Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is looking for a Cisco Network Engineer to assist with Network design and configuration as it relates to PEMA's current infrastructure as well as designing and supporting the build out of their network for PEMA’s new state of the art building that is currently under construction.  

***PLEASE NOTE - Candidates MUST HAVE a  CCNP certification to be considered for this position***

Prospective candidate must have the ability to interface with staff, other state agencies and contractors and have hands on experience with Cisco IOS, routing, switching, and security, as well as network design.  This position will be responsible for reviewing configurations and specifying requirements or specifications for Cisco equipment as well as supporting numerous Cisco routers, switches, software, and security appliances and making recommendations for purchasing new equipment.  Below is a partial list of hardware currently configured or being configured and implemented within the network.

Hardware(Cisco):

6500/4500 series Layer 3 and Layer 2 IOS version 12.2 or higher

2800/2900 series routers

2960/3560/3750 switches

ASA firewalls/VPN concentrator 5500 series

Wireless LAN Controller

Wireless control System (WCS)

Wireless Access Points (1200/3600 series)

3G/4G HWIC

Protocols, configurations, technologies, Etc:

TCP/IP, IPSEC, GRE, OSPF, BGP, DMVPN, VSS, VRF and VRF Lite, QOS, LLDP, MPLS, Ethernet, PIP, VOIP, routing, switching, load balancing, VLAN, SVI, VEC, VCSD

Applications: 

 Cisco IOS, Microsoft Office, Visio, Secure CRT, SRS, ESMS, 

In addition to technical duties described above the candidate must also be able to: 

• Communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal communications.  

• Utilizing Microsoft Office and Visio document any network changes and procedures as necessary. 

• Design and develop network topology for new PEMA building

• Work in a team environment.

• Demonstrate ability to establish and meet work schedules  within limited time frames, under tight deadlines.  

• Work off hours if the need arises in support of changes to the network.

• Be proficient in effective problem solving.

Working Conditions:

• Work is normally performed from the PEMA office located in Harrisburg PA 

• At times work may require travel to and from the various PEMA locations throughout the state of Pennsylvania.