Data Systems Administrator - Network Services at Illinois Secretary of State
Springfield, IL
$95,004–$182,004
Jun 29, 2026
Springfield, IL
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior management role overseeing the enterprise network environment for a large state government office, spanning statewide facilities and Capitol Complex locations. Day-to-day responsibilities cover LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, VPN, and DNS/DHCP/IPAM operations, as well as team leadership, vendor and contract management, multi-year modernization planning, and security/compliance coordination. Suited to an experienced network manager comfortable bridging hands-on technical oversight with strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration.
Senior level · 2+ years · Springfield, IL · Master's required · Full-time
Pay in the description: $7,917–$15,167
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What the occupation pays Median $154,230 (middle half $123,830–$182,670). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Why we read it this way (7)
The role is titled 'Senior Manager of Network Services' and is explicitly a people-management position with direct reports, staffing, evaluations, and succession planning — mapped to 11-3021 (Computer and Information Systems Managers). 15-1244 is listed as an alternative because the role also carries substantial hands-on network operations responsibilities.
The degree requirement is stated as a four-year college degree PLUS a master's degree in computer science or a related field. Because both are required together, the minimum hard-required degree is a Master's.
The 2-year experience requirement is specifically for 'managerial experience in a computer-based management information system,' not general engineering experience — noted as total minimum years.
Compensation is quoted as a monthly range ($7,917–$15,167/month), which annualizes to roughly $95K–$182K, but the figures are reported as stated (monthly).
Skills listed (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, NOC, network security, DR/BCP, vendor management) are drawn from the duties and responsibilities section, which functions as the primary requirements block for this government posting. No separate 'Required vs. Preferred' skills sections are provided.
The posting requires possession of a valid Illinois driver's license and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs — physical/licensing requirements not captured in the skills list as they are not technology skills.
Ignored 2 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): DR/BCP planning, vendor management.
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