HCD Network Administrator III (072352) - #25-003741-0001

Introduction
This is an INTERNAL RECRUITMENT limited only to the current Employees of Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).
This is a skilled service position with full State of Maryland benefits
Work that matters. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in the financing of affordable housing and revitalizing communities. Annually, DHCD finances approximately 2,700 units of multifamily rental housing in 40 properties, amounting to $350 million in construction and permanent financing. Funding comes from a variety of sources including state-appropriated funds, taxable and tax-exempt revenue bonds, federal low-income housing tax credits, federal HOME funds, and other federal funds. Additionally, DHCD administers rental assistance programs and innovative initiatives designed to expand affordable housing opportunities for persons with disabilities. increase the energy efficiency and sustainability of affordable multifamily developments, and preserve rental housing.
Would you like to joing this nationally recognized, award-winning organization and apply your skills to this high public purpose and challenging area? DHCD is looking to immediately hire an experienced Network Administrator III.
DHCD offers a flexible work schedule, telework opportunities, career advancement, casual business dress on Fridays, and a competitive salary. DHCD's office is located close to the New Carrollton metro shop. GRADE 23 LOCATION OF POSITION 7800 Harkins Road Lanham, MD 20706.
The Department of Housing and Community Development Headquarters is located in Prince George's County across from the New Carrollton Metro stop. POSITION DUTIES The Network Administrator III provides network administration and ensures high availability of the Departments computer network, server infrastructure and enterprise software platforms. The chosen architecture for the network and server infrastructure must facilitate high-availability, scalability, adequate transactional performance and strong data security compliance for the Departments numerous case management and financial systems. The position must recognize and treat appropriately any non-public information, including PII. The incumbent must understand and adhere with IT security standards and methodologies, including State guidelines. They will have extensive interaction with software/database developers, and network professionals both internally and with partner organizations, and all levels of program staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Four years of experience administering a computer network containing 500+ endpoints in an organization with extensive level of program integration and reliance on technology.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Applied Technology or Computer Science from an accredited college or university and three years of experience converting data from project specifications by preparing program code using generally accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools; planning, installing and maintaining data communications network lines and devices; or evaluating, implementing and maintaining computer hardware and software for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute fifteen credit hours from an accredited college or university in systems analysis and applications programming using generally accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools for one year of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute completion of a certification program in Network Administration, such as Certified Novell Administrator (CNA), Microsoft Certified Product Specialist NT 4.0 Administrator or equivalent certification program for one year of the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute experience in one of the following areas: operating computer systems, scheduling, controlling input and output or maintaining backups or data storage, processing data on computer systems, evaluating, implementing, and maintaining computer hardware and software or converting data from project specifications by developing programs using generally accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools on a year-for-year basis for a high school education.
5. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Network Analyst classifications or Network Integration and Management specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Information technology, Information systems, Computer Science or a related field.
• Microsoft Exchange Engineer Certification.
• Experience as an administrator with virtualized server and workstation infrastructure (such as VMWare vSphere, or MS Azure Administration).
• Experience with Enterprise Platform Administration, such as Google or Microsoft.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION Must be a current employee of Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. SELECTION PROCESS Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Unofficial transcripts, certifications, or diplomas to document educational or certification qualifications are required. Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted with your application. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. ... or World Education Services, Inc. ... or .... Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least on year. Eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification. Successful candidates must document eligibility to work in the U.S. upon hire.
Please note: The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. Federal Regulations prohibit H-1B candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. EXAMINATION PROCESS The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position. BENEFITS State of Maryland Benefits FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. However, if you wish to submit a paper application, you may mail your application and materials to:

Miles Peterson

Department of Housing and Community Development

Office of Human Resources

7800 Harkins Road, Lanham, MD 20706

All application materials must be received by the filing deadline. If you are unable to upload your transcripts into the system, please send via email to .... Please include the following information in the body of the email:

• Attn: Miles Peterson, HR Generalist
• Your First and Last Name
• Recruitment #
• Classification (Job Title) of Recruitment

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