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This is a full-time, 40 hours weekly, position with the Bureau of Information and Telecommunication. For more information on the Bureau of Information and Telecommunication, please visit https://bit.sd.gov/.
Under general supervision, successful incumbents typically perform a variety of tasks requiring problem-solving with a scope that encompasses state agencies, county governments, and k12 school districts; involving functions or processes in information technology and communications networks. Network Analysts may execute guidelines for technology governance and process improvement. A broad base of communication and security technologies are supported with a focus on supporting Juniper, Cisco, and Fortinet products. Other skill sets include personal computer support, firewalls, routers, wireless networking, local area network design, and LAN switches. 
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: 
Degree in Technology Engineering or related field preferred but not required.
Knowledge of:
  • local area networks (LAN), internetworking, and transport layers;
  • Transmission Control Protocol and the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Ability to:
  • apply secure configuration standards and processes to ensure the integrity and security of state networks;
  • build, test, and repair network components within parameters or a predetermined process;
  • gather data to monitor, document, analyze, and interpret network performance and systems;
  • install and test network equipment and systems, including routine maintenance activities, capacity analysis, and root-cause analysis on issues and outages;
  • investigate new products and technologies relevant to assigned network under the direction and guidance of network engineers;
  • resolve client incidents and requests; and
  • track, monitor, and audit information technology assets.
This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. 
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered. 
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
 
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.