(1) Full-time position

The opportunity
The Employment Security Department’s (ESD) Information Technology Systems Division (ITSD) is recruiting for a data network specialist. This position provides expert consultation and specialized analysis, design, development, acquisition, installation, maintenance, programming, testing, quality assurance, troubleshooting and problem resolution tasks for the department’s data network which provides connectivity of all major organization-wide, high risk/high impact, mission-critical applications, computing and telecommunication systems.

Major duties

• In the area of data networking, conducts capacity planning to determine department-wide needs. Analyzes and assesses industry direction and analyzes and makes recommendations for new capabilities that may be applied to the department.

   

• Oversees the daily operations of the enterprise data network systems. Independently identifies and resolves operational problems, both hardware and software, for the enterprise data network systems which provide the connectivity of all the department’s high risk/high impact such as accounting, budgeting, payroll, purchasing or similar centralized organization-wide information functions.

   

• Analyzes industry-wide trends and makes recommendations for improvements and efficiencies in the area of data networking.

   

• Develops measurement and monitoring methods for the data network.

   

• Creates and supports pre-production data network environments such as tests, demos and production for major systems.

   

• Provides expert consultation for large-scale projects or enterprise systems that integrate new technology and carry out organization-wide information technology functions and impact other institutions or agencies.

   

• Performs highly-complex tasks such as conducting capacity planning to determine department-wide needs and make recommendations. Designs complex department-wide enterprise data networking systems crossing multiple agencies.

   

• Enhances existing high-risk/high-impact mission critical data network systems.

   

• Functions as a recognized expert who is sought out by others in resolving or assessing controversial or precedent-setting issues.

   

Required qualifications
Four years of information technology experience such as consulting, analyzing, designing, programming, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications, hardware, telecommunications, or network infrastructure equipment, directing projects, providing customer or technical support in information technology; or administering or supervising staff who performed work in any of these information technology disciplines.

Desired qualifications

• Bachelors degree in computer science (preferred).
• Cisco Certified Network Association (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP), Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP), or Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP).
• Recent data center switching and routing experience.

   

Why we work here
Employment Security employees:

• Make a difference in the lives of people looking for work.
• Receive affordable, quality healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision options.
• Get a generous, paid time-off package.
• Enjoy an employer-funded retirement plan.
• Can sign up for a deferred-compensation program, flexible-spending accounts and tuition reimbursement.
• Work in a challenging and fun environment with creative, talented, and diverse individuals.

How to apply

Complete and submit:

1) To download an ESD application, click the link below.
ESD Application

2) Letter of interest describing how you meet the qualifications for this opportunity

3) Résumé

Send your complete applicant package via e-mail to HRrecruiting@esd.wa.gov. Please reference the recruitment number in your email subject line.

To be considered for this position, you must submit a complete applicant package and follow the application instructions. Incomplete applicant packages will not be considered.

• Application materials must be in Word format (no PDF or scanned files).
• A signature is not required on the application form.
• Please do not password-protect the application form.
• Only electronically submitted materials are accepted.

The application package will be evaluated on quality and completeness as part of the screening/evaluation process. Should you have any questions regarding the application process please check the Frequently Asked Questions - Jobs at Employment Security page.

Agency profile
Employment Security Department (ESD) is one of the largest executive agencies in Washington State government. The mission of Employment Security Department is to help Washington's workers and employers succeed in the global economy by delivering superior employment services, timely unemployment benefits, and a fair and stable unemployment insurance system.

Information Technology Services Division profile
ITSD supports and maintains the agency's computer systems and provides technical assistance in the installation and operation of personal computers and software.

Other information
As a condition of employment, the successful candidate accepting this position must comply with the Union Security clause contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington and the Washington Federation of State Employees.

Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.

Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or needing this job announcement in an alternate format should provide contact information via e-mail, or via telecommunications device for the deaf at 800-676-3777.