IT Statewide Engineer 1, 2 (Core/ Data Network ...

IT Statewide Engineer 1, 2 (Core/ Data Network Engineer) Print ( Apply ufeff IT Statewide Engineer 1, 2 (Core/ Data Network Engineer) Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Promotion Job Number OTS 041326B ERG Department Division of Administration-Office of Technology Services Opening Date 04/13/2026 Closing Date 4/18/2026 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This position is located in the Network Communication Services Section. Req. 219645 The Office of Technology Services aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within Executive Branch Departments. The Office of Technology Services works to increase the return on the Stateu2019s investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making, solving problems intelligently, increasing the rate of project success, and fostering a skilled and professional staff. This mid- to advanced-level network engineer position serves within the Office of Technology Services (OTS) - Network Communication Services (NCS) Core and Data Center Network Operations. The incumbent acts as a technical lead over projects and provisioning efforts within OTSu2019s highly complex, multi-agency core, backbone, and data center infrastructure. Primary responsibilities include provisioning advanced network services; leading or supporting infrastructure design and large-scale migration projects; and serving as a Tier 3 escalation point for network incidents impacting statewide operations. The position routinely coordinates with internal teams, vendors, and customer agencies, and contributes to planning for cloud integration, VoIP design, disaster recovery, and continuity of operations. The engineer is expected to mentor junior staff and actively pursue formal training to remain proficient in technologies such as MPLS, BGP, load balancing, and software-defined networking. The Division of Administration is the state governmentu2019s management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities, including the following: + Overseeing the stateu2019s capital construction program + Working to provide state and federal grants for community development + Development of the state budget + Providing technology services + Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services + Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes Minimum Qualifications Five years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR An associate's degree in information technology plus three years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR A bacheloru2019s degree plus three years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR A bacheloru2019s degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus two years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR A masteru2019s degree plus two years of experience in information technology or administrative services. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. NOTE: A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Lead Core and Backbone Network Projects and Maintenenace Activities u2022Leads the network portion of multi-disciplinary projects involving the backbone and data center infrastructure u2022Designs advanced Layer 2/3 networking solutions for the data centers and backbone, in alignment with architecture strategies u2022Advises management and peers on efficient and cost-effective implementations of OTS network standards u2022Coordinates with OTS peer groups to establish and execute project plans u2022Interacts with agency representatives to ensure technical needs and schedules are met u2022Plans and leads maintenance windows for complex network updates and configuration changes u2022Stages, configures, deploys, and certifies core hardware and software solutions u2022Assists with design and deployment of core VoIP infrastructure u2022Provides scheduled and ad-hoc project updates to management u2022Ensures technical knowledge from projects is shared across OTS teams, including NOC and Operational Support Tier 3 Troubleshooting and Incident Support u2022Leads complex troubleshooting efforts involving data center and backbone incidents, often requiring coordination across multiple teams and vendors u2022Takes ownership of significant NOC incidents at the direction of management u2022Mentors associate engineers and support personnel on troubleshooting methods and organizational procedures Technical Training and Knowledge Development u2022Completes advanced training necessary to support assigned duties u2022Maintains up-to-date knowledge of core networking technologies including MPLS, BGP, load balancing, and software-defined networking Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity u2022Participates in the development, maintenance, and testing of disaster recovery and continuity of operations procedures for backbone and data center network services Technology Evaluation and Support u2022Assists senior engineers and architects with evaluations and implementations of emerging technologies relevant to OTS infrastructure Perform all other tasks, special projects, analysis, studies, and plans as directed. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by promotion of a current permanent status Office of Technology Services employee. A permanent status employee may be required to serve a new probationary period in lieu of promotion. Career Progression: This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as an IT Statewide Engineer 1 or 2. Louisiana is a

Created: 2026-04-15