Edge Networking Engineer (Local Only – Harrisburg, PA) State of PA

Edge Networking Engineer (Local Only – Harrisburg, PA)

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🚨 Hiring: Edge Networking Engineer (Local Only – Harrisburg, PA)
Job Code: PA 788382
Client: Commonwealth of PA – PennDOT
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6 months 26 days (through 6/30/2026; extensions possible to June 2027)
Location: Harrisburg, PA (Telework available, but must live within Greater Harrisburg Area)

πŸ”’ Local-Only Requirement

Only candidates currently residing within the Greater Harrisburg, PA area will be considered.
Non-local candidates or anyone living over 1 hour away will be rejected.

πŸ“Œ Position Overview

Join the Edge Networking team within the Bureau of Infrastructure, Office of Administration (OA).
You will support, design, maintain, and integrate LAN/WAN edge network infrastructure across Commonwealth agencies.

Ideal for a highly technical networking engineer with large enterprise experience.

πŸ’Ό Key Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, maintain edge network infrastructure: switches, routers, firewalls, SD-WAN appliances, wireless & cellular devices.

  • Perform network monitoring, testing, troubleshooting, ticketing (ServiceNow, Remedy).

  • Support planning & design of LAN/WAN architecture, including capacity planning and bandwidth analysis.

  • Participate in deployments, upgrades, change management, and hardware refresh cycles.

  • Provide Tier-2 support for network incidents and widespread events.

  • Recommend emerging technologies and optimize existing networks.

  • Maintain Visio diagrams, documentation, and configuration standards.

  • Ensure networks meet OA security requirements.

  • Support remote IT staff, agency ops, and business partners.

  • Communicate effectively with internal teams and vendors.

πŸ“˜ Required Skills

SkillRequired?YearsNetwork Switching | Required | 4+
Network Routing | Required | 3+
CCNA | Desired | 2
SD-WAN | Nice to Have | 2
CCNP | Nice to Have | 1
(CCNA/CCNP preferred but equivalent hands-on experience accepted.)

🧭 Additional Requirements

  • Must obtain & maintain CJIS clearance.

  • Must be able to lift 40 lbs, work from a step ladder, and use standard networking equipment.

  • Valid PA driver’s license required.

  • Strong written & verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to stay current with emerging networking technologies.

πŸ“ Mandatory Compliance Questions

Candidates must confirm:

  1. Understanding of 40 hours/week.

  2. Agreement to show valid ID and 360Β° room scan during Teams interview.

  3. Contact details provided in Summary of Qualifications (not resume).

  4. Current local PA residency within Greater Harrisburg Area.

  5. Resume contains only relevant experience (no filler).

  6. Accuracy of submitted skills and experience.

  7. Understanding that government equipment cannot be taken outside the U.S.

Compensation: $54.00 per hour




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