TCEQ - Network Specialist IV

Are you an experienced Network Specialist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency? 

Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state’s public health and natural resources.

Your Future Team

As part of TCEQ Administrative Services, you would help support the logistical and operational structure for TCEQ statewide -- the business foundation for the whole agency. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our Information Resources Division.

Here’S What You’Ll Be Doing

• Provide customer service and support for agency personnel in the implementation, use, and the troubleshooting of network and telecommunications related issues; including network and Virtual Private Network (VPN) access, network outages and performance issues. 
• Coordinate the monitoring of network utilization and availability, including firewalls, intrusion detection system/intrusion prevention system (IDS/IPS), Spam Appliances, Web Filtering, network switches, routers, etc.  Analyze existing enterprise network-related processes and infrastructure. Recommend adjustments to ensure efficiency and security of the networks. Prepare statistics and reports on network utilization and availability. 
• Oversee multiple server networks, router configurations, switches, protocol management, Local Area Network (LAN)/Wide Area Network (WAN) performance, and tuning activities.   Coordinate preventative maintenance and the update of network devices; including routers, switches, VPN; advanced firewalls, and Microsoft and Linux utility servers. 
• Participate in the design and implementation of LAN/WAN topologies, security infrastructure, telecommunications architectures and protocols in conjunction with network control systems.  Select, implement/install, maintain, monitor, and develop complex network systems.  

Key Qualifications

• Experience with router configurations, switch configurations, and/or protocol management in an enterprise environment
• Experience monitoring utilization of network appliances, including firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems/Intrusion Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Spam Appliances, Web Filtering, and/or network switches or routers
• Experience with network performance tuning and troubleshooting tools including protocol analyzers, network analyzing software, and/or cable testers/multimeters

Required Education & Experience

Five (5) years of full-time experience in LAN or WAN management which included two (2) years in managing multiple LAN or WAN networks, telecommunications configurations, protocol management, and server performance tuning activities and performing highly technical duties, and/or supervising the implementation, maintenance, monitoring and enhancements of local area networks, PCs and peripherals.

Or

An associate's degree from an accredited college or technical institute, including completion of 21 semester hours in telecommunications, computer science, or related field, plus four (4) years of full-time experience in LAN or WAN management which included two (2) years in managing multiple LAN networks, telecommunications configurations, protocol management, and server performance tuning activities and performing highly technical duties, and/or supervising the implementation, maintenance, monitoring and enhancements of local area networks, PCs and peripherals.

Employees in this classification series may research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, including but not limited to a communication infrastructure system, cybersecurity system, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment facility. See Tex. Business & Commerce Code Section 117.001(2). Accordingly, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a requirement to be hired for and to continue to be employed with TCEQ.

TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS or COURSE WORK: 

See instructions on how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above.

Work Schedule

Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Information Resources Division.

Benefits

• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
• Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes
• Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
• Wellness Program and Activities
• Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Work-Life Balance

• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
• Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes
• Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
• Wellness Program and Activities
• Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ

Condition Of Employment

TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.

In compliance with ADA, if you need any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.

Military Occupational Specialty (Mos) Codes

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/. Please click the hyperlink under ‘Occupational Category’ for the respective Class Title.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.