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Lottery Opens Recruitment for Network Engineering Manager

Candidates should have “a probing, analytical approach with the ability to pre-empt potential problems and identify inefficiencies” and experience working with vendors and service providers, according to the job posting.

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The California State Lottery has opened recruitment for a network engineering manager (IT Manager I) to plan, organize and direct the activities of staff in supporting the department’s networking infrastructure.

In addition to overseeing cloud, Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) functions, the manager also sets IT processes and standards; formulates future long-range vision and objectives; aligns and reviews implementation; and ensures conformance of the unit with organizational policies and objectives, according to the job posting and duty statement.

Desirable qualifications for the position include:
  • Experience in leading/managing technical staff at various levels of technical skills.
  • Experience in network administration, architecture, and designing local and wide area networks.
  • A probing, analytical approach with the ability to pre-empt potential problems and identify inefficiencies.
  • Experience working with third-party vendors and service providers.
  • Expert knowledge of IT systems, equipment and capabilities and interfaces between hardware and software, and the requirements for the installation and implementation of the most complex software systems.

Applicants must submit a statement of qualifications addressing two points:
  • Describe the depth and breadth of your experience managing and/or leading the design, engineering, and ongoing operation of networking services.
  • Describe your experience managing and/or leading high-performing technical teams. Include details on how you developed and sustained high performance while balancing the ever-increasing demands for networking services.

The engineering manager reports to the Lottery’s assistant deputy director and chief technology officer in the Information Technology Services Division.

The monthly salary range for this position is $9,114 to $12,213, and the application deadline is Sept. 26.
Dennis Noone is Executive Editor of Industry Insider. He is a career journalist, having worked at small-town newspapers and major metropolitan dailies including USA Today in Washington, D.C.