IT Network Administrator I

IT Network Administrator I

The Agency of Digital Services is seeking a Network Administrator I to join its Network Operations team. This position serves as an entry / early level role within the Network Operations team. Under guidance from senior network engineers and IT leadership, you will help maintain, monitor, and support the State's network infrastructure to ensure secure, reliable, and performant connectivity across departments and facilities.

In this role, you will perform routine network tasks such as configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance and support more complex projects as your skills grow. You will also help enforce standards, document infrastructure, and coordinate with other IT teams to ensure the integrity and availability of network services.

This role provides a strong foundation for career advancement within the State's IT and network operations teams, with opportunities to work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to critical statewide initiatives.

Duties are primarily performed in an office or data center environment, with periodic fieldwork at various State-owned or leased facilities. In-state travel is required to support network installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Occasional evening, weekend, or on-call work may be required for network outages or scheduled maintenance.

A fingerprint-supported background check is required as a condition of employment.

This position, IT Network Administrator I (Job Requisition #53657), is open to all State employees and external applicants. Please Note : This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.

Work is performed in a computer network environment involving considerable interaction with customers, departmental and other IT staff. Some overtime work will be necessary during after hour maintenance or emergencies. Some travel to customer locations may be involved, for which private means of transportation may be required.

Associate's degree in computer science or college-level coursework that includes 15 computer science credits OR Two (2) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including :

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work / Life balance : 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement : A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.