Summary Statement
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Network Technologist to maintain, configure, and manage our organization's IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will ensure the reliability, security, and performance of our systems, servers, and networks. This role involves monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues, as well as implementing upgrades and patches to ensure systems remain secure and efficient. Network Technologist will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support both day-to-day operations and long-term IT goals.
Preferred Qualification
• CompTIA \ CCNA certifications preferred with desire to continue and expand education.
• 6 years of experience working in the IT field in a capacity relating to System Administration and Networking.
• Experience with Active Directory and managing access across a complex network.
• Extensive experience using network monitoring tools to assess abnormal network activity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to quickly and succinctly describe issues, current status, plans for resolution, and expected timelines.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple initiatives and resources.
Essential Functions
• Installing, Configuring, and Maintaining: Install, configure, and maintain systems, servers, networks, and computer hardware. Experience with SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) is preferred for efficient deployment and management.
• Network Printers:Manage print servers and ensure proper configuration and performance of network printers.
• Managing Accounts and Access:Administer user accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment. Active Directory experience is preferred for efficient identity and access management.
• Troubleshooting:Diagnose and resolve technical issues, including hardware/software interface problems, system malfunctions, and virtualization issues.
• Monitoring:Monitor system activity, server performance, and storage area network (SAN) performance. Experience with DELL Unity, SolarWinds, and VMware is preferred to ensure optimal system performance and availability.
• Maintaining Security:Ensure systems comply with baseline security standards, regularly apply security patches, and maintain adherence to minimum-security protocols.
• Backing Up Systems:Perform regular backups of systems, servers, virtual machines, and critical data. Experience with Commvault or similar backup solutions is preferred for robust data protection.
• Managing Applications:Oversee software updates, maintain application systems, and ensure services running on servers remain functional and up-to-date.
• Documenting:Create and maintain clear and concise documentation, including standard operating procedures, configurations, and records of work performed to ensure transparency and operational continuity.
Job Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent certifications and work experience in lieu of a degree.
• A minimum of two years of experience in the planning, design, and implementation of data networks for telecommunication purposes, including bandwidth management,
multi-protocol configurations, transmission lines, interface and multiplexing equipment, port connections, control packets, and associated hardware.
• Proficient in developing strategic business plans for the expansion and installation of data networks and telecommunications infrastructure, including conducting feasibility studies, assessing compatibility, and evaluating cost-effectiveness.
Conditions of Hire
• A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
• Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
Benefits
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Full time employees are eligible for FREE
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To learn more about the comprehensive benefit
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Selection Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.
Accommodations
• Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phrases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302)739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Services Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.
• The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
