Network Specialist 2

Are you an ambitious, detail-oriented information technology (IT) professional ready to take the next step forward in your career? The Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) is eager to welcome a Network Specialist 2 to the team. In this advanced technical administrator role, you will be responsible for the installation, configuring and maintenance of a network environment. If you thrive in a challenging and fast paced environment, we invite you to apply!

As a Network Specialist 2, you will work with routers, switches, firewalls, wireless network infrastructure, network circuits for PACs and various cloud environments, Commonwealth MAN, and our business partner connections. Your work is performed in a distributed system environment and involves independent management of administrative and operational functions of PSERS' network and server infrastructure. Work is assigned in the form of specific objectives by the section supervisor and is performed independently. You will have the opportunity to direct the overall complex project needs for collaboration and communication in determining the necessity for the involvement of various technical teams (across all areas of IT), ensuring that each team completes assigned tasks as planned and according to schedule. This professional works with technical staff from various agencies or external entities as needed to complete assigned tasks.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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 Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of information technology experience that includes one year of technical experience in network operation or network maintenance; or
• Two years of information technology experience that includes one year of technical experience in network operation or network maintenance, and an associate's degree in any information technology field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of technical experience in network operation or network maintenance.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position requires possession of an active CCNA-Enterprise (Cisco Certified Network Administrator) certificate OR
• possession of two years of full-time professional experience installing, configuring, administering, or troubleshooting Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls.
• 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.

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 date. Late 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.