LAN Data Center Network Engineer

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment.

This position serves as a Local Area Network (LAN) Data Center (DC) Network Engineer performing highly complex professional, advisory, and technical functions for enterprise network infrastructure and security implementations.

In this role you will serve as a technical expert in Enterprise Data Center Network Architecture, layer 2 and layer 3 switching design, and enterprise network security applications.

In addition, you will confer with customers to troubleshoot complex network systems, end-user communication problems, system intrusions, and network hardware and software failures.

This position also serves as a technical project coordinator and analyst for design, development, and modification of highly complex network communications solutions for multi-tiered applications and server farm interactions.

If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carry over year to year.
• 3 paid personal business days per year.
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
• Optional pre-tax programs
  -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Under administrative direction, serves as a Local Area Network (LAN) Data Center (DC) Network Engineer for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), performing complex hardware and software installations and in the design, modification, and development of specifications to complex Data Center network communications, including various network and security components with multiple levels of network redundancy.
• Meets with users to determine layout and specifications to design, develop, and modify complex network communications, including various LAN components such as routers, switches, internet gateways, and cabling, etc.
• Configures, tests, and maintains various make and models of LAN switches, routers, network authentication systems and internet gateways, including designing, installing, and maintaining network cabling.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4)…