IT Network Engineer II

USA: | IT And Computers | Full Time

36.16 - 38.42 USD per hour

Posted 2 days ago | Apply before October 28, 2026

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

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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 II 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 Datacenter network team.

The selected individual must possess an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of advanced network technologies and operating practices 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 candidates would have the following interpersonal and technical skills:

• Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) or higher certification;
• Arista Cloud Engineer Associate (ACE-L1) or higher certification;
• Juniper Networks Certified Associate (JNCIA) or higher certification;
• 4 years of experience configuring Cisco, Juniper or Arista routing and switching equipment in 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, Junos, 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;
• Experience installing and troubleshooting fiber and copper to industry standards;
• Experience racking and mounting network equipment in a 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 maintain task priority;
• Ability to work as part of an on-call, 24/7 shift rotation schedule;
• Travel throughout the State is occasionally required;
• Knowledge of Wi-Fi encryption and authentication protocols;

Please note: The successful candidates will be required to pass multiple, comprehensive fingerprint-based background checks specific…