IT MANAGER - NETWORKS

07-24-2012

IT MANAGER - NETWORKS

• Title: IT Manager - Networks
• Travel Required: Ability to travel up to 10% both domestically and internationally.
• Location: Houston, Texas.


• Overview:


 

Our client is seeking an IT Manager - Networks who will plan, execute, and manage network initiatives in the enterprise, inclusive of implementation of new technologies and management of the existing network environment.

 

Contract Length: 6-12 months

 

Responsibilities:

 

The engineer will be responsible for the following:

 

- The IT Manager - Networks will be will be assigned to our client to manage project teams to effectively translate and incorporate strategic objectives into the organization's network technology roadmap. He/she will manage project teams for the installation and integration of new networks and related equipment.

- Extensive hands-on involvement with Cisco network solutions, including such initiatives as:

• Developing strategies for IPv6 conversions.
• Designing and building MPLS network clouds leveraging Cisco network devices.

• Implementing WAN infrastructures within Data Center environments.
• Working with vpls, otv, IPv6 & protocol 6 -12. 

  Communications to management in oral and written forms.

• Qualifications:


• Position Requirements:

No clearance required.

• Desired Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree strongly preferred.

 

• Desired Experience:

Technical experience, usually gained with 4-5 years of experience as Network Engineer with specific knowledge in the following:

-LANs, MANs and WANs

- Network routing and switching

- Firewalls

- Phone systems including Public Branch Exchanges (PBX) and VoIP call processors.

- VSAT technology

- VPN technology

- Call accounting systems

- Unified Messaging

- Immersive Video conferencing and integration of same.

- Data-center, server room, IDF and cabling infrastructure management.

- Strong presentation and verbal communication skills.

- Superior detailed writing skills.

Management experience, usually gained with 3 to 5 years of experience as a team lead or project manager with:

- Business case development.

- Task level plan development.

- Requesting approval for projects to IT management.

- Team resource allocation.

- Status and closure reporting.

- Oversee and/or assist with internal processes, periodic audits, assessments and tests (HIPAA, SOX, etc.).

- Serve as an expert to security staff with possible on call escalation.

- Manage, forecast (as appropriate) and analyze production requests/issues.

- Manage the resolution with business relevant solutions.

 

• Desired Certifications:

- Current CCNE certification, PMP Certification is a plus.

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