PennDOT - TAS2 A4 SC2 (Edge Solutions)

Job#: 1369745

Job Description:

Networking Admin

If interested, please send an udpated resume to

Preferred candidates will sit within an hour of the Greater Harrisburg area, but candidates MUST sit in the state of PA. This role will primarily be remote, but some occasional in-office attendance may be required depending on operational needs

8 month contract with possible extensions - anticipated start date in mid October

Schedule: 8AM-4:30PM Mon-Fri

Pay: Negotiable based upon expereince - paid weekly on a W2

Position Summary: The selected candidate will be responsible for providing technical recommendations on network design builds supporting network needs and projects and integrating local and wide area network infrastructure and will have input into the edge networking architecture deployed throughout the Enterprise. The selected candidate must be able to communicate well with technical and non-technical teams and needs to be an eager individual with experience in a large environment.

CCNA and CCNP certificates or higher are preferred but candidates with demonstrable levels of commensurate hands-on experience will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in and initiatives to supply network services to provide maximum network and telecommunication availability reliability and flexibility.
• Organize and assist with IOS and firmware upgrades for all edge networking devices and assets.
• Assist in the development of network infrastructure solutions to enhance all Commonwealth business units based on their needs.
• Design and assist orchestrating pilots for edge networking upgrades and infrastructure changes/ needs in cooperation with the Edge Networking Control team.
• Lead and participate in the design pilot and implementation of Enterprise edge networking infrastructure related projects. This includes both participation with other teams as well as leading coordinating and directing various project teams suggesting/ designing alternative solutions creating and evaluating proposals and actively directing and participating in the deployment of technologies that support the Commonwealths initiatives and evolving business needs.
• Manage assigned Enterprise Edge Networking infrastructure related projects. This includes participating in coordinating and directing various project teams designing alternatives evaluating proposals recommending and presenting solutions to management and agency operations and managing the deployment of technologies that support the Commonwealths initiatives and evolving business needs.
• Participate in and ensure the full and ongoing documentation of all edge networks including the ongoing full inventory of assets and logical/ operational network diagrams.
• Assist other networking teams in the review of plans designs and implementations of complex networks to enable the integration of network operating systems platforms and protocols to enhance network performance and security.
• Assist in the review of vendor bulletins and other critical announcements and provide remediation recommendations as needed.
• Proactively assist in driving edge networking refresh cycles and subsequent deployment schedules in cooperation with other network teams.
• Support the Control and Solutions teams efforts for pilot execution review and product evaluation.
• Evaluates current and future network needs and prepares technical solutions and recommendations.
• Participate in the review of network cabling and infrastructure documents to ensure that networking requirements are met and specifications meet all appropriate Commonwealth and industry technical standards.
• Maintain and manage relationships with agency and delivery center operational contacts business partners service providers infrastructure suppliers and network carriers.
• Supports the planning and design of LAN/WAN network architecture including: Network bandwidth analysis and capacity planning. Detailed specifications and schematic engineering drawings for network enhancements and modifications.
• Performs network management functions utilizing various industry tools to monitor test verify troubleshoot and resolve complex network problems by working with users service providers business partners and others to resolve problems.
• Provide second and third tier support for all network teams network users and remote IT staff regarding the access and use of established network resources as needed.
• Research and maintain an ongoing understanding of emerging and current network hardware WAN/LAN/WLAN networking options network carrier options intelligent transportation video security voice and wireless trends.
• Support the edge networkings network health tools and interface with Enterprise service owners.
• Coordinates change management efforts with the Edge Networking Operations and Control teams.
• Ensures that assigned edge networking trouble tickets or incidents follow established processes and are fully documented within ServiceNow.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Network Switching: 4 to 5 YOE
• Network routing: 3 to 4 YOE
• CCNP desired
• SD-WAN beneficial

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.