Networking Specialist

Agency

NC State Highway Patrol

Division

NC State Highway Patrol

Job Classification Title

Network Specialist (NS)

Position Number

Grade

DT10

About Us

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.

Description of Work

Are you a highly skilled IT/networking professional seeking your next challenging role? Would your technical expertise add significant value to a law enforcement agency environment? If yes, please consider applying for the Network Specialist position in the Technical Services Unit (TSU) of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol

The Network Specialist for the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) is a highly technical and analytical position requiring an in-depth knowledge of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Wide Area Networking (WAN) and Local Area Networking (LAN). This position reports to the Network Manager II and will supervise a team of Network Analysts that support network security, data integrity, and data network Continuity of Operations efforts for the NCSHP. The work location is Raleigh, NC (Wake County).

We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $84,353 - $126,529 Salary Grade DT10

Note: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:

• Criminal Background Investigation
• Drug Screening Test

Job duties/responsibilities include the following :

• Supporting the planning, design, engineering, installation, and troubleshooting of all North Carolina State Highway Patrol data communications offerings across the state. These offerings include both wired & wireless networks and will be delivered to SHP offices by way of copper wiring, fiber optics, and RF circuits.
• Coordinating activities with direct managers, end-users of the State Highway Patrol data and voice networks, equipment vendors, telecommunications companies, and electrical contractors to design, install, and support both new and existing systems.
• Serving as an integral component of the Highway Patrol's network support team.
• Handling partial responsibility for the health and accessibility of the Highway Patrol's statewide network: the quality and accessibility of this network is vital to SHP mission success.
• Interfacing with end-users and external carriers in order to diagnose and troubleshoot full data path issues from the network perimeter down to the endpoint.
• Demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of modern networking methodologies encompassing a wide range of network management and troubleshooting software, routers, switches, VPN tunnels, and network cabling.
• Providing mission critical information and connectivity to law enforcement officers throughout NC while maintaining the integrity and security of criminal justice information and all associated systems.
• Participating in long-term strategic planning for network expansion, systems integration and technology refreshes throughout the NCSHP IT Enterprise.

This position MAY be required to work nights and/or weekends in maintenance and/or outage situations. This position is also subject to emergency callback at any point during employment. Job duties for this position require driving a state vehicle. A valid driver's license must be obtained by date of hire .

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits , including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance.

North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application . A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position.

Management Preferences (Optional) : These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

• Experience with ExtremeCloud IQ (XIQ) - SiteEngine.
• Experience with/knowledge of Extreme switches and security appliances.
• Experience with Aruba wireless and VPN technologies.

Note: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:

• Criminal Background Investigation
• Drug Screening Test

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See of for details.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive experience in networking or a related field; or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive experience in networking or a related field; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and six years of networking related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Racquel Sanders

Recruiter Email:

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