Network Manager 2026-01869

Network Manager 2026-01869

Salary

$10,008.26 - $11,119.33 Monthly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

At-Will Full-Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2026-01869

Department

Wyoming Department of Enterprise Technology Services

Division

Enterprise Technology Services

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Job Classification

CTEM14

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Network Manager leads statewide network, telecom, firewall, and connectivity operations for ETS by translating strategic direction into reliable, secure, documented, customer-focused, and sustainable services. Directs the Network Operations Center, Telecom / Circuits, and Unified Network functions and is accountable for service reliability, architecture, modernization, resources, vendors, staff, and stakeholder communication.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: Jennifer Erickson /307-275-1460 / Jennifer.Erickson1@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Direct statewide network operations and maintain availability, performance, resilience, monitoring, incident response, and supportability for WAN, LAN, wireless, firewall, NOC, telecom/circuits, and Unified Network services.
• Provide complete supervision for assigned teams, including hiring, work assignment, performance management, coaching, cross-training, succession planning, employee development, accountability, and workforce capacity.
• Establish and enforce architecture, engineering, lifecycle, and technical standards for routing, switching, wireless, segmentation, monitoring, telecom, and core network modernization; maintain service roadmaps and implementation plans.
• Manage firewall operations, rule governance, access controls, segmentation, network security standards, vulnerability and risk remediation, and cybersecurity coordination with enterprise security partners.
• Manage telecom, circuits, carriers, voice, mobile, and related services; oversee service quality, escalations, migrations, capacity, inventory, renewals, and carrier performance.
• Administer assigned budgets, contracts, licensing, maintenance, assets, procurement, renewals, and vendor performance; track expenditures and multi-year commitments and ensure responsible stewardship.
• Own network documentation and ITSM practices, including SOPs, runbooks, diagrams, inventories, ServiceNow intake, service catalog, change control, incident reviews, outage communication, and knowledge management.
• Translate ETS strategy into measurable network outcomes; engage agencies and partners, report service health and risks, lead improvement initiatives, and ensure decisions support customer value, compliance, and operational maturity.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to those who demonstrate experience in leadership, workforce development, employee coaching, and performance management.

Preference may be given to those who demonstrate experience in the planning, design, modernization, and lifecycle management of enterprise network and telecommunications infrastructure.

Preference may be given to those who demonstrate experience managing network operations, including routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, segmentation, WAN connectivity, and service reliability.

Preference may be given to those who demonstrate experience managing technology budgets, contracts, vendors, telecommunications carriers, licensing, and service-level agreements.

Preference may be given to those who demonstrate experience developing operational standards, policies, procedures, network diagrams, disaster-recovery documentation, and technical staff cross-training programs.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Expertise in enterprise networking, firewalls, telecom, monitoring, cybersecurity, ITSM, lifecycle, budgets, contracts, vendors, documentation, strategy, risk, troubleshooting, communication, coaching, performance management, and outage leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Computer Technology)

Experience:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Computer Technology) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Technology Management II

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

6-8 years of progressive work experience typically in Computer Technology) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Technology Management II

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typical Office Setting

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• This is an At-Will position
• Resume and Cover Letter required

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

Know your full value.

Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.

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WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.

Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

(CTEM14) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience
• Less than two (2) years of relevant experience
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience
• Four (4) to less than five (5) years of relevant experience
• Five (5) to less than six (6) years of relevant experience
• Six (6) or more years of relevant experience

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

05

Please describe your experience in leadership, workforce development, employee coaching, and performance management.

• No relevant experience
• Less than two (2) years of relevant experience
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience
• Four (4) to less than five (5) years of relevant experience
• Five (5) to less than six (6) years of relevant experience
• Six (6) or more years of relevant experience

06

Please describe your experience in the planning, design, modernization, and lifecycle management of enterprise network and telecommunications infrastructure.

• No relevant experience
• Less than two (2) years of relevant experience
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience
• Four (4) to less than five (5) years of relevant experience
• Five (5) to less than six (6) years of relevant experience
• Six (6) or more years of relevant experience

07

Please describe your experience in managing network operations, including routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, segmentation, WAN connectivity, and service reliability.

• No relevant experience
• Less than two (2) years of relevant experience
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience
• Four (4) to less than five (5) years of relevant experience
• Five (5) to less than six (6) years of relevant experience
• Six (6) or more years of relevant experience

08

Please describe your experience managing technology budgets, contracts, vendors, telecommunications carriers, licensing, and service-level agreements.

• No relevant experience
• Less than two (2) years of relevant experience
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience
• Four (4) to less than five (5) years of relevant experience
• Five (5) to less than six (6) years of relevant experience
• Six (6) or more years of relevant experience

09

Please describe your experience developing operational standards, policies, procedures, network diagrams, disaster-recovery documentation, and technical staff cross-training programs.

• No relevant experience
• Less than two (2) years of relevant experience
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience
• Four (4) to less than five (5) years of relevant experience
• Five (5) to less than six (6) years of relevant experience
• Six (6) or more years of relevant experience

10

Have you attached a cover letter and resume? This is required for your application to be complete.

• Yes
• No

11

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

12

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

13

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

14

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

15

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Wyoming

Address Human Resource Contact Information located in the

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Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm