ITD Network Specialist

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking an ITD Network Specialist to oversee LAN/WAN planning, design, and implementation in a high-demand environment. The role includes monitoring hardware/software, policy development, and coordinating circuit installations.

The position requires 5 years in network operations, a Bachelor's degree in CS or MIS, and a valid Texas driver’s license for local travel. On-site work in Austin with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science; MIS or related discipline.
• 5 years of experience in network operations or related IT activities.
• Valid driver’s license for local travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee LAN/WAN planning, design, and implementation.
• Monitor and analyze network hardware and software.
• Develop policies and procedures for network operations.
• Coordinate circuit installation and service with vendors.
• Supervise and assign work to team members.

Skills

LAN/WAN management

Network design

Network monitoring

Policy development

Team leadership

IT project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Management Information Systems

Tools

Cisco routers and switches

Firewalls

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Job Description - ITD Network Specialist (2602302)

Job Description

ITD Network Specialist - (2602302 )

Position Information

Seeking a dynamic professional with hands-on experience overseeing activities associated with a local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN). Includes planning, designing, and integrating data telecommunications networks; designing, installing, and monitoring networks; monitoring and analyzing existing hardware and software; developing policies and procedures; evaluating potential network enhancements; and assigning and supervising the work of others. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. network carrier circuit orders and inventory tracking to join our innovative team.

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

Minimum Salary

115,000.00

Maximum Salary

125,000.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 hours per week Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs highly advanced network support of routers, switches, wireless networks, firewalls and circuits. Work involves network planning, network architecture design and engineering. Integrates and schematically depicts communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission and signaling links and protocols into complete network configurations. Evaluates new products, performs network problem resolution, and assists in the development and documentation of technical standards and interface applications. Involved with the configuration and maintenance of physical and logical network components. Performs capacity and resource planning, assessing network risks and contingency planning. Work will include some travel utilizing TXDOT vehicles to Austin area tolls sites. Maintaining computer networks including: VPNs, routers, switches, Access Points, Firewalls, UPS and other physical hardware. Must have current Texas driver’s license required for local travel. Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

• Performs computer systems analysis work involving analyzing and identifying user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing systems.
• Collaborates and strategically partners with local governments, public agencies, and private entities.
• Analyze existing processes and build ITD processes for data circuit entry, inventory management and bulk network circuit processes for projects.
• Coordinates, plans, and schedules timely circuit installation, troubleshooting delays and managing service agreements.
• Develops and reviews technical specifications for network circuits and systems to ensure alignment with operations requirements and vendor services.
• Guides and develops plans, strategies, and agreements of fiber and communication infrastructure and data sharing agreements between the TxDOT and with both public and private stakeholders and entities.
• Provides direction and guidance to leverage network (Business and Traffic) coordination opportunities.
• Develops budgets, schedules, work plans, resources requirements, and cost estimates and projections for a portfolio of projects.
• Independently oversees complex projects for progress and pending projects for planning purposes; consults and advises personnel in policies and procedures and ensures conformance with federal and/or state laws and guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science; Management Information Systems or related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 5 years of experience in in network operations or related IT activities. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Enterprise Networks within a State Agency environment.
• Experience with firewall technologies.
• Experience with Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contracts.
• Experience with ServiceNow ticketing and workflow system.
• Fiber optic and other broadband communications principles, standards, practices, and procedures.
• IT network hardware standards and methodologies
• Project management theories and practices applicable to limited-scope projects; of systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor's performance; and of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations of broadband deployment in Texas.

Knowledge of

• Principles and procedures of installation of fiber optic communications equipment and related infrastructure.
• Proficient skill in-
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data-
• Communicating technical information verbally, in writing and visually
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Using computer spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Interpret maps, plats, charts, plans, blueprints and/or electrical schematics.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Standing for prolonged periods of time.

To be selected for and continue employment in this position, the selected incumbent must maintain the security or integrity of the agency’s critical infrastructure and will be subject to regular assessments of criminal history and/or reviewed for connections to foreign adversaries.

Job

Information Technology

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Sep 3, 2026, 2:16:34 PM

Unposting Date

Sep 19, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.