Network Operations is responsible for providing robust IT services and support to all Divisions. As the Manager of Network Operations you will lead the team responsible for innovating and maintaining a world class digital experience for all users. We are looking for an IT professional to transform our network infrastructure and operations support processes while ensuring we have ongoing stability. The right candidate will be able to balance daytoday operations simultaneously while transforming how we provide services to the user community and raising the bar in all areas.
Actively support and foster a culture of inclusion
Driving a program to improve our Operational Excellence transforming processes procedures and engagement models across internal and external teams
Implementing monitoring and automation across our landscape to create a lightsoff environment reducing the amount of human interaction required to run and operate
Interact with management and staff to provide technical assistance for continuous improvement of IT network infrastructure and operations services
Establish RACIs and collaborate with operational partners and staff in a productive and positive manner
Lead infrastructure and network design and builds in new facilities
Plan organize schedule and supervise the daytoday technical support activities including troubleshooting customer service issues approvals and installations
Establish metrics that measure monitor and maintain alignment to Service Level Agreements (SLA) while fostering continuous improvement
Managing incident and escalations and defining processes focused on improving our customers experiences
Create and maintain strategic roadmaps aligned to business capabilities and digital transformation
Develop and maintain a strategic workforce plan that enables growth and career opportunities for your team
Be able to recruit and hire the best while maintaining team performance
Oversee our managed service providers and redefine the operating model to determine what services should be outsourced versus inhouse
What Youll Need
College degree preferred
Preferred Certifications:
Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
10 years experience Enterprise level network support and design
6 years experience Enterprise level telephony support and design
Expert knowledge of:
Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN) management and configuration principles
Cisco Networking hardware IOS and NXOS
Networks security guidelines and industry best practices
LAN/WAN hardware devices specifically Cisco routers and switches
Extensive experience:
Designing and documenting networks from the ground up
Configuring and supporting firewalls including rule creation and modification Checkpoint preferred
Configuring and supporting load balancers Citrix Netscaler preferred
Configuring and deploying SDWAN solutions Silver Peak preferred
With QOS on Cisco routers and voice technologies
Experience with:
Cisco IPT Phone Systems & Cisco Unified Call Center Express platform
Meraki MX technologies a plus
Monitoring tools such as SolarWinds
Ticketing software ServiceNow preferred
Working with equipment vendors toward resolution of issues
Thorough understanding and expertise in configuring troubleshooting debugging and administration of Cisco technologies including but not limited to: Routers Switches and Voice technologies.
In depth understanding of the following protocols: VOIP ISDN Q921 Q931 H.323 H.264 BGP MGCP SIP RTP EIGRP OSPF
Highly skilled in:
Solving complex technical problems involving integrated operating systems and hardware platforms
Analyzing data and implementing solutions
Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks projects and demands
Skills in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees telecom companies vendors and other organizations
Deep understanding of TCP/IP
Deep understanding of Data Center design and maintenance
Deep understanding of facility wiring design and implementation
Understanding of Disaster Recovery concepts and applications and ability to identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes
Proven ability to apply technology and process solutions to business problems
Proven ability to manage large and complex projects and issues
Experience in a large internetworking or distributed computing environment
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work independently to complete projects/goals
Resultsorientation: positive goaloriented attitude in the workplace
Ability to successfully pass preemployment (post offer) Company or Facility background check motor vehicle record report and drug screening
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