Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Austin, TX
posted 7 days ago
About the position
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.
Responsibilities
- Architect and provide oversight for enterprise network environments.
- Lead capacity planning and performance tuning activities.
- Direct preventative maintenance including firmware upgrades.
- Engage in assessments of network infrastructure for stability and security.
- Conduct product evaluations for new hardware and software.
- Support strategic telecommunications projects and integrate network requirements.
- Develop and enforce policies to uphold network integrity.
- Oversee budget recommendations for network facilities.
- Provide engineering support for problem ticket resolution.
- Collaborate with IT leadership to establish policies and guide team development.
Requirements
- Two-year Associate degree from accredited college or university in relevant field of technical studies.
- Eight years of full-time experience in network management, network engineering and design.
- Current Cisco CCNP or equivalent certification.
- Valid 'C' class Texas driver's license.
Nice-to-haves
- Four-year Bachelor degree from accredited college or university in relevant field of technical studies such as Information Systems or Network Engineering and Design.
- Ten years of full-time experience in network management, network engineering or design and administration.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Group insurance
- Retirement and pension
- Frequent training and staff development opportunities
- Longevity pay
- Merit pay
- Deferred compensation
- Flexible benefit plans
- 401K/457 retirement plans
- Direct deposit
- Telework options
- Staggered work hours
- Employee Assistance Program
- Return to Work Program
- Health insurance available the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period.
