IT SPECIALIST NETWORK Posting Begin Date: 2025/02/13 Posting End Date: 2025/03/17 Category: IT And Computers Sub Category: Security Work Type: Full Time Location: Boise, ID, United States Minimum Salary: 33.00 Maximum Salary: 35.00 Pay Rate Type: Hourly Description State of Idaho Opportunity Legislative Services Office Information Technology Network Specialist Position Description: In this position, the candidate willimplement, operate, and maintain various network equipment and applications such as switches, wireless technologies, virtualization technologies, and enterprise server and storage solutions. Responsibilities: • Implement and manage various network and IT infrastructure technologies. • Troubleshoot switching and routing issues 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 enterprise IT equipment. • Develop methods and criteria for network data collections and analysis. • Provide response to system issues during off hours as needed. • Research and advise on new network technologies as required. Minimum Qualifications: 3-5 years directly working with switches, firewalls, SAN technologies, enterprise wireless and/or other network technologies. Excellent knowledge of: TCP/IP networking configurations, OSI model and network operating systems. Knowledge of current I.T. network and security trends. Desirable Experience: Juniper switches, Checkpoint firewall, maintaining enterprise wireless networking and IP telephone equipment. Linux and VMware administration, Storage Aera Network (SAN) management. Managing printing services. Experience with Microsoft AD, Azure, and Office 365 administration. About the Legislative Services Office: · Flexible schedules · Career long learning opportunities · Service-First culture · Opportunity to play an integral role in the governmental process. Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. 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 https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.* 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 (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected]. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.