[Hiring] Network Administrator @State of Oklahoma

Role Description

As a Network Administrator with OMES you will enjoy:

• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
• A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Responsibilities include:

• Plans, develops, and implements wireless, telephone, data or other telecommunications or information technology programs and networks for the state.
• Performs professional and technical work in providing data and/or voice network services for the state; establishes and maintains networks and systems; performs preventive maintenance; evaluates systems performance, responds to malfunctions and operating problems, and identifies and resolves causes.
• Installs, tests, and modifies data networks, voice networks, wireless networks, Routers, and other communication components; coordinates and performs systems tests; adjusts, calibrates and modifies equipment or components to conform to specifications, implement engineering or software changes or enhance systems performance.
• Confers with agency users, representatives of other agencies and political subdivisions and others to determine requirements for wireless, voice, data, and other telecommunications services; coordinates requirements with technical staff, contractors, vendors, or others as needed to develop a plan of approach and provide for implementation of required tasks and activities.
• Manages/administers public safety network and ensures security compliance with State and Federal requirements.
• Researches network technologies and recommends technical solutions that can add efficiency and monitor performance.
• Cross trains IT staff to create depth in support of IT services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical demands include the ability to bend, crouch, stoop, sit and/or lift objects weighing 50 pounds or more. The position uses manual equipment, including dollies and carts. Some extended hours including evenings and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and at least four (4) years of Network Operations experience, or 10+ years of Networking Infrastructure administration and support.
• HPE Juniper proficiency and expertise preferred.
• Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and detail oriented.
• Server and Security training is a plus.

Requirements

• Remote position - primary residence must fall within 45 minutes of downtown Dallas, Texas.
• Full-time 40-hour work weeks.
• Salary is up to $85,000 based on education and experience.
• Sponsorship: At this time, we cannot offer sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
• A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.