Network Engineer; Austin

Overview

WHO WE ARE:

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is based at 1411 Brazos St, Austin.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:
Seeking an IT professional who uses analysis and design techniques to solve business problems using technology. The ideal candidate will have strong problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills. Must have the ability to communicate in a professional, customer-focused manner.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Network Engineer (Network Specialist V-VI) performs advanced to highly advanced and/or supervisory (senior-level) work overseeing activities associated with a Local Area Network (LAN) and/or Wide Area Network (WAN), Internet and intranet systems, and other data networks; planning, designing, and integrating data telecommunications networks; designing, installing, and monitoring networks; monitoring and analyzing existing hardware and software; developing policies and procedures; preparing budget recommendations;

and evaluating potential network enhancements. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable to extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Strategic planning, design, rollout, 24/7 operations, performance, and security of the internal network that provides services to TWC employees, contractors, and vendors. Maintain Blue Cat, DNS, DHCP, and IPAM solutions.
• Maintain, monitor and document the Local Area and Wide Area network infrastructure and provide Network Diagrams when needed.
• Monitor network infrastructure (including Cloud architecture) to ensure fault tolerance and redundancy of critical system.
• Review, analyze, troubleshoot, interpret, and implement and install firewall rules and the impact on network behavior.
• Perform and coordinate on-going maintenance and problem resolution to ensure Local and Wide Area network performance and integrity.
• Evaluate existing network and system procedures and make recommendations for improvements.
• Perform and coordinate installation and configuration of LAN/WAN equipment, wiring, connectors and all other hardware and software that relates to providing end user communication needs on the LAN/WAN.
• Work with Building and Facilities staff to ensure end user additions, moves and changes are completed on schedule.
• Maintain and provide added port availability.
• Research and evaluate various hardware and software resources.
• Perform risks assessments and disaster recovery responsibilities.
• Participate in research, planning, acquisition, testing and implementation phases of assigned LAN/WAN-related projects.
• Perform problem determination and resolution on hardware and software related to the LAN/WAN network equipment and end-user problem determination and resolution.
• Maintains up to date information on assigned problems within the helpdesk problem management system.
• There may be some travel involved (5%) for training and site visits and the position may have on-call responsibilities.
• Other duties and assigned data communications tasks, as needed.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, plus six years of full-time related work experience.
• One year of utilizing project management in leading large-scale network projects.
• Open Source network management tools such as Wireshark and MRTG (Multi Router Traffic Grapher).
• Panduit Pan-Net cabling system.
• Python programming experience.
• Installing, configuring and maintaining Cisco Network's Enterprise hardware.
• IP Subnetting and IP Routing;
  Implements and configures routed and switched data networks. Performs configuration of…