Job Summary:
Niagara Bottling is looking for an IT Infrastructure Manager - Network Operations to oversee departmental processes including production support, project delivery, staff management, budgeting, and vendor management. The role involves managing IT functions to meet service level agreements and business operations while contributing to the planning and maintenance of data technology operations.
Responsibilities:
• Contributes to the planning and maintenance of the organization's data technology operations, including computer hardware, software, and telecommunications.
• Participates in the evaluation, development, and recommendation of solutions specific to the entire organization as well as specific solutions for individual departments.
• Coordinates and schedules the transition from existing to new platforms and systems.
• Monitors the needs of the organization vis-a-vis the newest technology.
• Defines and executes strategic and tactical goals, working with organizational leaders to develop technology plans, policies, and procedures in alignment with company goals and standards.
• Assists with monitoring the utilization and efficiency of technology.
• Manages daily operational processes.
• Defines and executes staff development plans.
• Mentors and motivates staff.
• Manages departmental budget
• Manages and executes departmental projects to ensure delivery dates are met.
• Provide status updates to Sr. IT Management, keeping Sr IT Management apprised on departmental status and issues.
• Manages vendors and maintains maintenance agreements with all suppliers.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 8+ Years – Experience in SD-WAN (Palo Alto Prisma), Diverse Internet Providers (Dual DIA), 4G LTE / 5G Connectivity for Tertiary Connectivity, Palo Alto Firewalls using Global Protect for VPN, Cisco Firewalls for VPN
• 8+ Years – Experience managing large scale projects and deployments
• 6+ Years – Experience managing a team of direct reports
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Proven people leadership qualities: mentor, coach, train, performance goals, performance reviews, team building, team engagement
• Strong knowledge of Data Driven Decisions for Proactive Network Monitoring and Management.
• Familiarity with Routing Protocols: EIGRP, BGP, e-BGP
• Familiarity with VLANS, VLAN Trunks
• Familiarity with Cisco 9200, 9300, 9500
• Familiarity with Nexus 5K, 7K
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to build relationships internally and externally
• Strong problem solving/ analysis abilities
• Teamwork Orientation
• Outstanding Customer/Client Focus
• Strong Technical Capacity
Preferred:
• 10+ Years– Experience in SD-WAN (Palo Alto Prisma), Diverse Internet Providers (Dual DIA), 4G LTE / 5G Connectivity for Tertiary Connectivity, Palo Alto Firewalls using Global Protect for VPN, Cisco Firewalls for VPN
• 10+ Years – Experience managing large scale projects and deployments
• 8+ Years – Experience managing a team of direct reports
• MBA in Computer Science or related field.
Company:
Niagara Bottling provides bottled water and bottled sports drinks. Founded in 1963, the company is headquartered in Philadelphia, USA, with a team of 5001-10000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.