WT: SYSTEM PROJ CONSULTANT-NETWORK ADMIN - 41500057

Requisition No: 876364 

Agency: Florida Gaming Control Commission

Working Title: WT: SYSTEM PROJ CONSULTANT-NETWORK ADMIN - 41500057

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 41500057 

Salary:  $65,000 - $73,000 

Posting Closing Date: 06/15/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

Division of Administration

Office of Information Technology

System Project Consultant

Working Title: Network Administrator
Position Number: 41500702

Hiring Salary: $65,000 to $73,000 – Commensurate with Experience

*** Open Competitive ***

Overview:

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is responsible for exercising all regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to legal gaming, including pari-mutuel wagering, cardrooms, slot machine facilities, oversight of gaming compacts, and other forms of gambling authorized by state law, excluding the Lottery, as well as directly enforcing Florida’s gaming laws and combatting illegal gambling activities.

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.

The Commission offers a supportive work environment that fosters growth and collaboration.

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.

Where you will work:

This position is located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The state offers a comprehensive compensation package for employees that features a highly competitive set of benefits including:

• Low premium health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverage options!
• Paid personal time that includes annual leave, sick leave, nine paid holidays, and one personal holiday!
• Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and more!
• Family planning support that includes adoption benefits and paid/unpaid leave options for family and medical responsibilities!
• Retirement plans that include employer contributions (For more information, visit www.myfrs.com)!
• Deferred compensation plans!
• FREE basic life insurance plus additional options for you, your spouse, and children!
• Flexible Spending Accounts!
• Tuition waivers!

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

• The Florida Gaming Control Commission has employment restrictions for all commission employees referenced in sections 16.713 and 16.715, Florida Statutes.
• This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening as a condition of employment and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and/or State Issued Photo Identification to conduct this background check.

Applicants are required to apply online through the People First system by the closing date.  All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement.  If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.

Special Reminders:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website:  http://www.sss.gov.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS to see how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible, depending upon your retirement date.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System, a federal government electronic database that allows employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

The Commission is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of

individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.

The Commission values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country

and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.