State of Oklahoma Careers

Network Team Supervisor

Oklahoma County Full time

Job Posting Title

Network Team Supervisor

Agency

090 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTERPRISE SERV

Supervisory Organization

IS-Network

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Salary is based on education and experience

Job Description

As a Network Team Supervisor with OMES you will enjoy:

  • Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
  • A comprehensive Benefit Package  with a generous benefits allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Job Details

  • Full-time 40-hour work weeks.
  • Support the Network Team.
  • Salary is based on education and experience.
  • This position is located in Oklahoma City, OK.

Position Summary

The Network Team Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the network team, ensuring the stability, performance, and security of the organization's network infrastructure. This role involves managing a team of Network Administrators and Cable Coordinators, coordinating network-related projects, and providing strategic input to enhance network capabilities.

Responsibilities

Network Infrastructure and Operations

  • Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the organization’s network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.
  • Ensure network availability and performance through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
  • Enforce network policies, procedures, and best practices to maintain security and compliance.

Project Management and Coordination

  • Plan and execute network projects such as upgrades, migrations, and new deployments, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
  • Collaborate with other IT teams and departments to integrate network solutions with other systems and services.
  • Coordinate with third-party vendors for network, hardware, software, and telecommunication services.
  • Follow network engineering designs and specifications to ensure projects are completed accurately and efficiently.

Team Management and Development

  • Supervise and mentor a team of Network Administrators and Cable Coordinators, including task delegation, performance evaluation, and professional development.
  • Provide guidance and support to Network Administrators in Data Center, WAN/Wi-Fi, Firewall, Load Balancer, and Cloud technologies.
  • Train and coach Cable Coordinators to improve their region’s performance and ensure compliance with network standards and procedures.

Communication and Reporting

  • Communicate and coordinate planned downtime to users, keeping downtime to a minimum.
  • Report on network performance and security metrics to senior management and stakeholders.

Technical Support and Documentation

  • Provide technical support and escalation for complex network issues, including on-call support as needed.
  • Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for networking configurations, processes, and procedures.
  • Perform on-site inspections as needed, including inspections of site operations, cabling, and electrical equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements include:

  • Requirements include five years of experience in an information technology field, three years of which must be in a supervisory, team lead, or project manager capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 12 semester hours in computer science or management information systems course work for each year of the required experience excluding the required supervisory, lead, and/or project management experience.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess:

  • Network Infrastructure experience
  • Juniper experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position works in a comfortable office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild. This position requires standing, bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, lifting, moving, and carrying up to 50 pounds or more. The position uses manual equipment, including dollies and carts. Occasional travel may be required.

About OMES

The Office of Management and Enterprise Services provides excellent service, expert guidance and continuous improvement in support of our partners’ goals. We are a highly qualified workforce committed to serve those who serve Oklahomans and make government run in the most efficient, innovative manner possible.

OMES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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