- Team Leadership:
- Network Infrastructure Management:
- Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
- Security and Compliance:
- Capacity Planning:
- Vendor Management:
- Incident Response:
- Documentation:
- Continuous Improvement:
- 3 years' experience in network operations, with a track record of managing and leading network teams.
- Demonstrated ability as a diverse team leader with proven examples of team development.
- Strong technical knowledge of networking protocols, topologies, and technologies, including but not limited to TCP/IP, VPNs, routing, switching, and firewalls.
- Experience with network monitoring and management tools.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide technical teams effectively.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Visio, Word, and Excel
- Familiarity with a ticketing system
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field but not required.
- Cisco technical certification specific to networking, security, data center, voice, etc. Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, or equivalent are a plus.
- In-depth understanding of network security principles and best practices.
- Specific experience with SolarWinds network monitoring and management tools.
- Experience with cloud networking and virtualization technologies is beneficial.
Network Operations Manager- Technology - Jersey City, United States - Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Description
Description
The Port Authority is seeking an experienced and skilled Network Operations Manager to lead and oversee our network infrastructure, ensuring its efficiency, reliability, and security.
As a Network Operations Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing a team of network professionals, optimizing network performance, implementing best practices, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless network operations that support our organization's technological needs and business objectives.
Responsibilities:
Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of the organization's network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and related components.
Ensure the organization's network security by implementing and enforcing best practices, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other security measures.
Stay up to date with industry trends and compliance standards to ensure network security and data privacy.Engage with network equipment vendors, service providers, and third-party partners to negotiate contracts, troubleshoot issues, and manage service level agreements (SLAs).
Qualifications:
Desirable:
REQNUMBER:
61711