Senior Network Engineer

Description

IT Network & Telecommunications Senior Specialist

Full Time | Permanent

Location: Headquarters | Tumwater, WA

Salary Range: $92,760 - $124,752 Annually

This is a telework/hybrid position. The candidate of choice may work from anywhere within the state of Washington with a reliable internet connection. Travel may be required.

Are you an experienced network engineer ready to take on complex, high-impact technical challenges? Do you thrive in environments where your expertise keeps essential systems running safely, securely, and efficiently? If so, the Department of Corrections (DOC) is looking for you to join our Digital Network & Voice Services (DNVS) team as a Senior Network Engineer (IT Network & Telecommunications Senior Specialist)!

In this role, you will serve as a top-level technical expert responsible for designing, engineering, and improving the agency’s enterprise network infrastructure. You will work across wide area networks, campus networks, cloud networking environments, and data center networks that support DOC operations at locations throughout Washington State.

You’ll provide advanced engineering in areas such as network architecture, routing and switching, firewalls, troubleshooting, and system integration—all with a focus on building highly available, well-designed, secure infrastructure. Your work will directly strengthen the technology foundation that supports DOC’s mission to improve public safety and keep correctional operations running smoothly.

As a Senior Network Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of DOC’s network services by driving continuous service improvement, implementing modern solutions, and ensuring our systems align with industry best practices. Your expertise will help the agency enhance performance, improve business processes, and deliver reliable technology that supports the Results DOC mission and vision.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact through advanced technical leadership, we’d be excited to welcome you to our team. Join DOC as a Senior Network Engineer – Help Power Mission-Critical Technology Statewide!

A Completed Application Packet Will Include

• A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency
• A detailed resume
• Three professional references
  
  

Duties

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.

As a IT Network & Telecommunications Senior Specialist, some of your duties will include:

• Performing technical engineering/integration which could look like:
• Defining, documenting, integrating, and building highly complex data network configurations, writes procedures,
• Performing multifaceted and critical changes, with minimum disruption or impacts to customers
• Developing configuration build documents, procedures, and other required system documentation
• Gathering, analyzing, storing, and sharing knowledge and information within DVNS team and IT Operations to improve efficiency by reducing the need to rediscover knowledge
• Performing analysis and deployment of configuration changes, critical equipment
• Updating configuration management to maintain configuration items
• Reviewing services regularly looking for continual service improvement opportunities to include:
• Gathering, processing, analyzing, presenting, using and recommending corrective actions of data to be implemented
• Reporting on the strategic results achieved
• Provides information and expert recommendations to both IT and the business.
• Ensuring the engineering, integration, and implementation of quality IT services that meet the needs of customers through an appropriate mix of people, process, and information technology
• Organizing and participating in planning, delivering, operating, and controlling Data Network Services offered to customers
• Providing operations support for complex, urgent, and/or mission-critical systems
  

Qualifications

What we need (required qualifications):

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
  

AND

• Eight (8) years experience in the Information Technology field
  
  

AND

• Four years of experience in the last five years supporting data network services within information technology to include:
• Enterprise-wide area network, campus, and data center networking platforms engineering feature and functionality of data networking platforms in a medium to large enterprise consisting of at least 300 network components (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and/or other network appliances) within positive span of control
  

OR

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field from an accredited institution may substitute for four years experience
  
  

AND

• Four (4) years’ experience in the Information Technology field.
  
  

AND

• Four years of experience in the last five years supporting data network services within information technology to include:
• Enterprise-wide area network, campus, and data center networking platforms engineering feature and functionality of data networking platforms in a medium to large enterprise consisting of at least 300 network components (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and/or other network appliances) within positive span of control
  

In addition to the above education and experience, the below experience is required and may be gained concurrently:

• Four (4) years professional work experience analyzing customer requirements and recommending successful solutions
• Three (3) years of technical work experience engineering campus and/or wide area networks
• One (1) year of technical work experience engineering data center technologies (firewalls, load balancers, overlay networks)
• Four (4) years of technical work experience engineering enterprise networking platforms
  
  

Two (2) years of project management experience within the last five years managing IT projects and producing project management framework deliverables such as project proposals, project charters, work breakdown structures

What Will Make Your Application Stand Out (preferred Qualifications)

• Three (3) years of technical work experience installing, configuring, and engineering enterprise routers
• Three (3) years of technical work experience installing, configuring, and engineering core and distribution switches
• Three (3) years of technical work experience engineering the Cisco UCS Blade based hardware platform
• Four (4) years of technical work experience administering Cisco IOS
• Four (4) years of technical work experience administering Cisco IOS
• Three (3) years of technical work experience administering Solarwinds Orion
• One (1) year of technical work experience scripting in PowerShell
• Certifications such as Cisco CCNP
  
  

Supplemental Information

Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.
• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
• Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
  
  

Telework Details

This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a “drop in” area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.

What We Offer

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!
  
  

PERS: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.conley@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509-630-9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read About Our Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 07-21-2025

01

Are you a current DOC employee?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Please Indicate Your Highest Level Of Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field from an accredited institution
• Masters degree or higher
  
  

03

If you have a degree obtained outside of the United States, have you included a foreign credential evaluation report with your application? (You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org)

• Yes
• No
• NA
  
  

04

How many years of experience working in the Information Technology field do you have?

• I have one year or less of this experience
• I have two to three years of this experience
• I have four to five years of this experience
• I have six to seven years of this experience
• I have eight or more years of this experience
  
  

05

How many years of experience in the last five years supporting data network services within information technology to include enterprise-wide area network, campus, and data center networking platforms engineering feature and functionality of data networking platforms in a medium to large enterprise consisting of at least 300 network components (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and/or other network appliances) within positive span of control do you have?

• I have one year or less of this experience
• I have two to three years of this experience
• I have four or more years of this experience
  
  

06

How many years of professional work experience analyzing customer requirements and recommending successful solutions do you have?

• I have one year or less of this experience
• I have two to three years of this experience
• I have four or more years of this experience
  
  

07

How many years of technical work experience engineering campus and/or wide area networks do you have?

• I have one year or less of this experience
• I have two years of this experience
• I have three or more years of this experience
  
  

08

Do you have at least one year of technical work experience engineering data center technologies (firewalls, load balancers, overlay networks)?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

How many years of technical work experience engineering enterprise networking platforms do you have?

• I have one year or less of this experience
• I have two to three years of this experience
• I have four or more years of this experience
  
  

10

How many years of project management experience within the last five years managing IT projects and producing project management framework deliverables such as project proposals, project charters, work breakdown structures do you have?

• I do not have this experience
• I have one year of this experience
• I have two or more years of this experience
  
  

11

Please indicate all knowledge, skills and/or abilities do you possess?

• Three (3) years of technical work experience installing, configuring, and engineering enterprise routers
• Three (3) years of technical work experience installing, configuring, and engineering core and distribution switches
• Three (3) years of technical work experience engineering the Cisco UCS Blade based hardware platform
• Four (4) years of technical work experience administering Cisco IOS
• Three (3) years of technical work experience administering Solarwinds Orion
• One (1) year of technical work experience scripting in PowerShell
• Certifications such as Cisco CCNP
• I do not have any of the above knowledge, skills and/or abilities
  
  

12

How did you hear about this opportunity?

• Careers.wa.gov; jobs.doc.wa.gov; or governmentjobs.com
• Indeed
• DOC social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)
• Job/career fair
• Job boards (Monster. ZipRecruiter, GlassDoor, CareerBuilder)
• WorkSource
• Veteran outreach
• Referral from current DOC employee
• Other
  
  

13

If hired for this position, do you currently possess required documents to allow you to legally work within the United States? (The below link lists acceptable documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents)

• Yes
• No
  
  

14

If hired for this position, will you require employer sponsorship, either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question