Network Manager Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

Network Manager
Tampa, FL 33602

Job Function:

Information Technology

Job Number:

408036
Job Description
JSG is hiring a Lead – Network Engineer
3 – Direct Reports
Onsite 5-days while on contract (potential Hybrid schedule upon converting to Direct Hire)

Location:

Tampa, FL 33602
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for design, implementation, and management of the organization’s network infrastructure leading a team of network engineers to ensure the stability, performance, and security of the network systems.
This position requires senior level technical abilities as well as vendor and team management skills.
Additional duties include assisting with budget preparation and management; recommendations for technical acquisitions; development of guidelines, standards and procedures.
Responsible for ensuring the Strategic alignment between the business and IT are upheld in the most efficient and effective way and being communicated to all levels.
This position is a working manager of the network team, as well as the Network Architect and Sr. Level Network Engineer with specific specialty in Cisco networking products. You must have provable expert experience with and be certified in Cisco switches and routers to perform this job successfully.
Demonstrates advanced Technical Knowledge of IT Network Infrastructure
Demonstrates advanced Critical Thinking skills with an emphasis on Problem Solving and Innovation

Team Leadership & Management:

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of network engineers, including performance evaluations, career development, and training.
Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
Develop and implement team goals, metrics, and performance standards.
Collaborates with operational Directors and Chief’s to establish prioritization of production issues.
Performs and supervises the recruitment, development, and retention of Network Engineering staff in accordance with personnel policies and budgetary objectives.
Provides day-to-day supervision, conducts and reviews performance evaluations, and delegates work assignments for Network Engineering personnel.
Supervises the ordering, acquisition, inventorying, and disposition of hardware and software.
Performs other duties as necessary.

Network Design & Implementation:

Oversee the design, configuration, and deployment of network solutions including routers, switches, Wi-Fi Access Points, load balancers, and VPNs.
Ensure network architecture meets business needs and scalability requirements.
Manage network upgrades, expansions, and migrations with minimal disruption to operations.
Assesses new networking technologies and the feasibility of system enhancements to determine potential value or impact to current systems.

Network Operations & Maintenance:

Monitor and maintain network performance, reliability, and security.
Develop and enforce network policies, procedures, and best practices.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues and outages.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field. (preferred)
Cisco CCNP or higher certification is required.
7+ years of experience in network engineering, including 3+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
Proven experience with network design, implementation, and management in complex environments.
JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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