IT Network Manager

Ocean State Job Lot • North Kingstown, RI

7d • $90,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The IT Network Manager role at Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” and “Company”) is the primary owner of all networking services across the organization. They are responsible for delivering various networking technologies including internal wired and wireless networks, private site-to-site connectivity, and access to public networks through internet service providers. This position serves as the primary subject matter expert and enforces industry standard best practices across all physical and virtual networks in the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, or a related field is required.
• 6 or more years experience delivering and managing enterprise network technology is required.
• Experience in the following is required:
• Standard client network protocols (TCP/IP);
• Configuring layered enterprise switching, routing, and security appliances;
• Advanced routing protocols for fault tolerance and loop protection;
• Configuring wireless networks including access points and controllers;
• Cloud managed network hardware (Meraki, Ruckus, or something similar);
• Packet inspection and network diagnostic tools;
• Configuring VPN client services and site to site VPN tunnels;
• Cloud IaaS VPC configuration or at least exposure to networking environments that incorporate public cloud environments (GCP, AWS, Azure, etc.);
• Managing third party vendor services for network hardware deployments, wiring installation, and internet circuit installation; and
• Network diagramming and technical documentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google platform (i.e., Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets).

Responsibilities

• Provide deep technical expertise on enterprise networking technology including WLAN/LAN, site to site tunneling, SDWAN, and Internet connectivity.
• Lead the technical design of new network infrastructure and services to support business needs and network-dependent solution deployments.
• Take ownership of all physical and virtual network infrastructure within the organization ensuring stable, high performance connectivity for endpoints wherever needed.
• Ensure uninterrupted network services by structuring comprehensive maintenance programs for network infrastructure components that covers product lifecycle, firmware updates, and HA/DR testing.
• Establish and maintain health monitoring practices across all network infrastructure in order to proactively minimize service disruption.
• Manage third party internet service providers to provide connectivity from OSJL sites to public networks.
• Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of network best practices; seek out opportunities to leverage best practices.
• Provide escalated hands-on technical support such as incident response and root cause analysis and resolution.
• Research and provide recommendations and guidance on emerging network technologies.
• Mentor and provide functional and technical oversight to the Network tTeam.
• Ensure that system documentation is organized and kept current.
• Maintain site-to-site connectivity between geographically separated corporate, distribution center, and store locations leveraging SDWAN and VPN technology.
• Ensure appropriate security measures are taken to properly segment and restrict traffic across all parts of the network.
• Work with vendor resources to supplement implementations and address physical network infrastructure requirements such as structured cabling, racking, and hardware enclosures.

Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, and much more.
• 401K Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Associate Store 30% Discounts
• Enjoy complimentary access to OSJL-owned vacation properties, along with discounted gym memberships and 30% off at OSJL affiliated restaurants.
• Free lunch Fridays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager