About the Opportunity
- We are only considering US Citizens and Green Card holders for this position. We are unable to sponsor for this role.
- We are only considering local candidates who currently reside within 45 minutes of postal code 17050
- No Third Party Agencies
- $49 per hour 1099, $42 per hour (W2 - Benefits), or $36 per hour (W2 + Benefits)
- 2 days Work From Home, 3 days On-site in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
- Job Id: OST-746363
- Must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination plus booster shot
- Contract Term: Till end of the 2025 fiscal year with extension based upon performance
- Hours per week: 40
Short Description
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a Cisco Network Engineer to provide network support to edge networks for assigned agencies within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate will possess 3+ years of conducting network switching, 3+ years of conducting network routing, and a Cisco Network Certification (CCNP or CCNA).
Required Skills/Years of Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience with network switching
- 3+ years of experience with network routing
- 1+ years of experience establishing and maintaining network performance
- 1+ years of experience building net configurations and connections
- 1+ years of experience troubleshooting network problems
- 1+ years of experience lifting up to 50 pounds
- 1+ years of experience working from a step ladder
Desired Skills/Years of Experience:
- Cisco Certification (CCNP, CCNA)
- 2+ years of experience with SD-WAN
Complete Description
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a Cisco Network Engineer to provide network support to edge networks for assigned agencies within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate will possess 3+ years of conducting network switching, 3+ years of conducting network routing, and a Cisco Network Certification (CCNP or CCNA).
The Cisco Network Engineer will be tasked to:
- Provide network support to edge networks for assigned agencies within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Communicate well and be an eager individual with direct hands-on experience in networking
- Provide technical support for planning, maintaining, and integrating local and wide area network infrastructure and will have input into the edge networking technologies deployed throughout the Enterprise
- Install, configure, and maintain network infrastructure consisting primarily of switches, routers, SD-WAN edge appliances, wireless infrastructure, cellular-based appliances, and all associated hardware and software
- Perform network management functions utilizing various industry tools to monitor, test, verify, troubleshoot, and resolve network problems by working with users, service providers, business partners, and others to resolve problems
- Understand and adeptly use Cisco CLI
- Assist in the execution of planned deployments and upgrades and supports change management efforts within the edge networking group
- Participate in Service Now trouble ticket resolution and reporting
- Assist in the rollout of pilot/new network technology applications to meet operational needs
- Ensure that assigned edge networking trouble tickets or incidents follow established processes and are fully documented within Service Now
- Identify and troubleshoot issues related to complex network problems and works them to resolution, including communication to other networking teams
- Participate with the edge networking team in the evaluation of, and makes recommendations on, new and emerging technologies as part of the ongoing hardware refresh cycles
- Evaluate current and future network needs and prepares technical solutions and recommendations
- Review the development of configuration standards
- Participate in the design of highly complex networks as well as makes recommendations to optimize the edge network for maximum efficiency
- Ensure that all existing and new networks meet or exceed the security requirements set forth by OA
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of Visio diagrams of the edge network to document new and existing network elements, especially those deemed specialty/ field networks
- Maintain documentation for the configuration of network components including setup, installation, and overall deployment of network hardware
- Support remote IT staff with network-related issues and deployments
- Support agency operations staff and business partners with network-related issues as needed
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with other employees, vendors, and business partners
- Maintain a working knowledge of network monitoring tools and automation
- Manage time and engage other edge networking teams as needed
- Obtain and maintain CJIS clearances
- Operate telephones/cell phones
- Operate a PC and peripherals/servers and network components
- Operate motor vehicles and maintain a valid PA driver’s license
- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communications skills using the English language
- Read and comprehend technical literature
- Be able to lift equipment up to 40 pounds
- Assess issues/problems and make appropriate decisions for resolution
- Stay current with new and emerging network-related trends and technologies
- Provide outstanding customer service
Hiring Expectations
- We are only considering US Citizens and Green Card holders for this position. We are unable to sponsor for this role.
- No Third Parties
- Right to Represent authorization is required
- Expect technical interview screening
- Expect F2F interview
- Background checks and verifications will be required
About Dantech
Dantech Corporation, Inc. is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) in the District of Columbia and a federally recognized Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB). The company has a history of technology, innovation and transformation since its launch in 1999. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. For more information, please see: www.dantechcorp.com.
