LAN Field Operations Network Engineer (Information Systems Analyst II, Opt. N)

Job Requisition ID:59345
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/21/2026
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title:INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II - 21166
Skill Option:Networking
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary: $8060 monthly; Full range: $8060-$11851 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063 Professional Employees EducatorsJuvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinatorsand Physicians AFSCME
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Work Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm (work hours may vary)
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 5300 S 6th St Springfield Illinois 62703
Work County: Sangamon
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Why Work for Illinois Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic creative thinking problem solving environment. This position serves as a LAN FO Network Engineer performing complex professional advisory and technical functions for Local Area Network (LAN) Services supporting multiple statewide applications. The ideal candidate will have experience in Cisco LAN switching configuration and troubleshooting Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Quality of Service VLAN design DNS/DHCP Network Diagnostic and Management Tool Integration (Traffic analyzers) Sniffers Wireless LAN configuration and troubleshooting and LAN design and capacity planning. If you possess these knowledges skills abilities and experience we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

As a State of Illinois employee you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health life dental and vision plans.
Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).
10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
12 days of paid sick time annually which carry over year to year.
3 paid personal business days per year.
13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
Deferred Compensation Program voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: Functions

• Under administrative direction serves as a Local Area Network (LAN) Field Operations (FO) Network Engineer for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) performing complex professional and advisory functions in Network Services including troubleshooting configuring and resolving issues reported by customers and monitoring systems.
• Meets with users to determine layout and specifications to design develop and modify complex network communications including various LAN components such as routers switches wireless access points cabling etc. and assumes accountability of associated work products within the statewide network.
• Performs complex hardware and software staging and installation including testing and maintaining LAN switches and wireless access devices by conducting physical installation and configuration of equipment.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms meetings training sessions seminars and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products vendors techniques and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.