Network Architect (Advanced to Expert)

The Network Architect will serve as the principal line of communication for the project team. The duties and responsibilities of this position are as follows: “ Configure and install software for IT user desktops and laptops; “ Participate in the installation and rollout of new software packages, upgrades, and new desktop hardware; “ Maintain desktop software and hardware; “ Support mobile workforce; “ Provide Tier 2 support to IT users for basic software and hardware of end-user computing and desktop-based Local Area Network (LAN) systems; “ Troubleshoot problems using scripts and checklists as guides; “ Escalate to Tier 3 support when necessary; “ Document problems and resolutions; “ Perform end-user training, if applicable; “ Provide quality customer service; “ Participate in the testing and evaluation of new desktop packages; and “ Implement prototypes.

Do you have experience in Windows?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, A bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field or four (4) years of equivalent work experience is required. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis when applicable. The Department requires the following experience, skills, and knowledge for this position: “ A minimum of two (2) or more years of experience providing Tier II Customer Support for desktop computers, printers, scanners, etc.; “ Experience installing, troubleshooting, and supporting desktop applications and operating systems (OS), including Windows OS, Office, Outlook, & Internet Explorer; and “ Experience installing and troubleshooting computer hardware and software to include, but not be limited to, personal computers (PC), printers, and peripherals in both a network and standalone environment., The Department prefers the Candidate to have the following experience, skills, and/or knowledge for this position: “ Experience solving computer problems over the phone and troubleshooting PC and peripheral-related problems; “ Knowledge of Transmission Control Protocol /Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocols; “ Experience with installing and troubleshooting 3270 emulation software; “ Experience installing, diagnosing, and repairing hardware, including hard drives, random-access memory (RAM), processors, CD-RWs, DVD-RW’s, multimedia kits, and other peripherals; “ Experience using imaging software for deploying desktop PC’s; “ Experience providing Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone support; “ Experience providing Virtual Private Network (VPN) client support; “ Experience working for a criminal justice agency; “ Knowledge of IT standards in a criminal justice environment; and “ Experience supporting end users in a criminal justice environment.