Network Operations Manager

Job#: 2048688

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Management: Supervise the design, analysis, planning, modification, and maintenance of networks and network components to ensure optimal performance for data, voice, and audio communication activities.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of Network Analysts, Network Engineers, NOC Analysts, and Security Engineers, providing guidance and support to ensure effective team performance.
• Capacity Planning: Direct the analysis of short- and long-term capacity needs for switching, routing, transmission, and signaling.
• Network Design and Evaluation: Conduct network architecture design, feasibility studies, cost assessments, and internal performance and traffic analysis. Continuously evaluate new technologies to enhance network efficiency and customer experience.
• Technical Specifications: Provide detailed specifications and schematics for network architecture, hardware, and software selection. Develop tools and solutions to address current and future business needs.
• System Testing: Oversee the testing and validation of network systems to ensure reliability and performance.
• Technical Expertise: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of network and computer hardware/software interconnections, including routers, switches, firewalls, hubs, bridges, and gateways.
• Operational Leadership: Administer and execute policies, processes, and procedures affecting team workflow. Lead daily operations and ensure effective coordination of network activities with customer Points of Contact (POCs).

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience in Enterprise IT Managed Services
• Background supporting both classified and unclassified IT environments
• Proven experience with Zero Trust Networks and a deep understanding of Zero Trust Security Principles.
• At least 5 years of experience managing network engineers of varying levels.
• Bachelors Degree required; a degree in STEM or Business preferred

Nice to haves:

• ITIL 4 Managing Professional certification, CCNP (or equivalent, such as CCDP)

Min. Citizenship Status Required: Must be a Permanent Resident ()
Location: DC Metro
Contract To Hire
Salary: $113,000-123,600

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