Comptroller - Network and Voice Section Manager

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Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

General description

The Information Technology Division is seeking a seasoned professional to lead and oversee network systems analysis, architectural design, and operations management within the Agency’s Network and Voice Services section. This role requires expertise in Cisco technologies—including firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, ISE, wireless infrastructure, IDS/IPS, and web proxy solutions. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate proficiency in implementing Zero Trust and Security Service Edge (SSE) frameworks, deploying VMware micro-segmentation and secure overlays, and managing hybrid cloud architectures.

A strong understanding of secure access controls, shared responsibility models, and the practical application of NIST SP 800-53 and CIS Benchmark controls is essential to ensure compliance and resilience across the enterprise network.

8AM to 5PM, 40-hour week, Monday – Friday, 40 hours with occasional evening, weekend and holiday hours possible. Hours may change based on business need. Teleworking may be considered if certain working conditions are met. The candidate must have permanent residency within the state of Texas and must be able to meet in office requirements, which can vary among different sections (i.e. report to office 1 day/month, 3 days/week, etc.).

Travel reimbursements are not provided for teleworking.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Eight (8) years of experience administering/supporting network and/or voice infrastructures.
• Five (5) years of experience managing technical teams.
• Experience overseeing and supporting the implementation of large Infrastructure projects and initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience with contract management, negotiation and working with procurement and legal services.
• Five (5) years of experience with Project Management.
• Experience with Cisco technologies including Firewall, VPN, SD-WAN, ISE, and Wireless.
• Experience with Zero Trust concepts and Secure Service Edge integration (Zscalar/Netskope).
• Experience with IDS/IPS management, web proxy tools, and data leakage prevention.
• Experience with VMware virtualization, micro-segmentation, and secure overlays.
• Experience with hybrid cloud architectures, secure access controls, and shared responsibility models (AWS Cloud and Outpost).
• Experience with applying NIST and CIS controls to systems.
• Experience communicating and presenting information directly to senior leadership.

• Provides operations management, architectural design and systems analysis.
• Designs, implements, and manages scalable, secure, and resilient network topologies spanning both on premise and cloud environments.
• Analyzes vulnerabilities and exposure across network layers and recommends…