Network Administrator: Secure Govt IT, On-Call

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Licensing (DOL) in Washington state is seeking a Network Administrator to keep the agency's network secure, reliable, and available across 275 sites. You will manage over 350 network devices, translate business needs into network solutions, and address issues affecting agency operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with IT teams, customers, and partners, along with on-call duties and occasional travel statewide.

Qualifications

• Eight years of IT experience involving network infrastructure and customer/technical support.
• Associate’s degree or higher in a related field; equivalent education may substitute for experience.
• CCNA and Network+ certifications are preferred or may help set you apart.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN switching, routing, and wireless connectivity.
• Coordinate internet circuit procurement, relocation, and equipment support.
• Configure and manage firewalls, NACs, and security zones.
• Monitor performance, analyze traffic and logs, diagnose connectivity issues.
• Collaborate with IT teams, agencies, vendors, and partners to resolve network issues.
• Maintain network configurations and documentation; securely retire retired equipment.

Skills

Networking

Network administration

Troubleshooting

Customer support

Education

Associate's degree in Computer Sciences or closely related field

Bachelor’s degree option for experience

Tools

CCNA certification

CompTIA Network+ certification

Job description

Department of Licensing (DOL) in Washington state is seeking a Network Administrator to keep the agency's network secure, reliable, and available across 275 sites. You will manage over 350 network devices, translate business needs into network solutions, and address issues affecting agency operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with IT teams, customers, and partners, along with on-call duties and occasional travel statewide.