Enterprise Network Manager
About The Position
Join Oregon’s Enterprise Information Services – Data Center Services as the Next Enterprise Network Manager! Are you a visionary leader passionate about advancing Oregon’s digital infrastructure? Do you thrive in collaborative, mission-driven environments and want to make a lasting impact on public service delivery? If so, we invite you to apply for the EIS-DCS Enterprise Network Manager position. About Data Center Services (DCS) & Enterprise Information Services (EIS) Enterprise Information Services (EIS) and its Data Center Services (DCS) division play a vital role in supporting over 150 State of Oregon agencies, boards, and commissions. DCS operates a modern, secure, and highly resilient data center that delivers network connectivity, hosting, email, and backup services—technology relied upon every day to serve Oregonians. What You’ll Do As the Enterprise Network Manager, you will guide the team responsible for maintaining and optimizing Oregon’s enterprise network infrastructure. This role is both strategic and hands‑on: you will shape long‑term network direction, lead a talented technical team, ensure 24/7 availability of critical services, and work closely with leaders across the state to advance innovation, reliability, and security. This is an opportunity to support a mission-driven public organization while contributing to the technology foundation that keeps essential public services running. If you value collaboration, purpose-driven work, and the chance to shape statewide infrastructure, this role offers a meaningful and rewarding path.
Requirements
- Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field such as Information Technology, Computer science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or similar
- “Related experience” includes professional IT leadership roles involving goal-setting, program evaluation, and responsibility for budgets, operational oversight, or technical teams.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and support engineering teams.
- Experience managing enterprise-level network operations in a data center, government, or large-scale IT environment.
- Commitment to fostering a supportive, diverse, and inclusive workplace.
- Deep understanding of enterprise network technologies such as routing, switching, transport (MPLS, OSPF, BGP), firewalls, VPN, remote access, wireless, and network monitoring across platforms like Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto, F5, or similar.
- Strong grasp of modern security practices, including Zero Trust, IPsec, intrusion detection/prevention, secure remote access, and vulnerability management.
- Experience with lifecycle planning, modernization, hardware/software refresh, and reducing technical debt.
- Ability to develop long-range network strategies that align with business goals.
- Experience with vendor and contract management, including licensing, procurements, and performance oversight.
- Knowledge of IT service management practices (incident, problem, change, asset, configuration, and knowledge management).
- Strong written and verbal skills to translate technical information for executives, agency customers, and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to build and maintain partnerships across agencies and technical teams.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
- Employee is required to obtain and maintain CJIS clearance.
- Employee will be required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides.
- Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
Nice To Haves
- CISSP or equivalent security certification
- PMP or other project management credentials
- ITIL/ITSM experience
- Application development, architecture, or business analysis certification
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for the Enterprise Network Team, ensuring 24/7 system availability and optimal performance for Oregon’s enterprise network needs.
- Develop and execute strategic plans that align with emerging networking trends and support the agency’s mission.
- Lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, diversity, and innovation.
- Oversee network operations, lifecycle planning, modernization, and vendor management.
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, data privacy, and IT service management best practices.
- Represent DCS at state and national forums, advocating for digital equity and infrastructure excellence.
- Engage with diverse stakeholders—including agency leaders, technical teams, vendors, and community partners—to build robust partnerships and drive organizational success.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family.
- Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
- Optional benefits including life insurance, disability, FSA, and more
- Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
- Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
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- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: You may qualify for the PSLF program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
