Network Engineer - 71000855

Date: May 14, 2024

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309

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Requisition No: 828006

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: Network Engineer - 71000855

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71000855

Salary: $50,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 05/28/2024

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NETWORK ENGINEER

INFORMATION TECHENOLOGY SERVICES

NETWORK AND INFORAMTION SECURITY

Open-Competitive Opportunity

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is in the Network and Information Security group within the Bureau of Information Technology Services. This is a full-time position that serves as a network administrator of all FDLE managed networks. This position works in conjunction with members responsible for security of FDLE information resources. This position requires the ability to work in a collaborative environment, perform independent research, and a desire to learn new emerging technologies. The position also requires excellent facilitation and customer service skills.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Supporting FDLE and CJNET wide area networks;

• Supporting the Local Area Networks including switches, load balancers and cabling;

• Supporting Voice over IP and Telecommunication Systems;

• Supporting Advanced Firewalls;

• Supporting Intrusion Detection Systems;

• Supporting the Virtual Private Networks (VPN);

• Supporting Video Conferencing Systems;

• Supporting Network monitoring and management systems;

• Providing support for internal as well as external network customers to resolve any network issues or interruptions that may prevent connectivity to the Criminal Justice Network; and

• Troubleshooting duties will include VoIP, firewalls, routers, switches, circuits and cabling.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of computer software and hardware;

• Working knowledge of voice and data circuits;

• Working knowledge of voice and data cabling;

• Working knowledge of Voice over IP communications;

• Working knowledge of operating system and/or telecommunications concepts;

• Working knowledge of DNS;

• Working knowledge of routers, switches and firewalls;

• Working knowledge of load balancing and content switching;

• Ability to define, and prioritize work projects; and

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

  BASE SALARY:

• $50,000.00

  HOW YOU WILL GROW:

  FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four Fundamental Values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.

  OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:

  Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE’s pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;

• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave;

• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;

• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;

• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more;

• Paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child;

• Pension and investment retirement plan options; and

• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.

  ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

  The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 1,900 members statewide – either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen domestic security. Click here (http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/) for additional information about FDLE.

  HIRING PROCESS:

  You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, interviews, drug screen and fingerprinting. You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

  BACKGROUND:

  FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include: financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant’s immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting. This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

  NOTES:

  Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.

  REMINDERS:

• Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov .

• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

  The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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