IT Network & Telecoms Administrator – Journey

IT Network & Telecoms Administrator – Journey

Recruitment #2026-6-6701
• Full-time, Permanent
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Location:

Natural Resources Building
- Olympia, WA

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered.

Salary: $7,010.00 - $9,429.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 6/9/26.

We are seeking an excellent communicator with strong customer service skills to join our Information Technology Division as an IT Network & Telecoms Administrator – Journey.

Local and Wide Area Network Support:

• Fully support, configure, maintain and upgrade local and wide area network environments.
• Coordinate and negotiate WAN circuit upgrades, downgrades, migrations based on agency business needs.
• Configure and operate protocol independent multicast (PIM) and Internet group management protocol (IGMP) for Radio over IP services.
• Configure and operate multiple dynamic routing protocols.
• Work independently with other teams and/or vendors to document, implement and maintain network infrastructure.
• Assist in implementation and security solutions within enterprise network best practices.

Next Generation Firewall Support:

• Serve as a technical resource for the agency NGFW solution.
• Monitor, analyze, and evaluate anomalous network and system activity and provide recommended remediation actions.
• Process firewall policy changes based on agency business requirements.
• Maintain detailed documentation of NGFW environment.

Wireless Local Area Network Support:

• Serve as a technical resource for the agency WLAN environment.
• Purchase, license, configure, and deploy wireless access points.
• Assist in the upgrade and future replacement of the WLAN environment.

• BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4 years of relevant professional IT Network & Telecommunications experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience working with a medium or large-sized organization in network, communications, and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience in creating detailed technical documentation and procedures.

• Communicate technical concepts, system updates, and troubleshooting steps clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Exercise sound judgment for escalation paths and solution recommendations.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, vendors, and other departments to resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Commit to fostering an inclusive environment honoring diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice.
• Perform duties in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention.
• DNR
  
  Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Office Environment:
  Duty station is the NRB Building in Olympia, WA; hybrid telework arrangements eligible with supervisor approval.
• Travel Requirements:
  Occasional.

• Accustomed to IT industry standards and best practices.
• Certifications:
  
  CCNA, CCNP, CCENT/CCT, CCDP, CCDE, CCIE, A+, Security+, Network+.
• Experience with Cisco, HPE, Aruba, Palo Alto, Solarwinds Orion APM, NPM, NCM, NTA, IPAM, Netflow services.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology.

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness.
• Work/life balance.
• DNR Employee Resource Groups related to diversity.
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups.
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Educational and career development aid.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility.
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments.
• Comprehensive benefits package including employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days.

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.