IT Network Specialist II

THE POSITION

Are you ready to take your IT expertise to the next level? The Pennsylvania Treasury Department is seeking an energetic IT Network Specialist II who loves tackling system challenges --from networking and data center management to disaster recovery, telecom, and secure communications. If you're detail-oriented and thrive in high-pressure environments, this role offers a chance to drive crucial state operations while ramping up your technical skills with exciting hands-on experience.

The Pennsylvania Treasury Department is an independent agency led by the elected State Treasurer and one of the largest state treasuries in the country, serving as custodian of more than $150 billion. Treasury plays a critical role in state government operations, acting as the custodian, investor, and disburser of funds for nearly all state agencies. Treasury also offers a wide range of programs and services to Pennsylvania families, including the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program;

the PA ABLE Savings Program for people with disabilities; and our work to return more than $4 billion of Unclaimed Property to its rightful owners. A wealth of information is available reasury.gov .

• Hardware Management:
  Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, servers, firewalls, and network cabling
• Performance Monitoring:
  Monitor network performance and optimize efficiency using approved tools
• Issue Resolution:
  Troubleshoot and resolve complex network, server, and firewall issues
• System Support:
  Support telecom systems, videoconferencing tools, and storage networks
• Security Development:
  Develop, implement, and maintain network security mechanisms
• Data Protection:
  Maintain file recovery and file backup systems

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Mandatory 3 days a week in the office and work from home (telework) up to 2 days a week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
  
  The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:
  
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• One year as an Information Technology Generalist 1; or
• Two (2) years of technical experience providing information technology user support services in a variety of areas to include: applications development and business process analysis and network and desktop PC support services; and an associate degree in computer science; management, computer or business information systems; microcomputer technology, information technology, desktop technology or closely related field; or
• Four (4) years of technical experience providing information technology user support services in a variety of areas to include: applications development and business process analysis and network and desktop PC support; or
• A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 18 credits in computer science; management, computer or business information systems; microcomputer technology, information technology, desktop technology or closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must have installed and configured network hardware, such as routers and switches, to ensure reliable connectivity in a professional environment.
• You must have used network management tools to monitor performance and troubleshoot network issues.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Experience installing or configuring server and/or network hardware.
• Maintained file recovery and backup…