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Network Administrator 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Salary
Dauphin, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2025
Are you a talented IT networking professional that wants to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania, work with a great team, and have more work life balance? If so, join our Core Networking Team within the Commonwealth Enterprise Technology Services Office as a Network Administrator 2. We are seeking a strong and motivated IT professional to provide high quality customer service to commonwealth agencies, business partners, and other stakeholders while also supporting critical network services. If you enjoy working on new and emerging technologies while being challenged to move beyond the status quo, this is the environment for you!

As a Network Administrator 2, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Commonwealth network systems, including local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), as well as data center and cloud infrastructure. Work involves ensuring the efficient and secure operation of the network infrastructure that supports business operations, while collaborating with other IT professionals, such as system administrators, security analysts, and software engineers, to maintain optimal network performance and security. 

If you possess t
echnical and effective communication skills as well as an extensive knowledge of Commonwealth programs, networks, and networking technology, we need you on our team!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. You will be required to report in-office one day per month. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • One year of experience as a Network Administrator 1, Telecommunications Administrator, or Radio Telecommunications Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • Six years of information technology experience that includes three years of technical experience in network operation or network maintenance involving installing, updating, and maintaining inter-network systems and managing information technology projects; or
  • Four years of information technology experience that includes three years of technical experience in network operation or network maintenance involving installing, updating, and maintaining inter-network systems and managing information technology projects, and an associate's degree in any information technology field; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of technical experience in network operation or network maintenance involving installing, updating, and maintaining inter-network systems and managing information technology projects.


Other Requirements:

  • This particular position also requires:
    • Three or more years of full-time experience configuring and managing routers, switches, and other network devices.
    • Three or more years of full-time experience working with network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, etc.).
    • Three or more years of full-time experience with data center networking and interconnecting distributed networks. 
    • Three or more years of full-time experience with NSX data center networking.
  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.


Legal Requirements:

  • You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.


How to Apply:

  • Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing dateLate applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 


Veterans: 

  • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.


Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 

  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).


If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.


The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

  • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
  • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. 
  • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
  • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
    • your score may be lower than deserved.
    • you may be disqualified.
  • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
  • Your results will be provided via email.

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