TJJD - Network Specialist III - IT Infrastructure %Security Network Specialist AUS

NOTE: This is not a remote position.

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department careers site): the TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003), the Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028), the Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975), and the Authorization to Release Information (HR-074). Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in consideration for this position.

Apply online at the Taleo job portal and attach the above additional forms along with copies of your high school/college diploma(s), official college transcripts, licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, DD Form 214.

Apply through Work-In-Texas as well. You will also need to complete and attach the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with copies of diplomas, transcripts, licenses/certifications, and DD Form 214. The additional forms are available at the TJJD careers site and can be submitted via email to HRJobsas.gov.

PLEASE NOTE

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment history. Do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. The application must contain complete job histories, including job titles, employer name, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor’s name and phone number, a description of duties, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, the application may be rejected as incomplete.

Resumes do not replace this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at the Ers Texas site. Benefits include retirement, paid health and life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance, and employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include dental, vision, optional life insurance, voluntary AD&D, dependent health & life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Certain designated positions may be eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

Performs complex (journey-level) network work involving the implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of associated equipment within the agency’s local and/or wide area network (LAN and WAN). Supports, monitors, and implements TJJD information technology initiatives through coordination with local and field IT staff, maintenance staff, and stakeholders to configure, deploy, and repair key TJJD infrastructure components. Provides information to the lead of enterprise systems and support and division management at the Central Office.

Work involves adherence to agency standards, policies, and procedures to maintain the security and integrity of the TJJD statewide communication, network, safety, and security systems.

Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment. May require travel, working in excess of 40 hours per work week, and be on-call.

• Installs infrastructure hardware, software and related tools to ensure optimal functioning of the network and security systems while complying with applicable codes or standards.
• Monitors LAN/WAN performance, communications, and security system problems from core data centers to service recipients.
• Performs installation and configuration of LAN/WAN/security-related hardware and software to ensure compatibility among systems.
• Collaborates with Data Center Services staff as needed regarding technical aspects of the TJJD network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoots malfunctioning network hardware and software issues to promote prompt return to service during outages.
• Maintains inventory records for technology equipment at assigned sites and tracks locations of equipment.
• Maintains TJJD infrastructure systems on schedule and within budget; makes recommendations regarding availability and procurement of equipment.
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