Network Engineer, Tier 1
Job in
Albany, Albany County, New York, 12201, USA
Listed on 2026-07-13
Listing for:
State of New York
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-13
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, IT Support, Network Administrator
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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 07/10/26
Applications Due
10/10/26
Vacancy ID219724
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NY HELPNo
Agency Empire State Development, NYS
Title Network Engineer, Tier 1
Occupational Category Other Professional Careers
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining Unit None listed
Salary Range From $85000 to $95000 Annually
Employment Type
Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Albany
Street Address 625 Broadway
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code
12245
Duties Description
* Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
* This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
* Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Assist with the installation, configuration and maintenance of critical network infrastructure supporting ESD's HQ, datacenter, and remote office locations. Assist in troubleshooting and resolving LAN and WAN related performance and equipment issues. Monitor and optimize network services and provide end user support for all network related devices and equipment.
WORK PERFORMED:
* Install, configure, maintain, and administrate network related infrastructure, services, equipment, and software necessary to support ESD's critical business functions.
* Rack, stack, power and provide management connectivity for network equipment.
* Monitor and optimize the performance of enterprise SD-WAN and internet connectivity.
* Install, configure, and manage Juniper network switch stacks and associated infrastructure.
* Evaluate new and leading-edge network technologies for possible inclusion within the enterprise topology.
* Liaise with third party vendors to manage new and upgraded services being implemented.
* Utilize vendor portals to create, track and manage support and service tickets.
* Assist with the management of ESD's Active Directory Infrastructure.
* Assist with the management of network file storage services in Azure Net App Files (ANF).
* Assist with the management of Virtual Server workloads in Azure VMware Solution (AVS).
* Assist with the management of Horizon Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) in Azure.
* Utilize network management best practices and monitoring tools to investigate and resolve network related performance issues.
* Assist with integrating technologies from different vendors in a heterogeneous networking environment.
* Support the installation, configuration and troubleshooting of IT infrastructure at ESD's satellite offices.
* Mentor junior networking staff and supervise network related projects as directed.
* Travel to various remote office locations as necessary.
* Assist in IT Disaster Recovery efforts, testing and documentation.
* Perform other related duties as required by IT management.
Minimum Qualifications
• Proven experience in Juniper network routing and switching or other routing and switching platform.
* Proven experience in routing and switching command line experience.
* Knowledge of SD-WAN infrastructure and management principles.
* Familiarity with cloud computing architecture including virtual desktop, storage and backup/recovery.
* Expertise with Enterprise wired and wireless network systems.
* Familiarity with ISP management.
* Experience with Network Monitoring Systems.
* Expertise…
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