We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager, Network Infrastructure to oversee the performance, reliability, and evolution of campus-wide network services in Fairfield, Connecticut. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with operational oversight, supporting wired, wireless, and data center connectivity across multiple environments. The ideal candidate brings strong Cisco-based networking expertise, a proactive approach to uptime and security, and the ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams, vendors, and project stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the planning, implementation, and ongoing administration of network services across campus locations, ensuring dependable connectivity for both wired and wireless environments.
- Evaluate, procure, and deploy networking hardware, tools, and supporting materials needed to maintain and expand infrastructure operations.
- Oversee resilient internet and organizational network connections, with a focus on high availability, rapid incident response, and continuous service performance.
- Supervise network troubleshooting efforts by guiding staff, contractors, and colleagues through diagnosis and resolution of infrastructure issues.
- Track bandwidth consumption, device activity, and system behavior to identify risks early and reduce service disruptions or misuse.
- Establish and maintain monitoring routines and preventive checks for switches, transmission systems, power components, environmental controls, generators, and related equipment.
- Create and update physical and logical network documentation, including detailed topology maps and infrastructure standards for data centers and network closets.
- Lead vendor and contractor coordination for active and passive network components while ensuring installation practices align with established technical standards.
- Partner with construction and renovation teams to define network hardware, cabling, and wireless requirements and to uphold infrastructure standards throughout project delivery.