WT: SYSTEM PROJ CONSULTANT-NETWORK ADMIN

System Project Consultant-Network Administrator

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is responsible for exercising all regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to legal gaming. The agency is overseen by five Commissioners who are appointed by the Governor, with Commissioners appointing an Executive Director who leads a team of nearly 200 staff members. The mission of the Florida Gaming Control Commission is to preserve and protect the integrity of gaming activities through fair regulation, licensing, effective criminal investigation, and enforcement.

Position Duties and Responsibilities: This position performs full-stack networking responsibilities, including cabling and hardware installation to advanced network engineering and architecture; administering advanced firewalls, including rule engineering and troubleshooting; applying and maintaining network security controls in accordance with FGCC and State of Florida standards; conducting lifecycle planning and performance optimization; coordinating Zero Trust and security compliance measures; coordinating with vendors, service providers, and interagency personnel for network-related projects and support; creating training materials and conducting training regarding networking-related applications and tasks; deploying and maintaining structured cabling and physical network infrastructure; designing and maintaining network topology documentation; developing operational standards and best practices; engineering routing, switching, wireless, and VPN solutions; implementing hybrid-cloud and SDN/SD-WAN network solutions; leading network upgrades and modernization projects; monitoring network performance using diagnostics tools; participating in cybersecurity response activities; supporting and maintaining the agency's Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) network connection and ensuring compliance; supporting core services such as DHCP, DNS, VLANs, VoIP, and wireless; testing and maintaining disaster recovery strategies; working with vendors and partners on engineering tasks; and performing special projects and duties as assigned.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of cloud networking. Knowledge of enterprise routing protocols. Knowledge of network security architecture. Knowledge of project management and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Knowledge of secure network design principles. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to architect secure network designs. Ability to automate networking using scripting tools. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel. Ability to complete network implementation, including remote deployments. Ability to coordinate multi-team technical projects. Ability to design hybrid-cloud and SD-WAN solutions. Ability to diagnose complex routing, switching, and firewall issues. Ability to document technical procedures. Ability to implement major network communications methods. Ability to implement network theory concepts. Ability to manage large-scale technology projects. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to manage, lead, direct, coordinate, and supervise work, including contractors and vendors. Ability to perform hands-on physical installation.

Minimum Qualifications: Four (4) years of professional network engineering experience in a government or enterprise environment; OR a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Experience with cabling and physical equipment installation. Experience with cloud services, firewalls, routers, switches, wireless, SDN/SD-WAN. Experience with multi-site network environments. Experience with standards such as BICSI, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, ISO 9001 and NIST SP Frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications: CCNA, CCNP, Network+, Security+, FCP or higher. Experience in government, regulatory, or law enforcement network environments. The incumbent must be: reliable and dependable. Strong skills in problem-solving and critical thinking. Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks. Proven interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to work with all levels of employees in a professional manner. Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities. Detail-oriented. Understanding of networking concepts (DHCP, IP addressing, DNS, subnets, VLANs, etc.) and the use of common network troubleshooting tools such as ping, tracert, etc. Understanding of interior and exterior routing protocols.

Applicant's must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile. Work history with month and year, hours worked, and formal education are required to qualify for this position. Responses to Qualifying questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.

This position is located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.