Network Manager

About the Role

The Network Manager will be responsible for managing network infrastructure, ensuring network reliability and performance, and leading a team of network engineers and administrators.

• Team Leadership and Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of network engineers and administrators.
• Assign tasks, set goals, and ensure the team meets performance and project deadlines.
• Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews.
• Network Infrastructure Management: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization’s network infrastructure.
• Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of network systems, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless networks.
• Project Management: Plan, coordinate, and execute network-related projects, ensuring timely and within-budget completion.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to understand and meet their network requirements.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Implement and manage network monitoring tools and protocols.
• Conduct root cause analysis of network outages and implement corrective actions.
• Vendor and Contract Management: Manage relationships with network equipment vendors and service providers.
• Evaluate and negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effective and high-quality service delivery.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of network configurations, policies, and procedures.
• Generate regular network performance and status reports for senior management.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), CompTIA Network+, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in network engineering or network management, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering network projects.

• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and network security.
• Proficiency with network monitoring and management tools.
• Experience with cloud networking solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus.

• Experience with cloud networking solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus.

Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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