Network Infrastructure Specialist Team Lead

Network Infrastructure Specialist Team Lead

Salary

$100,563.75 - $110,620.13 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9551-0671-20260611hinds

Department

0671 - EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

Opening Date

06/17/2026

Closing Date

6/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$100,563.75

Agency Maximum Salary

$110,620.13

About the Agency

The goal of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security is to help Mississippians get jobs. Through our network of WIN Job Centers, MDES matches qualified, prospective employees with employers. Also at Job Centers, Mississippians can obtain job training to sharpen their work skills and make themselves more competitive in the job market. The mission statement for the Mississippi Department of Employment Security is "Helping Mississippians Get Jobs." The email address for the MDES Human Resources Department is HumanCapital@mdes.ms.gov and the phone number is 601-321-6000.

About the Position

• This is a non-state service ( X16) position. This position is a Supervisory/Managerial position, accountable for overall design and performance of networks at the high end of complexity and high risk or impact for assigned organizational areas; manages multiple teams of network administrators and operations staff; accountable for portfolio management of multiple applications; may be accountable for team leaders and lower level of Network Infrastructure Managers; interacts with stakeholders and high-level business users; manages vendor relations; be responsible for network and infrastructure support for agency; have knowledge of Cloud operations and AWS knowledge, ensuring completion of network and infrastructure projects; works with other OTSI staff on projects that cross over into other areas. Job Duties and Responsibilities include: In depth knowledge of statewide communications networks, design and operations; subject matter expert that provides technical guidance and leadership to other staff; versed in data systems operations, data system maintenance, interfacing with other systems, and designing complex systems to ensure the agency fulfills its function in a timely manner; monitors network performance and develops network criteria for analysis; manages network operations and resolves network operating problems; provides expertise to technical staff when configuring network equipment and solving networking problems; performs all similar or related job duties. Positions at this level are typically located in the central IT office. All applicants must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass an extensive background check.

What youll need to be Successful

Be a Team Player, Multitasker, Good Listener, Ability to accept and make changes as the technology changes in the IT world.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 8-10+ years of IT experience with emphasis on network operations and administration.

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Characteristics of Work

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Health/Prescription Insurance

Eligible 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 Benefits

Employees 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 Insurance

All 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 Insurances

Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.

Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave

Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.

Military Leave

In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.

Holidays

Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.

Retirement Programs

The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us

Deferred Compensation

State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.

State Credit Union

All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.

Tuition Reimbursement

Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.

Career Development and Training

The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.

Promotional Opportunities

Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.

Career Ladders

Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.

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How many years of experience with emphasis on network operations and administration do you have?

• No experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• 6 years of experience
• 7 years of experience
• 8 years of experience
• 9 years of experience
• 10 years of experience
• More than 10 years

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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?

• None
• GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
• 30 semester hours
• Associates Degree / 60 semester hours
• 90 semester hours
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Specialist Degree
• Doctorate Degree

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Employer State of Mississippi

Address 210 East Capitol Street

Suite 800

Jackson, Mississippi, 39201

Phone 601-359-1406

601-359-1406

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mississippi