Network Engineering Manager - Information Systems - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Network Engineering Manager will operationalize and manage our constantly evolving data and voice communications technology and contribute to the execution of our network technology roadmap. In addition, this position is responsible for monitoring system performance and ensuring maximum system uptime for users.

Requirements

Validation of a completed technical program, boot camp, or other related IS certification.
5 years Experience in a senior technical role that includes infrastructure support.
Prior management experience.
Strong leadership skills, planning and organizational skills.
Knowledge of Networking concepts and Cisco based data and voice technology (e.g., DNA, ISE, UCCE, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

Manages both direct and indirect resources in the monitoring and maintenance of the operation of LAN, WAN, and voice systems; assists resources with conducting routine diagnostic tests and makes site visits in response to user reports in order to investigate, define and resolve operating problems.
Works with telecommunications providers to secure the highest quality products and services at the lowest cost.
Coordinates the installation and configuration of hardware (e.g., switches, firewalls, routers, servers, telephone switches), data and voice circuits, and associated software.
Manage Data Center hardware to ensure hardware meets our lifecycle management objectives.
Maintain familiarity with fiber, copper, microwave, and wireless mediums to support network infrastructure design.
Oversee team of approximately six to eight employees.
Maintain excellent communication with functional team members and direct management to ensure early identification of issues a timely reporting of status.
Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network administration, usage, and disaster recovery.
Maintain knowledge and ability to perform administration on company standard network technologies or similar platforms; such as Cisco enterprise LAN/WAN gear, Cisco ISE, Cisco Wireless networking, Cisco DNA, PBX, and Cisco UCCE platforms.
Establishes standards for effective job performance and evaluates associates according to such job standards.
Effectively works with vendors to insure problem resolution, installations, upgrades and maintenance renewals are done in a timely manner.
Ensures that the change management process is strictly followed for system risks and downtimes.
Responsible for developing relevant metrics that show current status and progress towards our Quality of Service goals.