NEOGOV · 8 hours ago
Network Transport Administrator (Senior Systems Engineer)
390 Robert St. N St. Paul, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$96K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expMetropolitan Council is the regional government for the Twin Cities metropolitan area, and they are seeking a Network Transport Administrator (Senior Systems Engineer). This role is responsible for maintaining network connectivity contracts and ensuring robust networking solutions across Metropolitan Council facilities.
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Responsibilities
Ensure the Met Council fiber, copper, and microwave networks between METC facilities and external organizations are under contract
Understand the available network transport options for METC deployment
Solicit new or updated contracts for network connectivity to METC sites with varying terms, lengths, and speeds
Create contract initiation memos in accordance with Metropolitan Council procurement standards for new connections, speed upgrades, and renewals
Ensure the quality of work performed follows standard operating policies, State of MN, and Federal statute, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and work procedures
Flexibility in schedule to meet business needs, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively, as part of a team
Previous experience working with Minnesota Information Technology (MNIT) is a plus
Review current and future system technical architecture designs to ensure they deliver the required performance, availability, resiliency, and capacity to support business and mission-critical activities
Experience working in an enterprise or multi-site network environment
Familiarity with IT service management frameworks (ITIL)
May require after-hours or on-call support for network incidents and outages
Coordinate installations with vendors, Procurement, Networking, and other METC divisions
Monitor and analyze emerging technologies and industry trends to keep the organization at the forefront of innovation
Work with vendors and service providers to address connectivity issues during outages
Provide support, if needed, onsite and remote to restore connectivity
Provide information to other Met Council divisions as needed during an outage
Ability to coordinate emergency restoration under time constraints
Maintain accurate up-to-date documentation of all vendor connectivity contracts for ease of access, discovery, and tracking
Maintain documentation of existing connections, including but not limited to physical locations, connection speeds, connection types, network hardware, contract numbers, designs, configurations, Met Council hardware, vendor hardware, and changes to any/all connections
Must have skills in Microsoft Office applications, project management software (preferably MS Project), and the ability to create Visio diagrams
Collaborate and communicate with other Met Council and IS divisions to ensure seamless integration of transport system connectivity
The Met Council is a large and diverse organization. Collaboration with other METC staff is a critical skill for this position
Qualification
Required
High school diploma/GED with nine years of experience
Associate degree with seven years of experience
Bachelor's degree with five years of experience
Master's degree with three years of experience
Experience in the design, installation, operation, and troubleshooting of wired and wireless network equipment and related infrastructure
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as part of a team
Experience working in an enterprise or multi-site network environment
Familiarity with IT service management frameworks (ITIL)
Ability to coordinate emergency restoration under time constraints
Strong attention to detail
Self-motivated and capable of working independently or in small teams
Reliable transportation with the ability to travel to various sites all over the 7-county metro area
Flexibility with full-time schedule, including evenings, weekends, and being on call as needed
Knowledge and familiarity with standard telecom billing platforms
Ability to monitor and analyze emerging technologies and industry trends to keep the organization at the forefront of innovation
Ability to provide excellent quality customer service
Ability to provide strong attention to detail
Ability to provide excellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot RF, fiber, and other connectivity issues
Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks
Ability to communicate effectively with peers, business units, and vendors
Ability to implement corrective actions
Preferred
Previous experience working with Minnesota Information Technology (MNIT) is a plus
7+ years of experience in contracts, working with vendors, networking concepts, with a focus on transport technologies
Understanding of network topology
Experience working in hazardous environments, including substations, power plants, water treatment plants, and wastewater treatment plants
Understanding of how a switched network operates and how the flow works, including IP protocols
Familiarity with network monitoring tools and platforms (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark)
Benefits
Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund
Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan
Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%
Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance
Free: Well@Work clinic
Free: bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year
Free: parking at many job locations
Free: fitness centers at many job locations
Free: Employee Assistance Program
Free: extensive health and wellness programs and resources
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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