Network Manager, Azure
Location: Greensboro, NC (flexible)
Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 with bonus potential
Network Infrastructure Management
- Implement Technology plans to meet department goals and align with corporate strategy.
- Work with Technology management to design, specify, and document LAN and Wireless configurations according to user and customer needs.
- Keep wireless network devices and mobile devices up to date on patches and software updates. Keep all mobile and wireless config files up to date and backed-up.
- Provide onsite support at grand openings of new centers. Verify Wi-Fi turn up and heat mapping.
- Assist center offices as needed.
- Collaborate with departments as needed to analyze networking, infrastructure and security needs of the company and provide best possible service and solutions.
- Assist in planning for future strategy of networks and servers.
- Conduct research on various networks and products in support of development and procurement. Evaluate and recommend hardware and software for potential use in Company’s network environment.
- Stay informed and knowledgeable on new and existing technologies.
Vendor Management
- Negotiate and work with outside vendors on new contracts and renewal contracts for products and services used by Company’s Technology Networking team.
- Provide information for and participate in budget process for annual networking budget. Get quotes and additional support documentation as needed and place orders as required to maintain networks.
- Participate in configuration and maintenance of cloud services in Microsoft Azure.
Team Leadership
- Train managers and users in mobile and wireless network functions and optimal utilization preparing necessary materials.
- Analyze workload, including traffic and utilization trends and make suggestions to Technology management as to better ways to maintain traffic.
- Mentor team members on technical issues and provide strategic guidance.
- Work closely with PC Technical Support Specialists to keep all computer operations functioning corporate-wide.
- Keep up to date on network functions and train other personnel on responsibilities.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.
COMPETENCIES:
- Proficient in command line, PowerShell and python languages.
- Ability to view overall business priorities and redefine priorities to meet expectations and objectives.
- Ability to ensure urgent and important needs of the business are achieved.
- Ability to analyze facts, draw valid conclusions, identify correct course of action or develop alternative solutions when necessary.
- Ability to collect data and research products.
- Ability to troubleshoot and identify solutions to common wireless and mobile device problems.
- Ability to learn and understand new technologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate with persons of varied technical expertise.
- Enthusiasm to lead a team with positivity and respect.
- Clearly outline and communicate performance expectations to staff aligning with departmental and organizational goals
- Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
- Adhere to Core Values: Consider Community First, Seek the Success of Others,
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
- Seven (7) plus years of networking experience
- Strong experience in cloud technology, e.g. Azure
- Experience working with wireless technologies and hardware
- Experience managing a team of Technology professionals
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, command line, PowerShell, python languages.
- Network troubleshooting programs/sniffers (both wired and wireless)
- Experience with Orion Solarwinds, Active Directory, Fortinet Products, DNS/DHCP
Category Code: JN008
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