IT Systems Architect Supervisor - Hybrid 66139
IT Systems Architect Supervisor - Hybrid 66139
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Job Description
Why live in Helena Montana
Helena is surrounded by rolling hills and lofty mountains and is tucked below the Continental Divide.
It is a relatively quiet place to call home where smalltown living collides with outdoor adventure.
Helena has a rich history and was originally founded as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush.
Learn more about moving to and/or living in Helena Montana here.
Why should you keep reading and consider working here
We know you have other work options but we ask you to consider working with us at the State of Montana Department of Administration in the State Information Technology Services Division (SITSD). Our mission to provide shared IT services to support the needs of the state and citizens of Montana. We offer an innovative and collaborative work environment where employees are valued and supported. In addition our employees have the opportunityto be involved insome of the most exciting and innovative ITprojects and initiatives in developmentwithin Montana state government.(You can learn more about SITSD here.
In this position you will be afforded the opportunity to telework however there will be required weekly inoffice day(s) in Helena. Specific conditions will be outlined as part of the job offer and must adhere to state policy.
What is this career opportunity
Do you want to be involved with leading and managing a team of network engineers in the network design and architecture planning for the States Enterprise Network Do you want to lead a team in the designing planning and implementation of emerging network technologies from the ground up You may be the person we are looking for!
The IT Systems Architect Supervisor oversees a team of network engineers in designing architecting and managing the States Enterprise network. This position leads the States Enterprise network design team in designing planning and implementing new and emerging network technologies in areas such as data center core network routing and switching network firewalls and security wireless networking wideareanetworking (WAN) and remote access technologies as well as Enterprise video conferencing and Enterprise network tools/monitoring/automation. In addition this position leads and manages the States network design team to conduct and assist in proofofconcept testing as well as conduct engineering planning and design sessions with the States various networking vendor partners. This position also assists with various network security audits and risk assessments as well as assists with network disaster recovery planning. This job requires excellent technical and organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology or other ITrelated field; AND
- Five years related networking experience; AND
- Two years experience supervising professionallevel employees; OR
- Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a casebycase basis.
Competencies:
Knowledge of:
Network routing protocols such as IPv4/IPv6 OSPF and BGP
Carrier leased transport and wideareanetwork (WAN) technologies
MultiProtocol LabelSwitching (MPLS) vrf routing
Industry best practices for Enterprise Network Security
Network Layer 4 and 7 Firewall Technologies
Network VPN Technologies
Network Authentication Technologies
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Technology
Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE
Cisco CCNA/CCNP
Budgeting and large project expenditure planning
Project management principles practices and techniques.
Ability to:
- Supervise and support highlyskilled and technical team members;
- Manage a budget driven by billed services;
- Develop and manage budgeting for large projects and expenditures
- Effectively communicate with diverse levels of management and stakeholders;
- Effectively interact with vendors on behalf of State agencies;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships in the public and private sector;
- Identify problems emerging issues and trends and establish strategies to address them;
- Translate new technologies into sound business solutions;
- Recommend a variety of enterprise network firewall (L4/L7 secure VPN (Client/Site) and network authentication design solutions using resourceful approaches and research when necessary.
- Communicate technical information with both technical and nontechnical people at all levels in state government;
- Develop effective working relationships with coworkers managers employees of state government and citizens of the state;
- Work effectively under stressful circumstances as priority incidents occur;
- Develop and document processes and procedures;
- Work independently and in a team environment;
- Manage competing deadlines with shifting priorities;
- Deliver confident and informed decisions related to matters of Enterprise Wireless network architecture.
Preferred:
- Experience supervising networking professionals;
- Experience leading projectbased initiatives;
- Experience in managing contracts and budgets
Does this sound like you
Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume and cover letter. (Please Note: You do not need to complete the work experience or the education & certifications portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.
What can you expect from us in return for your hard work
Look here to see the additional benefits! They include:
o Work/life Balance
o Health Coverage
o Retirement plans
o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
o And more
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!
Other important information to be aware of.
This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Only online applications are accepted. By applying online you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
