Network Infrastructure Specialist III

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Network Infrastructure Specialist III

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Network Infrastructure Specialist III

Salary

$66,997.67 - $103,922.53 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9549-0471-20260122Hs

Department

0471 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Opening Date

01/22/2026

Closing Date

1/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$66,997.67

Agency Maximum Salary

$103,922.53

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is responsible for protecting the state's air, land, and water. Our mission is to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of present and future generations of Mississippians by conserving and improving our environment and fostering wise economic growth through focused research and responsible regulation. For more information contact Anna Godfrey at agodfrey@mdeq.ms.gov.

About the Position

This position will be responsible for the administration of VMware, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Windows Servers, and Network (switch, Wi-Fi, firewall, etc.)
• Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Manage help desk requests, providing technical guidance and support to ensure prompt and effective resolution of end-user issues
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation, including configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
• Monitor system performance, network traffic, and security logs to proactively identify and address any issues or vulnerabilities
• Monitor use, capacity and performance of network systems
• Setup, manage, and monitor performance and utilization of VmWare hosts and virtual machines
• Ensure back up, data integrity, and recoverability of all major systems
• Perform new software releases and upgrades; evaluate and install patches and resolve network and communications hardware and software related problems
• Manage and ensure optimal operation of all network hardware and equipment, including switches, wireless access points, hubs, and network interface cards
• Assist in managing the agency's equipment inventory, including tagging and accounting of all agency IT equipment for annual equipment audits.

What you'll need to be Successful

Exceptional customer service skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills to translate requirements and information from the various MDEQ divisions into technical specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5-8+ years of IT experience with emphasis on network infrastructure, 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