Network Manager at Stafford, VA

vTech Solution Inc is hiring Network Manager at Stafford, VA 22554

About us: https://www.vtechsolution.com/

Job Duration: 06 Months

Interview Mode: In Person Only

CANDIDATE MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE MANAGING A NETWORK TEAM. IF THEY HAVE NOT MANAGED A TEAM, THEY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION!

Job Description:

• Thorough knowledge of network operations (LAN, WAN SAN, network attached devices, etc.).
• Ability to manage, direct, motivate, and build a cohesive network team.
• Ability to manage staff in a collaborative environment, following Stafford Client's values.
• Ability to evaluate staff performance, develop, and recommend training.
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively both vocally and in writing and to follow vocal and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, superiors, other departments, outside agencies, and vendors.
• Ability and willingness to effectively work as part of a team and to demonstrate team skills to perform a fair share of teamwork responsibilities.
• Manages the Network section staff.
• Manages the network infrastructure including the Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN).
• Maintains all the Clients' systems servers.
• Works with the cyber security team to maintain a secure network environment.
• Administers, maintains, and upgrades all the Clients' servers.
• Maintains a secure network environment.
• Maintains all connectivity devices on the LAN and WAN, including hubs, switches, routers, and cabling.
• Administers and maintains Clients' server infrastructure, storage area networks (SANs), backup systems, and data recovery.
• Maintains Clients' email servers, email archive systems, and web servers.
• Works with State agencies and other jurisdictions to connect to the Clients' network.
• Implements network policies, procedures, and standards.
• Identifies, analyzes, and purchases new equipment related to keeping the network, servers, and storage innovative.
• Helps develop the budget and capital expenditure plans for IT, and works with leadership to
• Strategically plan multi-year budgets and hardware and software refreshments.
• Oversees contracts for network managed services and for professional services.
• Helps support video production of Client's meetings.
• Keeps abreast of developments in PC/Networking, cyber security, and general IT.
• Monitors and ensures help desk tickets are responded to on a timely basis, including for staff they supervise.
• Performs capacity and resource planning, assessing network risks and contingency planning.
• Maintains Client's Disaster Recovery Plan and Continuity Plan, and coordinates plans with cyber security team.
• Serves the needs of internal and external customers.

Required / Desired skills:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, and 5 to 7 years of experience in networking and system administration. Requires extensive experience and knowledge of Microsoft Windows environments, Cisco, local and wide area networks, and security. Prior management experience required.
• Working experience L and thorough understanding of SANs, backup systems and disaster recovery, and emergency preparedness strongly desired.
• Network certifications in Cisco (CCNA or CCNP) and Microsoft Windows Server preferred.