IT Network Area Manager

About the Role:

The Network Area Manager is responsible for ensuring the stable and efficient operation of the organization's IT infrastructure. This role involves strategic planning, leadership, and management of network and firewall infrastructure services.

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness.

Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.

• 401k Match (6%) no vesting period
• Educational Assistance up to $10k per year
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
• On-going learning opportunities within rewarding work environment
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track

The Network Area Manager is responsible for ensuring the stable and efficient operation of the organization's IT infrastructure. This role involves strategic planning, leadership, and management of network and firewall infrastructure services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing hardware renewals and refreshes.
• Leading and developing a team of 7 staff members.
• Overseeing overall network operations.
• Strategy & Planning:
  • Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to advance network services and ensure capacity meets existing and future requirements.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain global policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network engineering, administration and project management.
  • Participate in the development of IT strategies in collaboration with global colleagues and the leadership team.
  • Conduct research and make global recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of all network procurement and development efforts.
  • Establish service level agreements with business units.
• Acquisition & Deployment:
  • Prepare RFPs, bid proposals, contracts, scope of work reports, cost analysis, and other documentation for network projects and associated efforts.
  • Negotiate with vendors, outsource rs, and contractors to secure network-specific products and services.
  • Create and manage an operational budget that support network services enhancements, renewals, and refreshes.
  • Assist with the planning and deployment of network security measures.
• Operational Management:
  • Manage and set priorities for the design, maintenance, security, development, and evaluation of all network technologies.
  • Manage and set priorities for the network and firewall administrators and engineers.
  • Conduct feasibility studies for various upgrade projects, improvements, and other conversions.
  • Define hardware and software standards in conjunction with owners and stakeholders.
  • Test network performance and provide performance statistics and reports; develop strategies for maintaining network infrastructure.
  • Manage operational costs; conduct near- and long-term financial forecasts for expanded functionality/user base.
  • Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with leadership, decision-makers, stakeholders, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent network activities.
  • Practice IT asset management, including maintenance of component inventory and related documentation.
  • Direct and administrate a contingent of network administrators, and where necessary, conduct performance reviews and corrective action.
• Team Leadership and Development:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 7 network professionals.
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture, both within Network and with the greater IT Team
  • Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities.
• Collaboration and Problem Resolution:
  • Work closely with other infrastructure and application managers to ensure seamless integration and operation of IT services.
  • Coordinate and lead efforts to resolve hardware and software issues promptly and accurately.
  • Engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide effective network solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in IT related field. Work experience may also be considered
• 10 years' experience managing and delivering infrastructure design and operational excellence.
• Certification in OS, Programming,…