Position Information
Posting Title | IT Infrastructure Architect |
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Job Requisition Number | AE503815 |
Position Number | 100513 |
Job Type | Full-Time |
Division Name | Information Technology |
Minimum Qualifications | Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
Licenses or Certifications:
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Notes to Applicants | Austin Energy is seeking an IT Infrastructure Architect to join the IT Network LAN & Telecom team. The responsibilities of the position include expert operational, hands-on support of all aspects of the network infrastructure the team manages including the configuration, installation, maintenance, patching, troubleshooting, and decommissioning of next-generation firewalls, load balancers, routers, switches, wireless infrastructure, application-centric infrastructure (ACI), software-defined access (Cisco DNA-Center, Identify Service Engine (ISE), wireless), port configuration, VLAN, DNS, VPN, etc. The architect’s duties include contributing to designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining a highly complex, secure, and reliable network infrastructure, documenting and troubleshooting network components, and using experience to recommend new technologies and solutions. This position requires on-call rotation to support 24-hour utility operations and travel between local sites to survey in support of the integrated network solutions. This position requires a criminal and NERC background investigation. The primary duties of the position:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS. WHEN COMPLETING THE CITY OF AUSTIN APPLICATION: The responses to the supplemental questions must reference the employment history listed in the employment history section. Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information. We reserve the right to verify high school and college education for top candidate(s). If you have any questions regarding your City of Austin employment application, please use the official website of the City of Austin as reference. www.austintexas.gov. VETERAN INTERVIEW PREFERENCE: Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference. CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK: FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT: This position is classified as EXEMPT and may require to work additional hours outside of the normal schedule to include nights, weekends, and /or holidays. DRIVING REQUIREMENT: This position requires a <type of driver’s license> or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. CRITICAL: This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services. |
Pay Range | Commensurate |
Hours | Work Schedule:
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Job Close Date | 09/19/2024 |
Type of Posting | External |
Department | Austin Energy |
Regular/Temporary | Regular |
Grant Funded or Pooled Position | Not Applicable |
Category | Technical |
Location | SCC, 2500 Montopolis Dr. Austin, Texas 78741 |
Preferred Qualifications | Preferred Qualifications:
Other:
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Duties, Functions and Responsibilities | Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
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Criminal Background Investigation | This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. |
EEO/ADA | City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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The minimum qualifications for the IT Infrastructure Architect position require graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to the job plus four (4) years of experience in a related field. Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years. Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience. Do you meet these qualifications?- Yes
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Please describe how your education and experience relate to this position.(Open Ended Question)
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Please describe your most recent support of a complex network, the functions of the technologies utilized, and your familiarity with those technologies. Please include the employer(s) and job titles within your application where you gained this experience.(Open Ended Question)
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This position requires a valid Texas Driver’s License.
Do you have a valid Texas Driver’s License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Driver’s License by your hire date?- Yes
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The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?- Yes
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This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) to be hired.- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
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This position requires you to lift up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodations. Are you able to meet this requirement?- Yes
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Are you willing to accept call-back and/or on-call assignments?- Yes
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Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?- Yes
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