• Manages and oversees a critical network support team in a high demand, and high stress environment on a 24/7 basis.
• Troubleshoots complex network problems utilizing advanced network management tools.
• Participates in, or leads network design, and contributes to technical insights and ideas.
• Anticipates implementation obstacles and develops plans to address them. Analyzes cross-technology and cross-platform issues.
• Provides input into the technology plan for the organization and ensures that plans are integrated effectively with other aspects of the technical infrastructure.
• Solves technical problems that may have never been encountered previously in the organization.
• Provides recommendations for investment in new products and technology solutions, supported by appropriate.
• Works directly with senior managers and leadership in customer agencies.
• Provide consulting services to project teams on areas of expertise.

Detailed Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Good knowledge of management practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current LAN, WAN or SD-WAN networks that support voice, data, video and wireless client connections in a large, diverse business environment, along with professional vendor certification in network technology from a recognized vendor.

MQ Specialties:

• Advanced experience with complex, managed service provider, datacenter environments
• Experience leading enterprise level network technology teams in a highly demanding environment
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in advanced routing protocols and datacenter technologies such as: BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN, VRF, VPC/MLAG/MCLAG, and Q-in-Q.

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. 

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.