Network Architect(Information Technology Subject Matter Expert

Introduction

The , Department of Administrative Services Bureau of Information Technology Solutions (BITS), is now accepting applications for an exciting Network Architect to support the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services . WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Visit our new page The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company -  'Forbes': - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule Professional growth and development opportunities A healthy to all employees POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Monday - Friday Full-time (8.5 hours per day including half hour unpaid lunch, 40 hours per week) First shift (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) Location: 1000 Silver Street in Middletown, CT Hybrid work environment (3 days on-site, 2 days telework) View the video below to learn what it's like to be part of this innovative BITS team

Selection Plan

For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. To Apply:
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency supporting a highly complex Information Technology (IT) environment this class is accountable for functioning as a Subject Matter Expert in one of the following functional IT areas: networking, security, systems development, systems programming or database administration. This class also provides technical leadership and consultation in the areas of architecture, application design, systems programming, system integration, and/or database management OR the analysis, development and operational support of highly complex technologies affecting multiple infrastructure areas.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Plan, design, organize and manage a highly complex network of L2 and L3 switches; Troubleshoot and resolve complex network performance and connectivity problems; Work closely with the Security Team to keep the network safe, looking for and preventing threats; Install network switches and organize network closets; Monitor the network for outages and to prevent future outages; Hardware and software lifecycle management for network switches; Keep network resiliency and disaster recovery plans up to date; Oversee Data wiring contractors; and .

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of current methods of information systems analysis, design and development; principles, practices and techniques of information technology; applications systems development principles, techniques and development; principles and techniques of computer programming and languages; principles and theories of business planning functions; project management principles and techniques; principles and techniques of systems analysis and design; computer operating systems and databases; business re-engineering process; principles of data modeling and related tools; distributed systems architecture, network, middleware and object oriented analysis; Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; skill in analysis and problem solving; Considerable ability to develop and implement system security and disaster recovery plans; identify, analyze and resolve highly complex business and technical problems; conduct highly complex detailed analysis and design of major computer systems and networks; develop reports, manuals and documentation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Nine (9) years of experience in infrastructure systems support, programming, database administration, systems/software development, networking or technical support.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing advanced technical level duties or as a working supervisor in such areas as: designing, configuring and implementing complex networks; configuring, installing and upgrading host-based applications packages and host and/or operating system software; system software/application development, performing any closely related advanced technical function. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of an Information Technology Analyst 3.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in management information systems, computer science or information technology related area may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) months of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree in management information systems, computer science or electrical engineering may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience configuring Layer 2 and Layer 3 network switches Experience designing computer and local area networks, Internet connection and data communication systems Experience with a network infrastructure interconnected via fiber optic cables Experience with creating routing tables, access control lists or Virtual Local Area Networks Experience managing enterprise wireless networks

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Overview

Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service. From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, but the time to enjoy your own. Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold: Health & Dental Insurance Accrued Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (Subject to the appropriate bargaining union contract or state statute and regulations.) Retirement Plan Group Life Insurance Supplemental Benefits Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care Program, Medical Flexible Spending, and Qualified Transportation) Supplemental Benefits Programs (Auto and Home Insurance, plus Short and Long Term Disability) Life Insurance State of CT Tuition Reimbursement Program Holidays

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