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Data Systems Administrator Network Services

Illinois Secretary Of State

Job Location:

Springfield, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: m 7917 - 15167

Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary



Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title: Data Systems Administrator Network Services
Division: Technology Office IT Operations
Union: N/A
Location: 501 S 2^nd St Springfield IL Sangamon County
Salary: Range from $7917 to $15167 monthly commensurate with experience
Benefits: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the Office of the Secretary of State will not complete certification and/or sponsorship requests.

Overview:

Serves as the Senior Manager of Network Services; provides strategic leadership and handson direction for the Illinois Secretary of States enterprise network environment supporting statewide SOS offices facilities and Capitol Complex locations; Manages daytoday operations service delivery modernization initiatives and staff development for the Network Services function including LAN/WAN SDWAN wireless remote access DNS/DHCP/IPAM technologies; Partners closely with Information Security Endpoint Management Service Desk Field Operations the IT Command Center/NOC and Problem/Incident Management to ensure secure highly available services for internal users and the public.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management Lead - coach and develop Network Support Network Management and Telecommunications/Contact Center Support teams; establish performance expectations SLAs/OLAs and a serviceoriented culture; manage staffing mentoring evaluations and succession planning.
Network Operations & Service Delivery-Manage daytoday operations for LAN/WAN/SDWAN WiFi VPN/remote access DNS/DHCP/IPAM; oversee monitoring incident response and problem resolution with the IT Command Center/NOC; ensure configuration standards documentation and change management compliance.
ThirdParty Vendor & Service Provider Management-Serve as service delivery manager for network and managed service providers; manage contracts SLAs escalations circuit orders and vendor performance reports; Coordinate procurement RFPs/SOWs and correctiveaction plans.
Strategy Architecture & Modernization-Develop multiyear network modernization roadmaps (SDWAN WiFi segmentation cloud connectivity); lead technology evaluations pilots and modernization initiatives; collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and Information Security on secure scalable designs.
Security Compliance & Continuity-Partner with the CISO Office on vulnerabilities compliance logging and audits; lead network DR/BCP planning redundancy design and failover testing; ensure compliance with state requirements and policies.
Budget Planning & Reporting - Manage budgets for licensing hardware circuits and managed services; plan refresh cycles and cost projections; provide executive dashboards metrics and reporting.
CrossFunctional Collaboration - Work with Endpoint Management Service Desk Field Support and other teams to ensure seamless endtoend service delivery; act as an escalation point for complex crossteam issues; support evolving operational requirements special projects and the needs of the Technology Office.
Performs other Duties as Assigned.

Education and Experience:

Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years college preferably with courses in computer science management information systems mathematics or statistics supplemented by a masters degree in computer science or a related field and two years of managerial experience in a computer-based management information system.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Requires thorough knowledge of management information systems data base administration systems analysis and computer communication systems.
Requires thorough knowledge of the principles of organization management and administration.
Requires extensive knowledge of research and statistical procedures program budgeting and systems modeling.
Requires ability to implement program evaluations or system assurance.
Requires ability to anticipate and resolve managerial problems.
Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois drivers license as required by individual positions within the class.
Requires the ability to lift carry and push/pull up to 50lbs.

Application Process:

Please visit apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ) or Springfield ).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation age marital or veteran status or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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