Network Manager - Stafford, United States - Integrated Resources

Description

In person Interview required
CANDIDATE MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE MANAGING A NETWORK TEAM. IF THEY HAVE NOT MANAGED A TEAM, THEY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION

Job Title: Network Manager
Duration: 6+ Months (Possibility of extension)
Location: Stafford, VA (Hybrid - 3 Days/week in a onsite)

Job Description:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, and 5 to 7 years of experience in networking and system administration. Requires extensive experience and knowledge of Microsoft Windows environments, Cisco, local and wide area networks, and security.
• Prior management experience required.
• Working experience L and thorough understanding of SANs, backup systems and disaster recovery, and emergency preparedness strongly desired.
• Network certifications in Cisco (CCNA or CCNP) and Microsoft Windows Server preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of network operations (LAN, WAN SAN, network attached devices, etc.);
• Ability to manage, direct, motivate, and build a cohesive network team.
• Ability to manage staff in a collaborative environment, following Stafford County values.
• Ability to evaluate staff performance, develop, and recommend training.
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively both vocally and in writing and to follow vocal and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, superiors, other departments, outside agencies, and vendors.
• Ability and willingness to effectively work as part of a team and to demonstrate team skills to perform a fair share of teamwork responsibilities.

• Manages the network infrastructure including the Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN).
• Maintains all of the County's systems servers.
• Works with the cyber security team to maintain a secure network environment.
• Administers, maintains, and upgrades all of the County's servers.
• Maintains a secure network environment.
• Maintains all connectivity devices on the LAN and WAN, including hubs, switches, routers and cabling.
• Administers and maintains County's server infrastructure, storage area networks (SANs), backup systems, and data recovery.
• Maintains County's email servers, email archive systems, and web servers.
• Works with State agencies and other jurisdictions to connect to the County's network.
• Implements network policies, procedures, and standards.
• Identifies, analyzes, and purchases new equipment related to keeping the network, servers, and storage innovative.
• Helps develop the budget and capital expenditure plans for IT, and works with leadership to
• strategically plan multi-year budgets and hardware and software refreshes.
• Oversees contracts for network managed services and for professional services.
• Helps support video production of County meetings.
• Keeps abreast of developments in PC/Networking, cyber security, and general IT.
• Monitors and ensures help desk tickets are responded to on a timely basis, including for staff they supervise.
• Performs capacity and resource planning, assessing network risks and contingency planning.
• Maintains County Disaster Recovery Plan and Continuity Plan, and coordinates plans with cyber security team.
• Serves the needs of internal and external customers.