Manager IT - Network

Textron•Wichita, KS

10h

About The Position

As a Network Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the stability, security, and scalability of our global network infrastructure. You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and management of the global network infrastructure, ensuring it aligns with our business goals and technological requirements. This role requires a proactive and strategic mindset, along with the ability to lead a team of network professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
Minimum 7 years of relative IT experience in network management/administration or relative field.
Leadership experience required.
In-depth knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, wireless and security.
Skilled at planning and executing technology projects.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.
Experience with network monitoring and management tools.
Ability to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology and apply it to dynamic business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with managing teams is preferred
Industry certifications such as Cisco CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent is a plus
Experience with SDWAN technology and Datacenter network technologies preferred
Familiarity with cloud networking and virtualization technologies is a plus

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain a robust and scalable network infrastructure to meet current and future business needs.
Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and proactively optimize network resources including all internally managed LAN and WAN networks.
Ensure high availability and redundancy of network infrastructure at datacenter and company locations.
Plan and coordinate network refresh and technology upgrade activities.
Provide process improvements for data network communication systems and technologies.
Lead and mentor a team of network engineers and technicians.
Set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and facilitate professional growth within the team.
Coordinate team activities to ensure efficient network operations.
Manage execution of the team plans, control the team budget, ensure the effective use of team resources and coordinate change control.
Adhere to security policies and procedures to protect the network from external threats.
Stay up to date with security best practices and emerging threats to continuously improve network security.
Evaluate and manage relationships with network hardware and software vendors.
Negotiate contracts and service level agreements to optimize costs and support.
Manage and coordinate the ordering process for network equipment and telecom circuits.
Forecast network growth and plan for scalability to accommodate the company's expansion.
Collaborate with other departments to understand their network requirements and align resources accordingly.
Lead the resolution of network-related incidents and outages, targeting minimal downtime.
Implement robust monitoring tools and practices to detect and resolve issues proactively.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, policies, and procedures.
Prepare regular reports for management on network performance and security.
Develop and manage team yearly budget and expenditures.
Participate in the long range and annual operating planning for the network infrastructure team.
Support, manage, and execute various facility expansion and renovation projects along with the facilities team.
Provide recommendations to develop project plans and identify budget requirements for the project.