Network Administrator

Job Posting Title

Agency

Supervisory Organization

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Job Type

Compensation

Job Description

As an Network Administrator with OMES you will enjoy:

• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
• A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Job Details

• Full-time 40-hour work weeks
• Supports the Information Services Division
• Salary is up to $85,000 based on education and experience
• Remote position - primary residence must fall within 45 minutes of downtown Dallas, Texas.
• Sponsorship: At this time, we cannot offer sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and implements wireless, telephone, data or other telecommunications or information technology programs and networks for the state.
• Performs professional and technical work in providing data and/or voice network services for the state; establishes and maintains networks and systems; performs preventive maintenance; evaluates systems performance, responds to malfunctions and operating problems, and identifies and resolves causes.
• Installs, tests, and modifies data networks, voice networks, wireless networks, Routers, and other communication components; coordinates and performs systems tests; adjusts, calibrates and modifies equipment or components to conform to specifications, implement engineering or software changes or enhance systems performance.
• Confers with agency users, representatives of other agencies and political subdivisions and others to determine requirements for wireless, voice, data, and other telecommunications services; coordinates requirements with technical staff, contractors, vendors, or others as needed to develop a plan of approach and provide for implementation of required tasks and activities.
• Manages/administers public safety network and ensures security compliance with State and Federal requirements.
• Researches network technologies and recommends technical solutions that can add efficiency and monitor performance.
• Cross trains IT staff to create depth in support of IT services
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical demands include the ability to bend, crouch, stoop, sit and/or lift objects weighing 50 pounds or more. The position uses manual equipment, including dollies and carts. Some extended hours including evenings and weekends maybe required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and at least four (4) years of Network Operations experience, Or 10+ years of Networking Infrastructure administration and support.
• HPE Juniper proficiency and expertise preferred.
• Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and detail oriented.
• Server and Security training is a plus.

About OMES

The Office of Management and Enterprise Services provides excellent service, expert guidance and continuous improvement in support of our partners’ goals. We are a highly qualified workforce committed to serve those who serve Oklahomans and make government run in the most efficient, innovative manner possible.

OMES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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