This is a remote position.

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  Support large enterprise network operations, including monitoring circuits daily for anomalies that may cause outages.
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  Respond to remote site circuit outages and resolve router, switch, and firewall issues in a timely manner.
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  Configure and monitor core to remote network equipment across a complex local and wide area network environment.
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  Implement, upgrade, and maintain products from the Cisco suite of tools.
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  Plan, design, and implement local and wide area networks in alignment with agency requirements.
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  Perform ongoing network maintenance and problem resolution, including after-hours support as needed.
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  Utilize SecureCRT, Cisco Command Line Interface, and OSI model principles in daily operations.
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  Collaborate with other agency departments and external organizations to ensure a secure and effective network solution.
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  Provide network support for all programs and systems used across the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
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  Participate in on-call rotations approximately every 5 weeks to address after-hours network issues.

Requirements

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  8 years of experience supporting large enterprise network operations.
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  8 years of experience implementing, upgrading, and maintaining products from the Cisco suite of tools.
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  8 years of experience planning, designing, and implementing local and wide area networks.
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  8 years of experience monitoring network infrastructure.
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  8 years of experience performing ongoing maintenance and problem resolution.
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  Proficiency in SecureCRT, Cisco Command Line Interface, and OSI model principles.
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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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  Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects and consistently meet deadlines.

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  Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
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  Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) certification.
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  Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification.

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  This is a dedicated position; the candidate may not hold concurrent employment with any other employer.
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  For the initial 2 to 4 weeks, the candidate may be required to work on-site at the Huntsville, TX location before transitioning to remote work.
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  In-person meetings may be required on occasion in Austin, TX and/or Huntsville, TX; advance notice will be provided.
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  Must reside in the state of Texas; located in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, or San Antonio metropolitan areas.