Network/Server Engineer - 00097

Job Duties

The Department of General Services (DGS) provides value to citizens, the Commonwealth, and businesses through a wide range of professional services, including procurement, engineering, facilities, and information systems. The Office of Information Systems and Security (ISS) support operational efficiency and technology management across all DGS divisions.

We are seeking to hire a Network/Server Engineer responsible for configuration, installation and support of an automation/security/surveillance network and server infrastructure in a campus environment. The successful candidate will be able to prioritize, troubleshoot/resolve problems and follow through with internal clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide technical information to guide purchase decisions.
  
• Configure, install and support the hardware and server systems required to provide robust campus infrastructure in support of tenant agencies.
  
• Perform routine monitoring and maintenance on the systems and hardware in the environment.
  
• Respond to requests for assistance; effectively elicit information from impacted users, diagnose and correct issues.
  
• Update documentation and diagrams to accurately and effectively capture the environment.
  
• Work closely with other team members to ensure knowledge transfer and support.
  
• Provide technical support and training to others.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid Short and Long-Term Disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Network design and implementation experience
• Experience with Administration of Windows enterprise systems including Domain Controllers, antivirus, and databases
• Experience with Firewall configuration and support
• Experience with Fiber optic and copper wiring
• Must have previous experience supporting Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and RADIUS/RRAS
• MS Office tools such as MS Word, Excel, Visio and Project. Must be able to prepare technical documentation using these and other tools
• Considerable experience with routers, firewalls, switches, VPN, LAN/WAN, wireless LAN technologies, Juniper and/or Avaya, Cisco equipment
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge in infrastructure hardware, hardware management and testing tools
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of network security, and the systems that support network monitoring and management
• Demonstrated ability to perform as project manager of network infrastructure and design projects
• Demonstrated ability to lead, problem solve, and deal confidently with technical matters
• Demonstrated ability to design and install end-user network systems, including hardware selection, software selection, and integration
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Professional effective verbal and written internal and external communication
• Ability to work flexible hours, with occasional overtime

Additional Considerations

• Hyper-V experience is preferred
  
• Previous experience as technical lead for network infrastructure projects is preferred
  
• Experience with digital certificates is preferred
  
• Avaya, Extreme, Juniper and/or Cisco equipment expertise is preferred
  
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, Network +, etc., preferred
  
• Experience administering mass storage devices (NAS\SAN) preferred

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Please be sure that all of your relevant qualifications and considerations are specifically addressed in your submitted application.

Online applications should be submitted via jobs.virginia.gov.

Fax, e-mail, or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office ov or 804-786-3910.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted. Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received, but this position may be closed at any time five (5) days after posting. Please refer to the “Your Application” page in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability
documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.