Data Center Network Manager; SPSA Opt

Data Center Network Manager (SPSA Opt.
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Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values its staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) seeks qualified candidates to work in a dynamic, creative environment. This position serves as the Data Center Network Manager, planning, designing, and implementing long‑term network strategies to maintain a secure, robust, and reliable data‑center network.

In this role you will develop, implement, and enforce policies, procedures, and operational practices to ensure a high‑quality, reliable, and secure network, adhering to DoIT, industry best practices, and compliance standards (IEEE, ITIL, SCTE, PMI). You will also develop and manage the data‑center network operations budget and procurement, serve as a full‑line supervisor, and lead the evolution and innovation of the network by researching the latest technologies.

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits (health, life, dental, vision)
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10‑25 days of paid vacation annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually (carry‑over possible)
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13‑14 paid holidays per year (dependent on election years)
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre‑tax programs – Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

• Plan, design, and implement long‑term network strategies for a secure, robust, and reliable data‑center network.
• Develop, implement, and enforce policies, procedures, and operational practices to ensure a high‑quality, reliable, and secure network.
• Develop and manage the data‑center network operations budget and procurement.
• Serve as a full‑line supervisor.
• Lead and direct the evolution and innovation of the network by researching the latest technology.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned within scope.

• Four (4) years of college coursework in management information systems, data processing, telecommunications, or a directly related IT field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business IT organization.
• Three (3) years of professional experience supervising a team of IT professionals in a large and highly complex public or private IT organization.

• Four (4) years of experience planning, designing, and implementing secure, scalable, high‑performance data‑center networks, including hybrid and multi‑cloud infrastructures such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Four (4) years of experience developing, managing, and forecasting data‑center network operations budgets and providing financial recommendations for new technology investments.
• Four (4) years of experience developing, implementing, and enforcing network policies and operational procedures aligned with industry best practices (IEEE, ITIL, SCTE, PMI) and compliance standards.
• Four (4) years of experience managing network‑related projects using ITSM, ITIL, and project management tools (Excel, MS Project, etc.).
• Four (4) years of experience drafting and reviewing technical language for RFIs, RFPs, and IFBs, and negotiating contract terms to align with network operations.
• Four (4) years of experience managing and optimizing load balancing, micro‑segmentation, and cloud peering to enhance performance, security, and scalability.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for management and stakeholders.
• Ability to monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot data‑center network infrastructure, working closely with leadership and security teams.
• Ability to research, evaluate, and integrate emerging networking technologies to optimize performance and align with organizational goals.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate new KPI’s for network performance, managing data collection, and reporting service metrics.