State Network Analyst/Senior (LAN Team) at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

Description
Do you have experience performing the analysis of network/electronics equipment? The Office of the Chief Information Officer is looking for a State Network Analyst/Senior (LAN Team). As a State Network Analyst/Senior, under limited supervision you would independently performs a variety of work related to the planning, design, and utilization of an enterprise-wide data and wireless State government/statewide network.


Work involves analyzing, design, configuration, deployment, testing and troubleshooting the network. May provide evaluation of vendor products, and coordinates short and long-range network solutions and architecture, ensures network standards are met. The State Network Analyst/Senior is responsible to make standards known, interpret standards, and ensure that network standards are met; May supervise or lead other technical or analyst workers as needed.


Before we dive into what we need, let us show off what you get!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment


At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!


Location: 501 S. 14th st. Lincoln, NE


Schedule: 8-5 Monday-Friday
Examples of Work
Manages and monitors network upgrade installations and maintenance to ensure continued access to state facilities. Meets with vendors for product analysis. Performs on-site station reviews of network components. Consults with clients by answering technical, operational or policy questions. Makes recommendations to resolve customer concerns.


Arranges maintenance services, troubleshoots problems, and oversees outside contractors. Coordinates activities with vendors, clients, and contractors. Installs and reconfigures state-wide communications systems to optimize network performance. Diagnoses and resolves network and system problems. Resolves problems and takes actions to solve short-term problems while considering long-term and state-wide network impact. Monitors, maintains, and oversees communication services and facilities for state agencies.


Network System Design and Implementation. Research, design, and specify communication network/system facilities and services. Oversees the testing and implementation of communication network systems. Prepares plans and technical specifications for enterprise-level state government/state-wide and/or regional communication networks/systems.


Develops communication network/system plans and installations for such processes as technology convergence, radio frequency analysis, management of spectrum coordination, data communications topologies, and wide-area, and local-area networks. Research communications technologies to ensure rapid and error-free movement of data, or wireless information on the communications network/system. Reviews vendor equipment literature and makes recommendations concerning uses and purchases.


Attends in-service training programs, technical-professional workshops or conferences, review/research technical journals, books, literature, and shares information with peers and other technical experts to learn/keep informed about modified procedures or techniques and new advances in a field of study and to identify available best practices, technologies, methodologies, and equipment pertinent to work assigned. Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: Associate's or other similar two year technical degree in computer engineering/science, communications/electronic equipment, or related discipline of study AND two years work experience performing the analysis of network/electronics equipment and preparing related technical recommendations; two additional years of applicable work experience can be substituted for a degree.


PREFERRED: Knowledge of Enterprise Network, Client WIFI Connectivity, and RADIUS
In-depth working knowledge of network WIFI communications
Cisco and/or Juniper Network certifications


OTHER: Regular and reliable attendance is required. Travel will be required for this position and as such, a valid driver's license if required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: the design and operational requirements of establishing and maintaining communications systems for the state; hardware and software infrastructure and other operational components; applicable standards and procedures regarding communication network/system
installation and related documentation


Ability to: conduct studies of communications systems or components and make recommendations; develop and implement operational and training procedures concerning communications systems; plan, install, diagnose, and repair communications equipment and systems used by the agency.