Network Specialist Senior: Central Administration #01468

Title: Network Specialist Senior: Central Administration #01468

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $87,689 - $115,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vadoc,virginia

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

The Information Technology Unit provides technology planning and support to the Department to help insure the successful accomplishment of the Department’s mission.

Manage and direct the Department of Information Technology’s communications infrastructure, including enterprise networks, telecommunications, and data systems.
Lead planning, development, installation, operation, and maintenance of wired and wireless network services, network security, and telecommunications systems to ensure reliable, secure, and cost‑effective service delivery. Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for network architecture, performance monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and project implementation across the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Thorough understanding and experience of WAN/LAN/WLAN architectures, Ethernet, TCP/IP, routing and switching, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, and wireless technologies; familiarity with network protocols and standards. Systems and platforms: Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft/Office 365 services, virtualization (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V), and common enterprise network hardware and OS platforms.
Security and compliance: Working knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia network security practices, intrusion detection/prevention, access control, encryption, and regulatory/security compliance requirements. Tools and troubleshooting: Proficient in Thousand Eyes and SevOne network monitoring and management tools, application performance analysis, capacity planning, and hands‑on troubleshooting of network issues.
Project and vendor management: Ability to plan and manage infrastructure projects, develop requirements, evaluate RFS proposals, manage suppliers, and oversee implementation to meet schedule and budget. Leadership and communication: Strong supervisory skills, ability to lead technical staff and cross‑functional teams, communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders, prepare reports and recommendations, and provide excellent customer service. Analytical and problem‑solving: Sound judgment in diagnosing problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing effective technical and operational solutions. Continuous improvement: Commitment to staying current with emerging networking technologies, best practices, and industry standards.

Additional Considerations

CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ Certifications

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hirin