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State of Mississippi - Network Administrator - MDES Projects - MS - MDES- 144135 (100% Onsite)
Urgent Posting: Yes
Duration: 6 Months
Rate: Based on Experience
Location: 1235 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MS 39215
HOURS: 40. No Overtime
ON-CALL: Occasionally
TRAVEL: Occasionally in state only
Background Check - HIRERIGHT PACKAGE: A
Posting Close Date: 7/3/2025 3:00:00 PM
Posting open for short term due to asap need. Onsite required.
Agency:: MDES - Mississippi Department of Employment Security
Project Details
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security is seeking a Network Administrator. Under the direction of the Office of Technology Support and Innovation Director, this position directs the operations of the Agency data network. Provide Agency with network infrastructure to support the business needs of the organization and to meet and exceed the expectations of the user base.
JOB TITLE: Network Administrator
WORK LOCATION: 1235 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MS 39215
START DATE: ASAP
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position description is not intended to be complete or all-inclusive and does not preclude the agency from assigning additional network scope related functions during the contractual time.
- Design, Install, Maintain, Monitor, Troubleshoot and Repair of the Agency Network Infrastructure.
- Configure and manage network routers, switches, wireless access points and all other associated network devices to support the Agency LAN and WAN.
- Monitor health and performance of network devices and network links to ensure optimum service delivery.
- Plan and Design networks for new locations or to reconfigure existing ones.
- Coordinate with other technical staff and external vendors to resolve problems.
- Evaluate, recommend, and implement new technology, equipment or applications to enhance the operations and efficiency of the Agency network
- Provide High-Level support to assist in resolution of escalated help desk issues.
- Provide tertiary support to assist with and resolve difficult and often complex technical situations involving multiple variables when all technical levels have been exhausted.
- Escalate problems to third party manufacturer support personnel if needed to resolve issue.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 10+ years' experience supporting network and systems support experience
- 10+ years' experience with Cisco routers required.
- Experience with Cisco switches required.
- Experience with Cisco ISE required.
- 5 years of experience with performing vulnerability assessments and incorporating automated benchmarks
PREFERRED:
- Experience with Fortigate firewalls preferred.
- Experience with Avaya System preferred.
Required Skills | Years of experience + Comment |
Design, Install, Maintain, Monitor, Troubleshoot and Repair of the Agency Network Infrastructure. |
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Configure and manage network routers, switches, wireless access points and all other associated network devices to support the Agency LAN and WAN. |
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Monitor health and performance of network devices and network links to ensure optimum service delivery. |
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Plan and Design networks for new locations or to reconfigure existing ones. |
|
Coordinate with other technical staff and external vendors to resolve problems. |
|
Evaluate, recommend, and implement new technology, equipment or applications to enhance the operations and efficiency of the Agency network |
|
Provide High-Level support to assist in resolution of escalated help desk issues. |
|
Provide tertiary support to assist with and resolve difficult and often complex technical situations involving multiple variables when all technical levels have been exhausted. |
|
Escalate problems to third party manufacturer support personnel if needed to resolve issue. |
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REQUIREMENTS: |
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10+ years' experience supporting network and systems support experience |
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10+ years' experience with Cisco routers required. |
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Experience with Cisco switches required. |
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Experience with Cisco ISE required. |
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5 years of experience with performing vulnerability assessments and incorporating automated benchmarks |
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PREFERRED: |
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Experience with Fortigate firewalls preferred. |
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Experience with Avaya System preferred. |
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