It Technical Engineer

Position: IT TECHNICAL ENGINEER
Louisiana Economic Development (LED) is seeking an IT Technical Engineer to join our team! The IT Technical Engineer (Network) provides network administration and architecture support, delivery of high-quality technical services, infrastructure planning, and operational support for Louisiana Economic Development. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and lift up to 15 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Seven years of experience in information technology; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in information technology; OR

An associate's degree in information technology plus five years of experience in information technology; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in information technology; OR

A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus four years of experience in information technology; OR

A master’s degree plus four years of experience in information technology.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NOTE:

A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

• Designs, implements, and maintains LAN/WAN network infrastructure with a focus on scalability, security, and performance
• Installs and configures network hardware such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers
• Monitors network performance and troubleshoots connectivity, bandwidth, and security issues
• Performs routine maintenance, updates, and upgrades on network systems
• Implements security measures such as access controls, IDS/IPS, and encryption protocols
• Coordinates with vendors on technical issues and contract management
• Collaborates with other IT staff to support seamless integration across systems
• Provides technical consultation and recommendations for system integrations and software solutions
• Participates in the development and testing of disaster recovery and continuity plans
• Assists in infrastructure planning, risk assessment, and compliance with IT standards
• Prepares and maintains technical documentation and reports
• Attends trainings and contributes to strategic IT planning aligned with agency goals

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:Probational or Promotional
Work Location:Baton Rouge, LA

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please contact:
Dawn Thibodeaux
HR Director
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