THE POSITION

Serve in a high-impact leadership role as Network Director with the Enterprise Technology Services Office, Network Unified Telecommunications, Security Operations Division. You will be responsible for establishing strategic direction, operational priorities, and technical standards for the Commonwealth’s enterprise network infrastructure. This includes partnering with executive leadership to align network investments with agency business priorities while developing a robust and engaged technology workforce. Bring your vision, leadership, and expertise to an organization that is building the next generation of government technology!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position leads complex initiatives to modernize and enhance the network services supporting state agencies and government functions while ensuring operational stability, resiliency, and regulatory compliance. It focuses on establishing and implementing effective strategies, managing vendor relationships, and developing our workforce to drive operational excellence in support of the Commonwealth’s evolving technology needs. As the Network Director, you will perform and manage the following duties:

• Enterprise Strategy: Develop and execute enterprise network strategies and long-term roadmaps that achieve transformative goals while ensuring service continuity
• Network Modernization: Lead large-scale transitions from legacy network architectures to modern, scalable, cloud-connected infrastructure
• Complex Program Implementation: Plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee concurrent network projects across multiple agencies, teams, and vendors
• Vendors and Contracts: Lead strategic relationships with vendors and service providers, negotiate contracts and modifications, evaluate performance, and manage accountability
• Cybersecurity and Risk: Direct incident response, develop mitigation strategies, implement secure network designs, and collaborate with cybersecurity leadership
• People Leadership: Provide mentorship, monitor operational performance, and promote collaboration, workforce and professional development, and employee engagement

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: 

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Twelve years of professional information technology experience; or
• Eight years of professional information technology experience and a bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have ten or more years of enterprise network leadership experience.
• You must have experience leading statewide or large enterprise network modernization initiatives.
• You must have demonstrated success transforming legacy network environments into modern, cloud-enabled architectures.
• You must have experience managing managed service providers and multi-million-dollar technology contracts.
• You must have experience leading enterprise implementations across multiple business units or government agencies.
• You must have experience developing enterprise technology strategies and roadmaps.
• You must have experience managing large operational and capital technology budgets.
• You must have experience with ITIL, Agile methodologies, and project portfolio management frameworks.
• You must have experience leading the design, implementation, and management of enterprise network infrastructure in cloud or hybrid-cloud environments, including connectivity between on-premises data centers and cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS). Note - Experience must include network architecture, secure connectivity, routing, network segmentation, and ensuring the availability, performance, and resiliency of enterprise network services.
• You must have knowledge of Commonwealth procurement practices or public sector technology governance.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer, PMP, or ITIL Foundation

Legal Requirements: 

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
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