The State of Utah Department of Technology Services (DTS) is seeking a Master Network Engineer who will deliver solutions with a focus on network security in the network core,data center,and cloud network infrastructures. This is an exciting opportunity to make key contributions towards integrating next-generation technologies. The Master Network Engineer provides advanced technical support to both internal and external clients,including network software,hardware,routers,switches,and various transmission systems using a variety of diagnostic tools in support of efficient network operations. In this role,you are responsible for planning,designing,implementing,analyzing,and maintaining a large network's highly complex cloud,core,and data center infrastructures.

This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office (2 days required in office) and telework days. The office is located at the Taylorsville State Office Building 4315 S 2700 W Taylorsville,Utah. Please note,a position's eligibility for telework is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.

Preference may be given to those with:

• Network certification and/or other specialized education/training (Relevant industry certifications,Cisco CCNP,Palo Alto PCNSE,AWS,GCP,CompTIA,Juniper,Fortinet NSE,CISSP,etc.) 
• Familiarity with data center and core/cloud architecture network designs,implementations,and support
• Experience with Strategy,planning,engineering,and implementing large-scale firewall solutions
• Programming/scripting languages and frameworks knowledge and experience in support of automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Examples: Python,Terraform,Ansible,etc
• Ability to create presentation materials,generate reports,and present to appropriate stakeholders,including leadership 
• Ability to explain advanced concepts to engineers,peers,and leadership
• Ability to mentor team members of all skill levels 
• Create Methods of Procedures as they correspond to Design/Architect and Build technical documents for knowledge base contributions
• Analysis/Requirements gathering and Business flow Automation recommendations 
• Configure and manage reporting,metrics,monitoring,notifications,etc. on SolarWinds and/or other network performance tools. 
• Willingness to learn and apply new skills,techniques,or methods
• Honestly communicates when there is a need or a challenge to getting the work done
• Seeks to maintain the proper training and certifications
• Makes decisions appropriate to job duties and organizational level
• Contribute to Root Cause Analysis with advanced network troubleshooting techniques

Why join our team? We have great business partners who want to serve Utah citizens efficiently and effectively,while working within the guidance of their federal and state partners.  This is an opportunity to make a difference for Utah citizens while being a pivotal part of an exciting IT team.  You will receive great health and retirement benefits,such as,generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance. Click here  to view a summary of all the benefits we offer.   *The Agency: To learn more about The Division of Technology Services check us out Click here. The State's environment is a highly optimized blend of systems responsible for collecting,processing,and distributing millions of data elements every day*

The State of Utah has a large variety of careers for people in both rural and urban areas,with all types of experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose to work where they live,to serve the residents and businesses as well as the visitors of the State of Utah.  Find your next job and grow your career while serving the State you love!