Non-Perm IT Network and Telecommunications - Entry

This position is a non-permanent position that is funded until August 1, 2025. 

If you answer YES to any of these questions this is the perfect opportunity for you!

• Are you a self-starter with strong leadership skills?
• Do you thrive in a team environment?
• Do you want a position with career growth opportunities?

About the Agency & Division:
The WSP actively supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in the workplace, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The WSP strives to create and foster an inclusive culture inspiring everyone to be their authentic selves, speak openly, and be courageous. The WSP continues to focus on equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices and policies through innovative recruitment and retention solutions.  Partnering with our communities helps the WSP provide the best in public safety services now and into the future.  

The Electronic Services Division (ESD) supports all goals, most directly Sustaining and Enhancing agency infrastructure and business processes, by improving collaborative outcomes between WSP business and technology divisions, using consistent planning processes, increasing business continuity capabilities, and providing quality communication services.

Duties

This position supports and maintains the WSP statewide data network as well as network connections to partner agencies (federal, state, and local). The position normally works with a senior network staff member who oversees work methods, documentations standards, and task completion.  This position works closely with technical and project staff in the agency's Information Technology and Communications Division. 

Our new teammate will be able to:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, conduct root cause analysis and resolve client authentication, DHCP, 802.1x port security issues across the network.
• Installing, configuring, testing new hardware to replace legacy equipment to meet the continuing needs of Washington State Patrol.
• Remove legacy equipment and replace with new equipment.
• Assists in maintaining inventory all IT network and VoIP devices in owned and used by Electronic Services Division.
• Create, update, and maintain network documentation to include physical network Infrastructure layout(s), network diagrams, and configurations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Two years IT work experience in an enterprise network environment.
  • Configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting routers and switches, primarily CISCO.
  • Configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting VoIP systems primarily CISCO.
  • Configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting wireless access points, primarily CISCO.
• College education may be substituted for one (1) year of experience per year of college.
• Network certifications may be substituted for one (1) year of experience per certification, such as. 
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
     
• Why work for the Washington State Patrol?
  
  • A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
  • An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
  • Continuous growth and development opportunities. 
  • Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
  • Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01.
  • Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.

Supplemental Information

NOTE: This is not a full-time telework position. Candidates must be able and willing to work in the office and commute to here. A hybrid work schedule may be available after training and/or probationary period has been successfully completed.

Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation, the veterans preference will not be awarded.

WSP Policy 1.04.020 - WSP does not engage in, or assist with, civil immigration enforcement, therefore; In no stage of the hiring process will the immigration status of family members of the candidate be investigated by the Washington State Patrol.