Network Manager 2026-02225

State of Wyoming; Wyoming; In loco; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement - Pension and 457B plans

Flexible schedules

Meaningful work for Wyoming

Descrizione del lavoro

The Network Manager leads statewide network, telecom, firewall, and connectivity operations for the State of Wyoming, translating strategy into reliable, secure, documented, and customer-focused services.

It directs the Network Operations Center, Telecom / Circuits, and Unified Network functions and is accountable for service reliability, architecture, modernization, resources, vendors, staff, and stakeholder communication.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Technology or related field.
• 4-6 years progressive work experience in technology management.
• Alternatively, 6-8 years experience at Technology Management II level.
• FLSA: Exempt; At-Will; must submit a cover letter and resume.

Mansioni

• Direct statewide network operations and maintain availability, performance, resilience, monitoring, incident response, and supportability for WAN, LAN, wireless, firewall, NOC, telecom/circuits, and Unified Network services.
• Provide supervision for assigned teams, including hiring, work assignment, performance management, coaching, cross-training, succession planning, and development.
• Establish and enforce architecture, engineering, lifecycle, and technical standards for routing, switching, wireless, segmentation, monitoring, telecom, and core network modernization.
• Manage firewall operations, rule governance, access controls, segmentation, network security standards, vulnerability remediation, and cybersecurity coordination.
• Manage telecom, circuits, carriers, voice, mobile, and related services; oversee service quality, migrations, capacity, renewals, and vendor performance.
• Own budgets, contracts, licensing, maintenance, assets, procurement, renewals, and vendor performance; track expenditures and multi-year commitments.

Conoscenze

Enterprise networking

Network security

Cybersecurity

ITSM

Budget management

Vendor management

Documentation

Leadership

Coaching

Strategic planning

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Technology

6-8 years progressive work experience at Technology Management II level

Descrizione del lavoro

General Description

The Network Manager leads statewide network, telecom, firewall, and connectivity operations for ETS by translating strategic direction into reliable, secure, documented, customer-focused, and sustainable services. Directs the Network Operations Center, Telecom / Circuits, and Unified Network functions and is accountable for service reliability, architecture, modernization, resources, vendors, staff, and stakeholder communication.

Description And Functions

Open Until Filled

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Direct statewide network operations and maintain availability, performance, resilience, monitoring, incident response, and supportability for WAN, LAN, wireless, firewall, NOC, telecom/circuits, and Unified Network services.
• Provide complete supervision for assigned teams, including hiring, work assignment, performance management, coaching, cross-training, succession planning, employee development, accountability, and workforce capacity.
• Establish and enforce architecture, engineering, lifecycle, and technical standards for routing, switching, wireless, segmentation, monitoring, telecom, and core network modernization; maintain service roadmaps and implementation plans.
• Manage firewall operations, rule governance, access controls, segmentation, network security standards, vulnerability and risk remediation, and cybersecurity coordination with enterprise security partners.
• Manage telecom, circuits, carriers, voice, mobile, and related services; oversee service quality, escalations, migrations, capacity, inventory, renewals, and carrier performance.
• Administer assigned budgets, contracts, licensing, maintenance, assets, procurement, renewals, and vendor performance; track expenditures and multi-year commitments and ensure responsible stewardship.
• Own network documentation and ITSM practices, including SOPs, runbooks, diagrams, inventories, ServiceNow intake, service catalog, change control, incident reviews, outage communication, and knowledge management.
• Translate ETS strategy into measurable network outcomes; engage agencies and partners, report service health and risks, lead improvement initiatives, and ensure decisions support customer value, compliance, and operational maturity.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to those who demonstrate experience in leadership, workforce development, employee coaching, and performance management.

Preference may be given to those who demonstrate experience in the planning, design, modernization, and lifecycle management of enterprise network and telecommunications infrastructure.

Preference may be given to those who demonstrate experience managing network operations, including routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, segmentation, WAN connectivity, and service reliability.

Preference may be given to those who demonstrate experience managing technology budgets, contracts, vendors, telecommunications carriers, licensing, and service-level agreements.

Preference may be given to those who demonstrate experience developing operational standards, policies, procedures, network diagrams, disaster-recovery documentation, and technical staff cross-training programs.

Knowledge

• Expertise in enterprise networking, firewalls, telecom, monitoring, cybersecurity, ITSM, lifecycle, budgets, contracts, vendors, documentation, strategy, risk, troubleshooting, communication, coaching, performance management, and outage leadership.

Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Computer Technology)

Experience

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Computer Technology) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Technology Management II

OR

Education & Experience Substitution

6-8 years of progressive work experience, typically in Computer Technology) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Technology Management II

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None

Physical Working Conditions

• Typical Office Setting

Notes

• FLSA: Exempt
• This is an At-Will position
• MUST submit a Cover Letter
• MUST submit a resume

Supplemental Information

Exploring the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator can be done here: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Human Resource Contact: Jennifer Erickson /307-275-1460 / [e-mail]

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job — it’s a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees Enjoy

• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long‑term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 9 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program – Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program – Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on personal health

Know your full value.

Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.

Explore your total compensation: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/

WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION

Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can’t find anywhere else — wide‑open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year‑round recreation, and no state income tax.