Agency
Department of Information Technology
Division
Chief Deputy SCIO
Job Classification Title
Network Engineer (NS)
Position Number
60087601
Grade
DT11
About Us
The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT’s mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet.
Description of Work
Recruitment Range - $110,000 to $140,000
The position is designated Statutory Exempt (EHRA) and is exempt from the State Human Resources Act.
This position may be eligible for hybrid remote work in accordance with state policy and the agency’s remote work program but does require weekly onsite work.
Are you a visionary network engineer seeking to make a tangible impact on an entire state's digital infrastructure? Join our team as an Enterprise WAN Network Engineer where you'll be at the forefront of expanding critical network solutions and exploring cutting-edge technologies that serve the agencies and institutions of North Carolina State Government. This isn't just another networking job—it's your opportunity to architect connectivity solutions that millions of citizens rely on daily.
About the Role
In this role, you'll collaborate with fellow network engineers to design, implement, and support enterprise-wide network solutions. You'll work closely with Service Owners and Service Directors to solve complex technical challenges, developing detailed designs, technical proposals, statements of work, and implementation plans. As a key player in the lifecycle management of Networking Services, you'll often take the lead on critical projects that shape North Carolina's digital landscape.
Key Responsibilities
• Research, plan, design, test and implement enterprise and agency-specific WAN, MAN, LAN, and Wireless Enterprise Network infrastructures
• Analyze business requirements to develop technical network solutions, architectural blueprints, operational standards, and deployment guides
• Design Quality of Service based on Differentiated Service QoS model using Cisco Enterprise WAN networking technologies
• Evaluate communication needs and vendor equipment to specify methods and equipment that meet these needs
• Implement and manage large-scale networking infrastructure supporting Enterprise service offerings
• Develop operations protocols, technical management processes, training programs, and delivery assurance with focus on integrated technology solutions
• Diagnose and resolve complex network operation problems, working alongside other technical personnel
• Serve as a consultant to management regarding policies, operations, and controls for networking technologies and services
About the Division
The Network & Telephony Engineering unit is a section within the DIT Operations & Engineering Division. The Engineering domains are Network, Network Security, Identity, Telephony and Structured Cabling. The primary purpose of the org is to provide appropriate enterprise networking and telephony systems and services as needed to support the business needs of all agencies and other DIT clients. Engineering evaluates, develops, tests, acquires, builds, service life cycle management and senior tier technical support of complex, statewide, inter-agency networking, security, identity, telephony, and cabling systems. In fulfilling this responsibility, it translates the telecommunications requirements of North Carolina State Government’s agencies and institutions into enterprise and agency specific services. This group does this by designing and engineering available and emerging telecommunications technologies into services that leverage capital investments as well as share management and administrative cost. The client base includes all executive branches, judicial branch, and legislative branch agencies as well as the university system, community colleges, K-12 schools, and municipal and county governments.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:
• Demonstrated ability to prepare technical specifications, design solutions, and execute best practice engineering principles in network builds, integration, testing and packaging of infrastructure solutions
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve computer network operation problems, and work with other technical personnel in situations requiring negotiations
• Demonstrated hand-on experience with ASR (Aggregation Services Routers) & ISR (Integrated Services Routers) Cisco router products and Cisco Catalyst switching products
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Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an IT related field or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive experience in network engineering
or
Associate degree in Computer Science or an IT related field or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive experience in network engineering
or
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and seven years of experience in networking or related area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Shaun Osborne
Recruiter Email:
dit_hr_recruitment@nc.gov