Network Director (Information Technology Executive 3)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework available

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a visionary Network Director to lead the Enterprise Technology Services Office, Network Unified Telecommunications, and Security Operations Division. You will set strategic direction, oversee budgets, and drive enterprise network modernization.

In this role you will partner with executive leadership, manage multi-agency initiatives, and develop a resilient, cloud-enabled infrastructure while mentoring staff and advancing governance and cybersecurity across

Qualifications

• Twelve years of professional information technology experience; or
• Eight years of professional information technology experience and a bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise network strategies and long-term roadmaps for transformative goals.
• Lead large-scale transitions from legacy networks to modern, cloud-connected infrastructure.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee concurrent network projects across agencies, teams, and vendors.
• Lead strategic relationships with vendors and service providers; negotiate contracts and modifications; evaluate performance.

Skills

Enterprise leadership

Vendor management

Cloud networking

Cybersecurity leadership

ITIL / Agile

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Job description

Serve in a high-impact leadership role as Network Director with the Enterprise Technology Services Office, Network Unified Telecommunications, Security Operations Division. You will be responsible for establishing strategic direction, operational priorities, and technical standards for the Commonwealth’s enterprise network infrastructure. This includes partnering with executive leadership to align network investments with agency business priorities while developing a robust and engaged technology workforce. Bring your vision, leadership, and expertise to an organization that is building the next generation of government technology!

This position leads complex initiatives to modernize and enhance the network services supporting state agencies and government functions while ensuring operational stability, resiliency, and regulatory compliance. It focuses on establishing and implementing effective strategies, managing vendor relationships, and developing our workforce to drive operational excellence in support of the Commonwealth’s evolving technology needs. As the Network Director, you will perform and manage the following duties:

• Enterprise Strategy: Develop and execute enterprise network strategies and long-term roadmaps that achieve transformative goals while ensuring service continuity
• Network Modernization: Lead large-scale transitions from legacy network architectures to modern, scalable, cloud-connected infrastructure
• Complex Program Implementation: Plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee concurrent network projects across multiple agencies, teams, and vendors
• Vendors and Contracts: Lead strategic relationships with vendors and service providers, negotiate contracts and modifications, evaluate performance, and manage accountability
• Cybersecurity and Risk:Direct incident response, develop mitigation strategies, implement secure network designs, and collaborate with cybersecurity leadership
• People Leadership: Provide mentorship, monitor operational performance, and promote collaboration, workforce and professional development, and employee engagement

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Twelve years of professional information technology experience; or
• Eight years of professional information technology experience and a bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have ten or more years of enterprise network leadership experience.
• You must have experience leading statewide or large enterprise network modernization initiatives.
• You must have demonstrated success transforming legacy network environments into modern, cloud-enabled architectures.
• You must have experience managing managed service providers and multi-million-dollar technology contracts.
• You must have experience leading enterprise implementations across multiple business units or government agencies.
• You must have experience developing enterprise technology strategies and roadmaps.
• You must have experience managing large operational and capital technology budgets.
• You must have experience with ITIL, Agile methodologies, and project portfolio management frameworks.
• You must have experience leading the design, implementation, and management of enterprise network infrastructure in cloud or hybrid-cloud environments, including connectivity between on-premises data centers and cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS). Note - Experience must include network architecture, secure connectivity, routing, network segmentation, and ensuring the availability, performance, and resiliency of enterprise network services.
• You must have knowledge of Commonwealth procurement practices or public sector technology governance.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer, PMP, or ITIL Foundation

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.