Network Infrastructure Specialist II

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Network Infrastructure Specialist II

Salary

$55,877.96 - $76,273.42 Annually

Location

61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9548-7210-20260116R

Department

7210 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Opening Date

01/16/2026

Closing Date

1/26/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$55,877.96

Agency Maximum Salary

$76,273.42

About the Agency

Our mission, at the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, is to safeguard Mississippi and its citizens by fostering a culture of preparedness, executing timely responses during a disaster, and quickly restoring quality of life post-event. Emergency Management is a comprehensive approach to administering and governing efforts in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. For inquiries about this position, please contact Chris Watts at cwatts@mema.ms.gov within the Office of Information Technology.

About the Position

This position is a second-level professional accountable for applying and using experience in the field of network operations and administration. The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to working in close cooperation with internal and external network support providers to troubleshoot and maintain network and communication user devices, and links of moderate complexity in assigned organizational areas; focuses on the hardware and software aspects of network operations across multiple platforms of LAN and WAN configurations; monitors the use, capacity, and performance of network systems; makes recommendations for changes and may implement agreed enhancements; is accountable for installation and implementation of new network and communication equipment or software as required; maintains effective network security and back up; may provide technical leadership to first-level staff; and acts with independence and may be accountable for a significant portion of a large project or enhancement.

What you'll need to be Successful

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products, Firewall Administration, Server Administration, excellent communication skills, and extensive information technology and network troubleshooting knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 3-5+ years of IT experience with emphasis in network operations and administration.

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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits. Wellness BenefitsEmployees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible. Life InsuranceAll eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices. Optional InsurancesMany agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. Flexible Spending AccountsMany state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spe