Network Manager/Architect

About the role

This is professional and technical work installing, supporting, maintaining and safeguarding all components of the networks. The candidate will serve as a blend between Network Manager and Network Architect and is responsible for recommending and implementing local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and network security policies and standards; evaluating vendor products in hardware, software, and telecommunications equipment and recommending purchases consistent with the organization's objectives. An employee in this class exercises considerable independence in determining work methods and procedures. Work is performed under the general direction of the Technology Infrastructure Administrator and is reviewed through consultations and written reports for achievement of desired objectives.

Responsibilities

• Designs, installs, configures, monitors, troubleshoots and manages a diverse base of installed networking equipment, firewalls and/or network security applications, including wired and wireless data networks servicing data, voice, and video applications throughout the network infrastructure
• Collects and monitors data for system usage, performance and vulnerabilities
• Analyzes network for security vulnerabilities and breaches
• Provides technical advice and consultation to technical staff and end-users related to network-related issues and applications traversing the network
• May function as project leader responsible for coordinated effort in managing projects, communicating and troubleshooting, and design of solutions; includes distributing workload, providing advice and consultation, and coordination of vendors and staff
• Modifies or creates network diagrams
• Troubleshoots and configures DHCP and DNS
• Analyzes future needs for acquisition
• Establishes and maintains up-to-date documentation and network diagrams
• Audits systems and networking equipment and makes recommendations to management concerning their acquisition, implementation or modification
• Assists in the establishment and implementation of LAN/WAN and security policies, procedures and standards ensuring compliance with policies and best practices
• Develops and writes procedures for installation, use and troubleshooting of network hardware and software
• Understands network operations security and procedures
• Performs daily preventive maintenance and system diagnostics to prevent malfunctions and failures
• Conducts research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry
• Evaluates and recommends new technology as the need arises
• Serves as a resource to other IT staff regarding primary areas of responsibility
• Performs related work as required, including on-call or after-hours rotation

Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science or a related field and three years of professional and technical experience that includes installation and maintenance of network systems, firewalls, network design, Internet and Intranet and wireless support, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Skills

• Network systems analysis, multi-vendor firewall hardware, routing and fiber optics, data communications techniques, telephony infrastructure, and IT management principles
• Diagram creation and modification, preferably Microsoft Visio
• Analyzing highly technical materials and developing appropriate recommendations
• Consulting and training employees in the use of technical software
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Communicating effectively, clearly, and concisely
• Network routing and switching; firewall installation and configuration, network wiring, and outside plant cabling and system terminology
• Isolating, defining and resolving failed equipment in the network
• Interpreting and running data captures and diagnosing issues using said captures
• Troubleshooting the Linux environment
• Network operations, network systems, data communications, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, IT management, information systems, computer science, local area network (LAN), network infrastructure

Pay

$45 - $55 per hour

Schedule

8am to 5pm

Location

Tallahassee, Florida

Job Type

Contract