Comptroller - Network Specialist VI (Reopen)

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Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.
Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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ABOUT THE Division
General description
Join the Information Technology division as a Network Specialist! Work involves the implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of the agency’s network, a local area network or wide area network, Internet and intranet systems, and other data networks. Monitors and troubleshoots existing infrastructure. The candidate must have the ability to learn new concepts quickly and apply knowledge appropriately in a highly active environment with ever-changing circumstances. Apply today and help the Comptroller’s office keep the Texas economy strong.
Work Hours
Must be able to work an eight-hour schedule between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm, 40-hour week, Monday – Friday with occasional work schedule variance when necessary. Perform on-call duty on a rotational basis and occasionally work additional hours based on business peaks. Hours may change based on business need.
Teleworking may be considered if certain working conditions are met. The candidate must have permanent residency within the state of Texas and must be able to meet in office requirements, which can vary among different sections (i.e. report to office 1 day/month, 3 days/week, etc.). Travel reimbursements are not provided for teleworking.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or GED.
Eight (8) years of experience in supporting network infrastructures.
Five (5) years of experience in supporting advanced network infrastructures
Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate or higher degree in information technology, engineering degree or related.
Data Center network infrastructure
Cloud infrastructure
Cloud network infrastructure
Cisco voice and network infrastructure systems
Configuration and administration of routers, switches and firewalls
Virtual Private Network (IPSEC and SSL)
Maintaining and supporting Cisco managed wireless networks
Network access control – network firewalling and advanced firewall capabilities
Network security tools – network IPS
Web proxy implementation, administration and monitoring
Network performance monitoring and capacity management
Administration of Windows servers
Administration of Linux servers
Engaging vendor support
Substitutions:
Applicable and current technical certificates may substitue for years of experience

CCNA – 2 years experience
CCNP – 4 years experience
CCIE – 6 years experience
Licenses/Certifications (Preferred):

Cisco CCNA, CCNP and/or CCIE.
AWS Network, Cloud Security,
In this role you will:

Architects modifications and enhancements to existing enterprise network to support business needs of the agency
Installs, configures, tests, upgrades, and maintains network equipment and software
Analyzes existing network and system procedures for efficiency and effectiveness
Receives high level instructions for tasks and activities
Organizes instructions into details tasks
Supports and maintains monitoring solutions
Troubleshoots existing infrastructure
Supports second level incidents
Engages vendor technical support
Utilizes agency ticketing system to enter and track problems and work requests
Leads and suggests new activities and direction
Research budget requirements for the agency network and voice infrastructure
Assists in defining agency disaster recovery responsibilities and procedures
Serves as technical lead on projects as necessary
Represents team during meetings and projects
Works with business units
Architects, designs and implements new solutions
Engages vendor technical support
Investigates, plans and designs new network solutions and features that support business needs and align with Agency architecture
Coordinates projects that cross functional agency systems, and other state entities that require planning and scheduling during the project development and implementation
Creates and maintains accurate documentation
May teach and train others
Preforms routine changes
Receives detailed instructions for tasks and activities
Troubleshoot existing infrastructure
Supports first level incidents
Performs other related duties as assigned
Maximize Your Earnings!
At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering
If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
Important Note to the Candidate:
Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
MILITARY PREFERENCE
To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Click on the occupational category for the position.
Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office,
Military Crosswalk Guide .
The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com , http://www.onetonline.org , https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.
Applications submitted through Work in Texas:
Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.
The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.
Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.
An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller’s office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.