Network Engineering Manager

Raventek Solution Partners LLC•Norfolk, VA

56d•Onsite

About The Position

The Network Engineering Manager is responsible for providing technical leadership and strategic direction for the planning, implementation, and optimization of complex network infrastructures. This position leads a team of network engineers supporting both legacy and modern systems across enterprise environments. The performance of this position is key to RavenTek's performance on the contract, and therefore RavenTek's mission to support the customer.

Requirements

Strong understanding of network architectures, protocols, and performance optimization.
Familiar with DoD network security requirements and classified network operations.
Proficiency in network performance monitoring and diagnostic tools.
Strong leadership, project management, and team development abilities.
Strategic thinking and vendor relationship management.
Must be able to work with classified networks when required.
Ability to manage critical network operations.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in network engineering.
Experience with large-scale, complex network environments.
Experience balancing operational network needs with modernization efforts.
Experience managing network engineering teams.
CompTIA Security+ CE.
Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearances.

Nice To Haves

Network certifications (CCNP, CCIE, etc.), desired.
SAFe certification, desired.
Project management certification (e.g., PMP), desired.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership in planning, investigation, design, and implementation of network solutions.
Develop solutions involving digital encoding formats, timing concepts, and multi-discipline integration.
Lead collaboration with team members, customers, and vendors on voice, data, and image communications.
Prepare advanced network diagrams, work prints, and schematics for entire network structures.
Recommend new network design tools and strategies for communications initiatives.
Evaluate network usage trends and implement scalable media solutions.
Support proposal efforts with technical solutions and costing models.
Recommend product modifications and influence vendor adoption.
Plan and implement network management systems for monitoring communication infrastructure.
Oversee deployment of network administration tools and accurate inventory tracking.
Conduct diagnostics and implement control and measurement solutions for network performance.
Manage a team of network engineering professionals supporting diverse technologies.
Enter actual time worked, once complete, at the end of the day, or no later than 10:00 a.m. the following workday, and submit timesheets at the end of each pay period.
Provide Monthly Status Report (MSR) to the RavenTek Program Manager by the deadline provided.
Monitor RavenTek email on a regular basis, at least 3 times per week, and respond accordingly.
Complete required compliance training as assigned.
Travel on an as needed basis up to 10%.
Other duties as assigned.