Network System Engineer

The Wide Area Networking (WAN) Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive statewide data, voice, and video network, including the evaluation, purchase, installation, management, documentation, and troubleshooting of network systems. This position requires expertise in fiber and copper cabling, network routing and switching, Wi-Fi, TCP/IP, subnetting, VLAN, VRF, DHCP, VPN, Firewall, VoIP, and SIP technologies. The engineer will manage and optimize network performance across multiple sites, implement routing protocols such as OSPF, RIP, BGP, IS-IS, SPBM, and IPsec, and ensure reliability and security through effective monitoring and configuration management. Candidates should have hands-on experience with Extreme Networks switches and routers, strong understanding of structured cabling systems, and proficiency in at least one programming language—PHP preferred—for automation and network scripting. Familiarity with network monitoring and analysis tools such as SolarWinds, Splunk, and Cacti is highly desirable, along with strong analytical skills and the ability to document and communicate network architecture and procedures clearly.

This position will be filled based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidates in one of the following titles:

Network System Engineer III - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of related technical experience in a help desk or technical environment; or An equivalent combination of education and related technical experience in a help desk or technical environment. Salary: $110,853

Network System Engineer II - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of related technical experience in a help desk or technical environment; or An equivalent combination of education and related technical experience in a help desk or technical environment. Salary: $94,386

NETWORK/SYSTEM ENGINEER I: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of related technical experience in a help desk or technical environment; or An equivalent combination of education and related technical experience in a help desk or technical environment. Salary: $84,659

NETWORK SYSTEM TECHNICIAN III: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of related technical experience in a help desk or technical environment; or An equivalent combination of education and related technical experience in a help desk or technical environment. Salary: $76,112

NETWORK SYSTEM TECHNICIAN II: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of related technical experience in a help desk or technical environment; or An equivalent combination of education and related technical experience in a help desk or technical environment. Salary: $64,971

This position has potential to be eligible for one day of telecommuting per week.

The Unified Court System does not participate in e-verify, therefore we are not able to accept candidates on F-1 or OPT Visa's.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64, $110,853.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you authorized to work, without sponsorship, in the United States?
• The Unified Court System does not participate in e-verify, therefore we are unable to hire any candidates on F-1/OPT STEM Visas. Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship to work in the United States?
• Are you comfortable with a long hiring process of 6-8 weeks?
• Are you able to work full-time in the office located in Albany, NY?

Work Location: In person