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Job Description


This is your opportunity to work in a fast-paced, challenging role to develop and grow enterprise-level solutions! An experienced IT professional is needed to provide leadership and expertise as part of the Network Engineering team administering and supporting the MN Department of Human Services (DHS) enterprise-wide converged network. The Senior Network Engineer serves as the lead engineer operating in a 24/7 environment providing solutions for network management, remote access solutions, Virtual Private Networks and unified communications. This person will be involved in designing, installing, configuring, upgrading, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting all aspects of the network infrastructure. The Senior Network Engineer will also implement and support ASA/firewalls, routing, switching and wireless networks, along with analyzing performance data and developing action plans to maintain compliance with DHS security practices.




The MN Department of Human Services helps provide essential services to Minnesota’s most vulnerable residents. Working with many others, including counties, tribes and non-profits, DHS helps ensure that Minnesota seniors, people with disabilities, children, and others meet their basic needs and have the opportunity to reach their full potential. In addition to new technology, challenging work, and the rewarding chance to serve Minnesota with a talented group of colleagues, DHS offers a comprehensive benefit package and a modern, flexible, and culturally diverse work environment. Join us for the next step in your career!



Job Description:





  • Provide network designs and innovative technical solutions based on process and technical requirements
  • Provide leadership and mentoring to other engineers and technicians
  • Manage relations with vendors associated with the agency's high availability technical infrastructure
  • Develop complex network designs and solutions with a wide range of WAN/LAN network topologies based on MPLS, EMIS, 3G, DSL, Ethernet, VoIP, and Wireless
  • Identify, evaluate, select, and integrate support tools
  • Take a lead role in managing major network initiatives, high-level network designs, and deployments as well as coordinating technical issues with clients, vendors, and internal teams
  • Build and maintain IT business partnerships and relationships
  • Provide network management using tools such as SNMP, SolarWinds, WebSense, Cisco
    Secure ACS, WCS, etc.

Qualifications:



This position requires an experienced, advanced level IT professional with high-level technical expertise including:





  • Superior knowledge and demonstrated technical proficiency in VLAN trucking, switch and router and configuration/setup
  • Cisco Firewall and VPN configuration and setup with experience in managing medium to large environments
  • Solid working knowledge of the Windows Operating Systems
  • Solid understanding of standard client/server, networking and internet fundamentals
  • Knowledge of Network Design and Optimization
  • Experience in Circuit Provisioning
  • In-depth knowledge of IP routing and routing protocols
  • Strong background with LAN and WAN protocols
  • Extensive experience with network management platforms and protocols such as SNMP, XYMON, Solar Winds, etc.

    In addition, candidates must demonstrate:





    • Ability to work closely with systems engineering, operations and developers providing network support.
    • Ability to maintain documentation of network topology, infrastructure and device configuration of technology devices within the DHS infrastructure.
    • Ability to set standards for and incorporate and/or design new technical solutions in response to agency/Office of Enterprise Technology changes and technology trends.
    • Ability to consult and represent the technical infrastructure in priority setting and disaster recovery planning, testing, response and recovery (following a disaster event).

    Preferred Qualifications:


    5 years of storage engineering and design experience, CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or equivalent experience, and a strong understanding of major enterprise operating systems.



    Benefits:



    In addition to a competitive salary, the State of Minnesota offers excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:





    • Paid vacation time
    • Paid sick time
    • 11 paid holidays
    • Life insurance (optional family)
    • Long-term care insurance (spouse/parent)
    • Ongoing educational opportunities
    • Short-term disability
    • Long-term disability
    • Health care savings plan
    • Pension and retirement savings plan
    • Pre-tax benefits
    • Credit union membership available
    • Optional retirement savings plan

Location

St. Paul, MN

How to apply


Contact us! The Recruitment Office is glad to answer any questions you may have about this or other career opportunities. Contact us for more information or submit your resume by email (please reference the “Senior Network Engineer” position in the subject line):

Phone/Job Hotline: 651-431-3674 or 800-657-3643
Email: sos.recruitment@state.mn.us

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR RESUME IS JUNE 10th, 2012.



The Recruitment Office will contact you within 2 business days regarding your inquiry.

An Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly Employer