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Looking to take the next step in your career
Discover why NCDIT is the ideal destination for your professional growth Why Work for NCDIT
We currently have an opening for an Network Engineer
The position is designated Statutory Exemptand is exemptfrom the State Human Resources Act
The Network Engineer is a member of the Network Security Operations team consisting of several other Network Engineers who provide design consultation configuration and implementation services. These services include firewall IPS routing switching and load balancing offerings internal and external to the DIT data centers.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Diagnose and resolve complex network problems and improve network performance and reliability Provide technical leadership and direction for security services initiatives
- Support and troubleshoot existing network infrastructure routers switches IPS various vendor firewalls and load balancers
- Participate in customer consulting meetings to gather business requirements and developed detailed designs based on those requirements
- Participate in Incident Response activities
About the Organization
The Department of Information Technology (DIT) provides multiplatform computing and telecommunications for the State of North Carolina agencies local governments and school systems. In accordance with N.C.G.S. 143B1321(a)30 the Department supports the operation of the North Carolina 911 Board. The NC 911 Board is charged with developing and updating the State 911 Plan by monitoring trends in emergency communications technology and services investigating and incorporating GIS mapping and other resources into the plan and formulating strategies for the efficient and effective delivery of 911 call service. The Board is responsible for contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of its powers and duties under this Article and to use revenue available to the 911 Board under G.S. 143B for administrative expenses to pay its obligations under the contracts and agreements.
The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT)serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies as well as schools colleges and universities. NCDITs missionis to enable trusted businessdriven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divideby expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable highspeed internet.
As NCDITs services reach North Carolina residents from all backgrounds we believe that our workforce should reflect the demographics of the state. The workforce is our most valuable asset to recognize understand and meet the IT needs of our constituents across North Carolina. Our agencys culture is derived through the implementation of thoughtful practical innovative and datadriven strategies. We are anEmployment Firststate ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace Executive Order 92. NCDIT supports recent executive orders to address pay equity for women Executive Order 93 establish paid parental leave for birth adoption and foster care Executive Order 95 and implement fair chance policies Executive Order 158. NCDIT also hasseveral initiativesdesigned to help past and current military personnel and their spouses find rewarding careers with us. Join a team that welcomes values respects and supports all members of our work community.
If you have student loans becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visitto learn more.Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
- The Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed below along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information:Introduction to the Job ApplicationandAddressing Knowledge Skills and Abilities. Note:These links refer to Dept. of Public Safety process; this process is the same for Dept. of Information Technology.To qualify for this position applicants must document on the application that they possess ALLof the following:
- Demonstrated experience with Cisco or Palo Alto firewalls and/or data center routers and switches
- Demonstrated experience with data center network concepts such as routing switching load balancing layered network security and/or network management
- Demonstrated experience with IP addressing subnet masking and/or routing protocols such as OSPF BGP MPLS/VPN
- Demonstrated experience with VLAN design and management
- Demonstrated experience with HSRP and/or Spanning Tree Protocols design and/or management
The following Management Preferences are not required but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:- Experience with F5 LTM and GTM or other load balancing technologies
- Experience supporting SolarWinds
- Experience supporting VMWare NSX
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or an IT related field or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive experience in network engineering;
or
Associate degree in Computer Science or an IT related field or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive experience in network engineering;
or
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and seven years of experience in networking or related area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Information Technology (DIT)is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. NCDIT uses the MeritBased Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill posted positions. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
- The Department of Information Technology will not accept See Resume or inserted text resumes in lieu of all work experience and education completed on the application.
- Employment at NCDIT is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with your application.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- Applicants applying for positions that require specific coursework must upload and attach a copy of the transcript with their application.
- Applicants with relevant professional certifications to the posted job must attach proof of active certification along with the information in the Certificates and Licenses section.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- If applicants earned a foreign degree foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification:
HYBRID/FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES:
At NCDIT we are dedicated to fostering a collaborative and flexible work environment offering a hybrid remote work option for positions that are conducive to remote flexibility. If you do not currently reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned duty station new hires are granted up to 120 days from their start date to relocate. This relocation ensures the ability to work onsite multiple days per week. If youre eager to contribute to a dynamic workplace we encourage you to apply!
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous highquality lowcost benefits on a pretax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service leave. In addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
Some highlights include:- The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moodys Investors Service
- Twelve 12 holidays/year
- Fourteen 14 vacation days/year which increase as length of service increases and accumulate yeartoyear
- Twelve 12 sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely
- Longevity pay lump sum payout yearly based on length of service
- 401K 457 and 403(b) plans
complete an online application.
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification.
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact:
NCDIT Human Resources
Tajia Brown
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Employment Type
Full-Time
