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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 handson: you will shape longterm 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.

Your Role as Enterprise Network Manager

As the Enterprise Network Manager, you will provide strategic leadership for the Enterprise Network Team, ensuring 24/7 system availability and optimal performance for Oregon's enterprise network needs. You will:

• 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.

A full example of the position duties, details, and working conditions is located here.

This Is What You Need to Qualify

• 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.

The strongest candidates will bring the following desired skills and attributes:

Leadership & Team Development

• 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.

Technical Expertise

• 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.

Strategic & Operational Skills

• 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).

Communication & Collaboration

• 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.

Preferred Certifications & Experience

• CISSP or equivalent security certification

• PMP or other project management credentials

• ITIL/ITSM experience

• Application development, architecture, or business analysis certification

How to Apply

Ready to join our team?

• External Applicants: Click "Apply" on the job posting.

• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply through your Workday account.

Important Application Requirements: Submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating how your experience meets the qualifications and desired attributes listed in this posting. Only complete applications submitted in Workday will be considered.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing. Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

Working at DCS means joining a collaborative, supportive group of professionals committed to public service, innovation, and improving Oregon's technology landscape.

Why Oregon? Living and working in Oregon offers an exceptional quality of life. From breathtaking natural landscapes to vibrant urban centers, Oregon is a hub for innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. Enjoy outdoor adventures, cultural events-all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of residents.

Our amazing benefits include:

• 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.

• Hybrid Work Opportunity: This position supports a hybrid work schedule. You can expect to work in the office regularly (at least 1-2 days per week) with work arrangements periodically reviewed to ensure business needs are met. In-state travel is required. Business needs may require working irregular hours or shift work (24/7, weekends, evenings, holidays, and travel for job related purposes) in order to do work or make changes or maintenance that are not approved to be done during the hours of 6am - 6pm.

Additional Details

• This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, Management Service - Supervisory, DCS Enterprise Network Manager (Information Technology Manager 2) position and may be used to fill future vacancies.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity.

• 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.

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting in order to have the preference considered.

• If you need an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process or for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), you may contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at: nancy.karnas@das.oregon.gov | 971-719-3083

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The Department of Administrative Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Department of Administrative Services, we embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.