TPWD - Network Specialist V (Senior Network Engineer)

Job Description:

TPWD - Network Specialist V (Senior Network Engineer)

Description

TPWD MISSION

To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment (month/year) and hours worked per week, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed.

Job history and volunteer experience should be listed in the work history section of the application to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements. Part-time experience credit is prorated based on the duration and hours worked per week. Please indicate hours worked for part-time/temporary/seasonal experience. If this information is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete.

Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state 'unknown' for any incomplete fields. If education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting, a copy of a college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be provided if you are selected for an interview.

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APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login. CAPPS Recruit, https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en


MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:

Job Classification

Service

Military Specialty

Network Specialist I-VI

Army

17C, 18E, 25B, 25D, 25N, 25U, 25W, 25X, 35T, 255A, 255N, 255S, 255Z, 26A, 26B, 26Z

Network Specialist I-VI

Navy

CT, CTM, CTN, CTT, ET, IT, ITS, 181X, 182X, 681X, 682X, 781X, 782X

Network Specialist I-VI

Coast Guard

IT, CYB10, CYB11, ISM

Network Specialist I-VI

Marine Corps

0631, 0639, 0699, 1711, 1721, 1799, 2611, 2612, 2613, 2659, 5974, 6694, 0605, 0620, 0630, 0670

Network Specialist I-VI

Air Force

1B4X1, 1D7X1, 1N2X1, 3D0X2, 3D0X3, 3D1X1, 3D1X2, 3D1X7, 17C0, 17DX, 17SX

*More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below:

https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE:

If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach the required documentation referenced below at the time your application is submitted . If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/ .

Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference:
Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation). Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation. Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation. Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty- Marriage Certificate and copy of spouses active-duty military orders. Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household- Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating.
Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted.


BENEFITS:

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, telework, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return to Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.

HIRING CONTACT: Gaylon Williams , (512) 389-4554

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Information Technology, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin TX 78744

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Under the direction of the IT Operations Telecommunications Manager, performs advanced (senior-level) network systems work. Responsible for architecting and providing oversight for both centralized and decentralized enterprise network environments. Leads capacity planning and performance tuning activities to optimize network resources and directs preventative maintenance, including firmware upgrades and performance tuning for agency network systems. Engages in regular assessments of network infrastructure, including proposed, existing, and legacy systems, ensuring stability, efficiency, and security across the enterprise network. Conducts and reports on product evaluations for new hardware and software, preparing recommendations for management. Supports the agency's strategic telecommunications projects, integrating network requirements into the overall business and information resource plans. Develops and enforces policies to uphold network integrity, directs system recovery planning. Oversees the preparation of budget recommendations for network facilities, and provides final engineering support for problem ticket resolution, contributing to strategic planning and cross-training initiatives to enhance team versatility and resilience. The Senior Network Engineer collaborates with IT leadership to establish policies, guides network team development, and operates with a high degree of independent judgment. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.


Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Two-year Associate degree from accredited college or university in relevant field of technical studies.

Experience :

Eight years of full-time experience in network management, network engineering and design.

Licensure :

Current Cisco CCNP or equivalent.

Must possess a valid "C" class Texas driver's license.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS :

Education :

Three years of relevant continuous network experience may substitute for technical certification or sixty semester hours of education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Four-year Bachelor degree from accredited college or university in relevant field of technical studies such as Information Systems or Network Engineering and Design.

Experience :

Ten years of full-time experience in network management, network engineering or design and administration.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of advanced networking concepts, including routing (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS), switching (VLAN, STP, EtherChannel), and network security protocols (ACLs, VPN, IPsec).

Knowledge of industry-standard network architecture and best practices for large-scale, multi-site network environments.

Knowledge of cloud networking services, software-defined networking (SDN), and virtualization technologies (e.g., VXLAN, NFV).

Knowledge of switches technologies and protocols such as VLAN, VTP, STP, PVST+, RPVST+, Inter VLAN routing & Multi-Layer Switching, Multicast Operations, Layer 3 Switches, Ether channels, Transparent Bridging.

Knowledge of Cisco and Meraki network infrastructure, including routers (ISR/ASR/Meraki MX-series) and Catalyst/Meraki MS-series switches.

Knowledge of network security and compliance frameworks, including NIST, ISO 27001, and cybersecurity strategies to protect enterprise networks.

Knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity planning for network resilience and incident response.

Knowledge of Cisco Unity/Call Manager VoIP network implementation, network assessment and integration techniques.

Skill in configuration and troubleshooting of enterprise network protocols and services, including advanced use of network monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds, InfoBlox, Cisco Thousand Eyes, and Wireshark.

Skill in diagnosing network-related issues through packet inspection, root cause analysis, and systematic troubleshooting.

Skill in design and implementation of network redundancy, high-availability configurations, and failover solutions.

Skill in documentation and technical report writing, including procedural, configuration, and policy documentation.

Skill in leading projects and coordinating with vendors on network improvements, assessments, and technology upgrades.

Skill in security measures implementation, including firewall configurations and access control management.

Ability to use Cisco Unity/Call Manager VoIP network implementation, network assessment and integration techniques.

Ability to a ssess, plan, and lead strategic projects that align network infrastructure with organizational goals.

Ability to e ffectively communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders and provide clear guidance to technical teams.

Ability to w ork independently, exercise extensive judgment, and make decisions in line with organizational policies and standards.

Ability to w rite clear and concise documentation to use in statements of work, technical run books, strategic planning and legislative analysis documents.

Ability to a nalyze and improve existing network procedures for enhanced efficiency and security.

Ability to s tay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to inform network improvements and innovation.

Ability to providing oversight for 200+ remote WAN/LAN technologies which utilize various transport methods (T1, Bonded T1, Ethernet, ATM, wireless P2P, etc.) and heterogeneous L2 infrastructure.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Required to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; Alternate schedules and telework options are available.

This position is suitable to telework two days per week and the candidate may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

Required to work on holidays, weekends and hours other than 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. as necessary.

Required to participate in the team on-call rotation.

Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.

Required to operate a State vehicle.

Non-smoking in State buildings and vehicles.

Attendance at quarterly division meetings and annual IT retreat "all staff day" mandatory.

First two weeks of employment will be in Austin at a state-paid hotel for training and onsite instruction if living outside a 50 mile radius of Austin HQ.

Required to pass a national fingerprint-based background check to maintain employment.

Must conform to agency work rules, safety program and dress and grooming standards.

Non smoking work environment in State buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER



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