Datacenter Network Manager

Title: Datacenter Network Manager

Location: This is a hybrid environment (on site 3 days/week). Must be located in either: Pittsburgh Cleveland Dallas Birmingham or Pheonix.

Duration: 12 Months

Job Description

You will be responsible for leading the design implementation and management of the network infrastructure. This is a critical role in ensuring the availability reliability and security of the network supporting the organizations IT operations and business objectives.

1. Network Design and Architecture:
   
• Lead the design and architecture of the data center network infrastructure ensuring scalability performance and security.
  
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into network design specifications.
  

• Implementation and Deployment:
  
• Oversee the implementation of network solutions including switches routers firewalls and other networking equipment.
  
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure successful deployment of network hardware and software.
  
• Network Security:
  
• Implement and enforce security measures to protect the data center network from cyber threats and unauthorized access.
  
• Collaborate with the security team to develop and implement network security policies and procedures.
  
• Monitoring and Maintenance:
  
• Implement network monitoring tools and processes to ensure the availability and performance of the data center network.
  
• Conduct regular maintenance activities firmware upgrades and troubleshoot network issues promptly.
  
• Capacity Planning:
  
• Perform capacity planning for the data center network anticipating growth and ensuring that network resources meet current and future demands.
  
• Recommend and implement upgrades to support increased capacity and performance.
  
• Documentation:
  
• Maintain accurate and uptodate documentation of network configurations diagrams and processes.
  
• Provide documentation for troubleshooting incident response and disaster recovery.
  
• Team Leadership:
  
• Lead a team of network engineers and technicians providing mentorship guidance and training.
  
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on continuous improvement.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
  
• Several years of experience in network management with a focus on data center environments.
  
• Strong knowledge of network protocols hardware and software including Cisco Juniper or other relevant technologies.
  
• Experience with network security practices and tools.
  
• Solid understanding of data center operations and infrastructure.
  
• Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Relevant certifications such as CCNP CCIE or equivalent are desirable.