Network Manager

LCI-Lawinger Consulting•Cottage Grove, MN

About The Position

This role requires a hands-on technical leader with expertise in Systems Administration (Microsoft-focused), Network Administration, Security & Compliance, and Leadership & Operational Skills. The ideal candidate will not only strategize but also perform the necessary technical work to manage and improve the company's IT infrastructure. Responsibilities include managing network infrastructure, ensuring security, and leading IT initiatives.

Requirements

Strong expertise in Microsoft Windows Server administration (2016/2019/2022).
Proficiency in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy (GPO), and Azure Active Directory / Entra ID.
Experience with Microsoft 365 / Office 365 administration (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive).
Skilled in PowerShell scripting and automation.
Experience with virtualization technologies (Hyper-V, Azure Virtual Machines).
Knowledge of Windows client deployment and management (Intune, Autopilot).
Experience in network infrastructure management (switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs).
Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and subnetting.
Experience in Wi-Fi network management and optimization.
Proficiency in site-to-site and remote access VPN configuration.
Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting.
Experience implementing and managing security controls (defense-in-depth).
Experience with Microsoft security stack: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud, Intune security policies.
Experience with vulnerability assessment, patch management, and remediation.
Knowledge of multi-factor authentication (MFA), Conditional Access, and Identity & Access Management (IAM).
Experience with security monitoring, logging, and incident response.
Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, CIS benchmarks).
Willingness to perform hands-on technical work.
Experience in vendor management and coordination with Managed Service Providers (MSPs).
Experience in stakeholder management (internal staff, leadership, external partners).
Experience in proactive infrastructure improvement and modernization.
Experience in IT documentation, process development, and best practices implementation.
Experience in project management for small-to-medium infrastructure initiatives.

Responsibilities

Manage network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, and VPNs.
Administer Microsoft Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022).
Manage Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy (GPO), and Azure Active Directory / Entra ID.
Administer Microsoft 365 / Office 365 services (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive).
Utilize PowerShell scripting for automation.
Manage virtualization technologies (Hyper-V, Azure Virtual Machines).
Oversee Windows client deployment and management using Intune and Autopilot.
Configure and manage TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and subnetting.
Manage and optimize Wi-Fi networks.
Configure site-to-site and remote access VPNs.
Implement and manage security controls using a defense-in-depth approach.
Manage Microsoft security stack components like Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Cloud.
Implement and manage Intune security policies.
Perform vulnerability assessment, patch management, and remediation.
Manage multi-factor authentication (MFA), Conditional Access, and Identity & Access Management (IAM).
Conduct security monitoring, logging, and incident response.
Provide hands-on technical leadership.
Manage vendors and coordinate with Managed Service Providers (MSPs).
Manage stakeholders, including internal staff, leadership, and external partners.
Drive proactive infrastructure improvement and modernization.
Develop and maintain IT documentation, processes, and best practices.
Manage small-to-medium infrastructure projects.