Network Engineering Manager
5 days ago
Verona
Job Description Summary: The Network Engineering Manager's role is to ensure the stability and integrity of in‑house voice, data, video, and wireless network services, with a strong emphasis on Extreme Networks technologies. This is achieved by planning, designing, developing, and managing local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) across the organization. Duties & Responsibilities: • Effectively plans, designs, and develops local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) across the organization to ensure the stability of all in-house voice, data, video, and wireless network services., • Establishes network policies and procedures., • Benchmarks, analyzes, reports on, and makes recommendations for the improvement on in-house voice, data, video and wireless network services., • Leads the IT Department's network planning, including fostering planning projects, and organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources., • Oversees provision of network services., • Works with stakeholders to define network requirements for new technology implementations., • Assists in managing financial aspects of the IT Department; including purchasing, budgeting, and budget review., • Develops business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives., • Negotiates and administers network related vendor, outsourcer, and consultant contracts and service agreements., • Manages IT network staffing; including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions., • Configures networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes., • Monitors network performance and troubleshoots problem areas as needed., • Collaborates with executive management and department leaders to assess near- and long-term network capacity needs., • Creates and maintains documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records., • Ensures network connectivity of all network appliances., • Develops, implements and maintains policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network administration, usage, and disaster recovery., • Conducts research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments and best practices., • Oversees new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades. Minimum Requirements: • College degree in a computer related field and eight years related work experience Manufacturing, Health Care, Casino, Hospitality and/or Banking or Entertainment industry or other high volume, highly regulated, complex, demanding customer-oriented IT environment., • Certifications in Extreme Certified Associate/Specialist/Professional, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Internet Expert (CCIE) and/or, other related technical certification is highly desirable., • Proven experience and success with network design and implementation., • Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices., • In-depth technical knowledge of Networking platforms and the following protocols & standards: OSPF, BGP, DNS, DHCP, SPB, SDN, • Ability to write, read and understand technical manuals, CAD drawings/blueprints, procedural documentation and OEM guides., • Competence with testing tools and procedures for voice and data circuits., • Knowledge of data privacy practices and laws., • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills., • Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required., • Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language., • Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail., • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities., • Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment., • Strong customer service orientation., • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Job Posted by ApplicantPro