SENIOR IT PROFESSIONAL – INFRASTRUCTURE (NETWORK DATA)

Full Job Description

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Job Classification: SENIOR IT PROFESSIONAL – INFRASTRUCTURE (NETWORK)
Posting Number: 38241
Department: Houston Information Technology Services
Division: ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
Reporting Location: 611 WALKER
Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM* *Subject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Houston Information Technology Services (HITS) Network & Data Services team supports an infrastructure that consists of more than 350 sites spread across the City of Houston. This includes thousands of network devices and multiple datacenters which collectively support the needs of over 20,000 city employees and 23 city departments including mission-critical public safety services. This Senior IT Professional – Infrastructure position is crucial to helping the City of Houston to develop and maintain a robust, resilient, and secure network infrastructure. This position will travel to various sites across the City of Houston.

This position provides technical guidance to the Enterprise Network & Data Services team made up of operations and maintenance analysts, technicians, and/or engineers and requires advanced level technical knowledge in performing analysis/troubleshooting of complex software, hardware, and transmission facilities. The position provides guidance for planning and engineering efforts and test/evaluation programs to include the installation and on-going administration and support of the associated network management tools, system support, network infrastructure (LAN, MAN, WAN, Cellular, Microwave, Wi-Fi, and Cloud). The Senior IT Professional will assist in the maintenance of complete records of the networks that they support to include network drawings, written descriptions, and equipment configurations.

The candidate will play a role in the overall network architecture, management of network monitoring/management tools, provide technical guidance to junior team members, complete tasks at a high level of technical difficulty, and maintain professional communication with business stakeholders and customers. The Senior IT Professional influences the overall network technology road map, design, and architecture standards. The incumbent will also implement best practices and use knowledge of internal and external technology challenges and opportunities to drive business transformation while addressing risks, limitations, and vulnerabilities.

The position requires familiarity with:

Candidate must successfully pass a CJIS background investigation with the Houston Police Department within 6 months of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items, such as routers, switches, or records boxes (up to 40 pounds) and/or stooping, bending, very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis and extensive use of a video display terminal.

Requirements

EDUCATION
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS) or a closely related field.

Information systems-specific technical certifications may be substituted for 1 year of either the education or the experience requirement, as applicable.

Related professional Information Systems experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE At least six (6) years of technology experience supporting IT infrastructure. System-specific technical certifications required.

Advanced certifications and applicable work experience beyond six (6) years may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the education requirement.

System-specific technical certifications may be considered for substitution for 1 year of experience.

A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS) or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the experience requirement.

LICENSE
A valid Texas Driver License and compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving (AP 2-2).

Qualifications

PREFERENCES

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **

Preferences shall be given to those with the following qualities:

The following skills are also preferred but not required:

Additional Information

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION – Yes If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE:28 APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period.

Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 393-0450.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-0450. (TTY 7-1-1).

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.