Network Manager 2026-02225

State of Wyoming; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Flexible schedules

Pension and 457B plans

Life insurance

Job summary

The State of Wyoming is seeking an experienced Network Manager to lead statewide network operations across WAN, LAN, wireless, firewall, and NOC functions. You will translate strategy into reliable, secure, documented services and oversee architecture, lifecycle, and modernization efforts.

You will supervise teams, govern security standards, manage vendor relationships and budgets, and own comprehensive network documentation and ITSM practices to drive operational maturity and customer value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Technology or equivalent.
• 4–8 years progressive work experience at Technology Management II level or higher.
• Exempt; FLSA status noted in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Direct statewide network operations and maintain availability, performance, and incident response for WAN/LAN/Wireless/Firewall/NOC/Unified Network.
• Provide supervision for assigned teams including hiring, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
• Establish architecture, engineering, standards, and roadmaps for network modernization and core services.
• Manage firewall operations, security controls, and risk remediation with cybersecurity coordination.
• Oversee telecoms, carriers, licensing, renewals, and vendor performance.
• Manage budgets, contracts, procurement, and asset tracking; ensure value delivery.
• Own network documentation, SOPs, runbooks, and change control processes.
• Translate ETS strategy into measurable network outcomes and report service health.

Skills

Leadership

Network operations

Cybersecurity

ITSM

Budget management

Vendor management

Staff coaching

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Technology

Technology Management II experience

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

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.

Open Until Filled

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

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

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

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 your personal health

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