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. Responsibilities: The IT Manager - Networks 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. Management experience, usually gained with 3 to 5 years of experience as a team lead or project manager with: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-01