IT Network Specialist

Legislative Services Office

IT Network Specialist

(Limited Service: 9-10 months)

Starting Salary Range: $35.10 – 37.50/per hour DOE -Plus Competitive Benefits!

Location: Idaho State Capitol, Boise

Employment Type: Full-time, on-site, Limited Service (9-10 months), with potential to become permanent.

SPECIAL NOTIFICATION: This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.

Position Description: You will contribute to operating, monitoring, and maintaining the network that supports the Idaho Legislature. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to return to the workforce or an individual looking to gain experience in the IT field.

In this position, the candidate will be required t o operate, monitor, and maintain network equipment and applications such as firewalls, switches, wireless technologies, and various software applications. The candidate will also assist with help desk duties as required during the legislative session. This is a full-time on-site position that will require hands-on installation and maintenance of network and server systems while providing coverage to support the legislative session operations and respond to time-sensitive requests.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor various network, storage, and software technologies.

• Perform checks to verify systems are stable.

• Troubleshoot system operating problems and determine the cause of system interruptions.

• Resolve and coordinate problem resolution with in-house staff and vendors.

• Perform or provide technical guidance in the installation and configuration of network and security equipment.

• Install a variety of hardware and software systems as needed • Provide user support and other duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications: 1-3 years working with switches, firewalls, various hardware and software products, wireless network technologies, server and client operating systems including Windows and Linux. Good knowledge of TCP/IP networking configurations and network operating systems. Knowledge of current I.T. network and security trends.

Desirable Experience: Juniper switches, network firewalls, maintaining wireless networking and IP telephone equipment. Linux and VMware administration, Storage Aera Network (SAN) management. Experience with Microsoft AD, Azure, and Office 365 administration.

About the Legislative Services Office:

• Ongoing career learning opportunities

• A collaborative, service-first culture

• A chance to contribute directly to Idaho’s legislative process

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY/TTD: 711), or email View email address on click.appcast.io.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.