Data Center Network Manager (SPSA Opt. 3)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving 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 data center network, adhering to DoIT, industry best practices, and compliance standards (e.g. IEEE, ITIL, SCTE, PMI). In addition, you will develop and manage the data center network operations budget and procurement, serve as full line supervisor and lead and direct the evolution and innovation of the data center network by researching the latest technology. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in management information systems, data processing, telecommunications or directly related Information Technology field.
Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in management information systems, data processing or telecommunications in a public or business information technology organization.
Requires three (3) years of professional experience supervising a team of Information Technology professionals in a large and highly complex public or private IT organization.

Nice To Haves

Four (4) years of professional experience planning, designing, and implementing secure, scalable, and high-performance data center networks, including hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures such as: (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Four (4) years of professional experience developing, managing, and forecasting data center network operations budgets, conducting cost analyses, and providing financial recommendations for new technology investments.
Four (4) years of professional experience developing, implementing, and enforcing network policies and operational procedures aligned with industry best practices (IEEE, ITIL, SCTE, and PMI) and compliance standards, while collaborating with auditors and compliance officers to ensure adherence.
Four (4) years of professional experience managing network-related projects using ITSM, ITIL, and project management tools (Excel, MS Project or similar), ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery, while overseeing and guiding technical staff.
Four (4) years of professional experience drafting and reviewing technical language for RFIs, RFPs, and IFBs, as well as negotiating and approving contract terms to align with network operations and organizational needs.
Four (4) years of professional experience managing and optimizing load balancing, micro-segmentation, and cloud peering to enhance network performance, security, and scalability.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for management and stakeholders, providing expert guidance on network operations, strategies, and challenges.
Ability to monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot data center network infrastructure, working closely with leadership and security teams to ensure high availability, reliability, and security.
Ability to research, evaluate, and integrate emerging networking technologies to optimize performance, enhance efficiency, and align with organizational goals.
Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate new and revised KPI's for network performance, managing data collection, and reporting service management metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Subject to management approval, serves as the Data Center Network Manager for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), planning, designing, and implementing long-term network strategies to maintain a secure, robust, and reliable data center network.
Develops, implements, and enforces policies, procedures and operational practices to ensure a high-quality, reliable, and secure data center network, adhering to DoIT, industry best practices, and compliance standards (e.g. IEEE, ITIL, SCTE, PMI).
Develops and manages the data center network operations budget and procurement.
Serves as full line supervisor.
Leads and directs the evolution and innovation of the data center network by researching the latest technology.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
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