It Network Engineer Iii

USA: | IT And Computers | Full Time

41.43 - 44.02 USD per hour

Posted 2 weeks ago | Apply before September 17, 2026

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Summary:

Information Technology Services is a team of dedicated professionals providing core technology and cybersecurity services to agencies statewide, enabling state employees to serve Idaho's citizens. We sincerely hope you will consider being part of our success!

Information Technology Services (ITS), currently has an opening for an IT Network Engineer III position in our Chinden office in Boise.

This position provides critical network engineering and support services across a broad range of enterprise, datacenter and service provider class networks serving a multitude of state agencies. This position will manage, troubleshoot, and implement complex computer, data, voice and video networking infrastructure; including network administration, installation and maintenance of network infrastructure; provide leadership in the design, enhancement, implementation, and consultation on complex service provider network, datacenter networks, and enterprise networks, support, manage, maintain, troubleshoot and design datacenter networks;

perform related work. This position will work as part of the Core Service Provider and Datacenter network team.

The selected individual must possess an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of advanced network technologies and operating practices in order to manage and maintain 24/7/365 Network operations. This position will administer advanced Network management systems, manage network performance, troubleshoot network problems, and coordinate and implement expanded, new, and upgraded networks across the State.

The ideal candidate would have the following interpersonal and technical skills:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher certification
• Arista Cloud Engineer Associate (ACE-L2) or higher certification;
• Juniper Networks Certified Specialist (JNCIS) or higher certification;
• 4 years of experience configuring Cisco or Arista routing and switching equipment in Datacenter or Service Provider (WAN, CAN and MAN) environments;
• Experience with network design and management in a service provider or datacenter environment;
• Experience with Cisco IOS-XE, IOS-XR, NXOS, Arista EOS;
• Experience with IP address management best practices;
• Good knowledge of Ethernet and Datacenter topologies
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols including but not limited to MPLS (LSP/LSR), OSPF, IS-IS, MP-BGP, LDP, SR, EVPN, VXLAN, STP, VPC, VRRP and HSRP;
• Good knowledge of service provider solutions including but not limited to Dark Fiber, Wavelength (WDM), L2
  
  VPN (EPL, VPLS, Pseudowire), L3
  
  VPN (MPLS), and DIA;
• Cabling experience in Telco or data center environment;
• Experience developing and maintaining network document with a minimum of 2 years of experience with Microsoft Visio;
• Good organizational skills;
  Able to work on multiple tasks and maintaining task priority.
• Ability to work as part of an on-call, 24/7 shift rotation schedule;
• Travel throughout the State is occasionally required.

Please note:

The successful candidate will be required to pass multiple, comprehensive fingerprint-based background checks specific to the agencies ITS supports.

Example of Duties:

• Works with customers to understand and explain business and technical issues in service provider environment and managed service provider class datacenter environment, supporting multiple enterprises;
• Provides hands‑on support and management of statewide Network operations to deliver mission critical Network services to a diverse customer base on a 24/7/365 basis;
• Provides direct customer support for problem resolution and escalation;
• Supports Network Operations on a 24/7/365 basis that may include: deployments, infrastructure upgrades, hardware rollouts, troubleshooting, administration, and other related Network operation functions;
• Configures, upgrades, installs, troubleshoots, and manages network switches, routers, optical multiplexing devices, and other associated network devices;
• Configures, upgrades, installs, and manages advanced network diagnostic, configuration and management tools and…