Senior Statewide Telecom Network Specialist

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Send PDF resumes to View email address on click.appcast.io TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK SPECIALIST 3-WV NETWORK (WVNET)-MONONGALIA CO. Full-Time, Benefits Eligible SALARY: $70,000 - $80,000 Join WVNET’s Telecommunications Team and help design, secure, and support the network infrastructure that connects higher education institutions, K-12 schools, government agencies, libraries, nonprofits, and organizations throughout West Virginia. This Telecommunication Network Specialist 3 position provides an opportunity to work with cutting-edge networking technologies while serving as a technical leader on statewide networking initiatives. What You’ll Do • Build, maintain, and optimize enterprise WAN, LAN, wireless, and internet networks. • Configure and support routers, switches, firewalls, and network security solutions. • Ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing connectivity for customers across the state. • Troubleshoot advanced network, routing, wireless, and security issues. • Monitor network performance and implement improvements to increase reliability and resilience. • Participate in on-call support for critical network services. • Plan and implement network upgrades, expansions, and modernization initiatives. • Work closely with customers, vendors, carriers, and internal teams to deliver effective solutions. • Serve as a technical leader and mentor for networking projects and initiatives. • Support emerging technologies, cloud connectivity, VoIP services, and next-generation network solutions. • Evaluate new tools and technologies that enhance performance, security, and customer experience. What We’re Looking For We’re seeking a highly skilled networking professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, leading projects, and supporting mission-critical infrastructure. The ideal candidate would have: - Expert understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, LAN/WAN technologies, and enterprise network architecture. – Strong knowledge of network security, wireless networking, VPNs, VoIP, and Internet connectivity. – Advanced proficiency with Cisco networking technologies and Cisco CLI. – Excellent troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills. – Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. – Strong verbal and written communication skills. – Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to team members. – Capacity to remain calm and make sound decisions during outages and critical incidents. Work Environment & Travel • Position is based in Morgantown, West Virginia. • Participation in a 24/7/365 on-call rotation is required. • Occasional evening, weekend, and overnight work may be necessary to support maintenance and emergency response activities. • Occasional travel throughout West Virginia and the surrounding region may be required to support customer locations and network infrastructure. Why Join WVNET? At WVNET, you’ll have the opportunity to support the technology infrastructure that powers education, government, and community organizations throughout West Virginia. You’ll work alongside experienced technology professionals, lead meaningful projects, and contribute to the reliability and security of critical statewide services. Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: $70,000–$80,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience with a full benefits package, including: • Health, life, dental, vision, and hearing insurance • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • Retirement investment • Short-term and long-term disability benefits • Generous vacation and sick leave • Paid state and federal holidays • Professional development and training opportunities • State Employee Leave Transfer Benefit: New hires who have worked for another West Virginia state agency within the past 12 months may be eligible to transfer accrued sick leave and up to 112.5 hours of annual leave. Work Environment • Position is based in Morgantown, West Virginia. • Participation in a 24/7/365 on-call rotation is required. • Occasional evening, weekend, and overnight work may be necessary to support maintenance and emergency response activities. • Occasional travel throughout West Virginia and the surrounding region may be required to support customer locations and network infrastructure. Minimum Education • Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field; or • An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Minimum Experience • Six (6) or more years of progressively responsible experience in telecommunications, network engineering, data communications, or a related field. • Demonstrated experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructure. • Advanced experience with routers, switches, firewalls, wireless systems, VPNs, and related technologies. • Demonstrated proficiency using Cisco CLI and enterprise networking tools. • Experience leading technical projects or major technical assignments. Preferred Qualifications Candidates with one or more of the following qualifications are especially encouraged to apply: • Experience with BGP, OSPF, MPLS, Policy-Based Routing, or related routing technologies. • Experience with next-generation firewalls, IPSec tunnels, NAT/PAT configuration, and network security technologies. • Experience supporting Extreme and/or Meraki wireless environments. • Experience using SolarWinds NPM, Wireshark, Nmap, Snort, ASDM, or similar monitoring and diagnostic tools. • Experience supporting VoIP systems and services. • Experience with cloud and hybrid networking environments, including Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). • Experience mentoring technical staff and serving as a technical lead. • Experience working directly with Internet service providers, network peers, and outside vendors. • CCNP certification or additional networking, cybersecurity, or cloud certifications. Equal Opportunity Employer The West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. WVNET is committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of West Virginia