IT Network Engineer I

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• Job Posting closes: Open until Filled
• Required documents uploaded by: All required documents listed below must be attached to your application within 2 days of applying for your application to be considered complete.

Agency Information:

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services

Protecting Kansans, Promoting Recovery and Supporting Self Sufficiency

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: M-F

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Disability Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: IT Network Engineer I

Compensation: Up to a maximum salary of $78,000 annually.

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

All employees are expected to work in a harmonious and cooperative fashion with other staff to provide efficient and effective customer service: to use free time as available to assist other staff in the completion of work assignments and perform other tasks as needed; to contribute to a positive work environment through a positive, helpful, courteous demeanor towards staff, customers and the general public; and to adhere to appropriate standards of conduct regarding the use of leave, reports to work on time and in the designated fashion.

The IT Network Engineer provides operational support for enterprise IT and operational technology (OT) networks within a secure healthcare environment. This role supports both traditional enterprise networking and network-connected operational systems such as video surveillance, access control, building management systems, facility awareness systems, duress, lighting controls, and other building or life-safety platforms.

Initially the position will focus on assisting efforts in the establishment of a new facility and IT department. Once the facility is fully established the position will transition to day-to-day network support, monitoring, troubleshooting, documentation, and coordination with senior network engineers, IT security, facilities, and external vendors. The IT Network Engineer helps the network owner ensure systems remain available, secure, and compliant with Kansas State IT security policies, regulatory requirements, and third-party accreditation standards.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Serve in a front-line support capacity for the assigned facility.
• Maintain and support network connectivity for enterprise, building management, and physical security systems (video surveillance, access control, paging, duress).
• Install and maintain network systems including but not limited to switches, routers, hubs, bridges, required cabling, cable management components, and more.
• Monitor system health, network utilization, and performance; proactively identify risks or degradation.
• Assist with deployment, validation, and ongoing support of wireless networking systems to ensure appropriate staff coverage.
• Assist with the implementation, validation, and documentation of building-wide enterprise networking and OT systems for a new facility.
• Assist with coordination between integrators, contractors, and vendors during system commissioning and initial operational turnover (under IT Manager direction).
• Collaborate with and work under the direction of enterprise network engineering, security, compliance, and desktop support teams.
• Maintain accurate network and system documentation to support audits, cybersecurity reviews, and accreditation activities.
• Provide remote support assistance to other state-operated facilities and their local IT departments as needed.
• Performs other IT related duties as assigned by IT Manager or Appointing Authority.
• Required to lift 20-50 pounds and able to stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop and twist for long periods of time throughout shift.
• Be available to travel for training, coverage, or as designated by IT Manager when necessary.

Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to ensuring the agency is adequately staffed during and immediately following natural and/or manmade disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and/or acts of terrorism. Assists other employees in the work unit in accomplishing assignments as necessary.

Qualifications:

Special Qualifications/Education

• Four years of experience in computer science, Computer Networking, Management Information Systems, or other IT focused degrees. Industry recognized certifications pertinent to an IT Network Engineer I such as CompTIA Net , CCNA, CNWA, CCNP.
• Requires lifting 20-50 pounds and able to stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop and twist for long periods of time throughout shift.
• Unrestricted driver's license. Candidate must be available to travel for training, coverage, or as designated by IT Manager when necessary.

Minimum Requirement:

• Two to four years of experience in a role such as IT Network Engineer I, IT Specialist, or Network Analyst.
• Relevant certifications, or training may be substituted for a portion of the required experience based on other qualifying factors.
• Working knowledge of enterprise wired and wireless networking environments.
• Strong understanding of Ethernet networking, TCP/IP, VLAN-based network segmentation, and basic firewall concepts.
• Experience supporting network-connected security, building, or OT systems (e.g., cameras, access control, intercom, BAS, paging).
• Familiarity with network documentation, diagrams, ticketing systems, and change or configuration management processes.
• Ability to work effectively in time-sensitive, mission-critical, and people-focused environments.

Preferred:

• One year or more of experience supporting or maintaining operational technology (OT) or building systems.
• Experience working in structured or regulated environments such as healthcare, behavioral health, financial, or correctional settings.
• Industry-recognized certifications such as CompTIA Network , Cisco CCNA, or CWNA.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a background check prior to employment

Recruiter Contact Information

KDADS – Human Resources Recruiter

503 S. Kansas Ave

Topeka, KS 66603

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• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to , or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Docking State Office Building

915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260

Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

Salary : $78,000