RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Dallas, TX that is seeking a Network Manager.
Responsibilities:
* Designs and deploys network and voice communications systems following existing best practices and actively communicate changes within the IT infrastructure to all effected parties proactively and in an effective manner
* Establish and maintain strict testing and deployment methodologies for IT Operations
* Develops and provides statistics on success and impact of changes
* Creates, implements and manages activity control matrices for each technology in the Network domain
* Design and implement the processes to establish and maintain appropriately available network operations environment with primary focus being on HIM, Finance, HR, Supply Chain and email systems
* Develop the roadmap and standards for the MHS Cisco LAN, WAN and Wireless environments
* Document all standards and configurations
* Designing and maintaining all MDFs and IDFs
* Proactively manage system capacity through the use of monitoring tools and statistical analysis
* Generate and manage system life cycle recommendations and funding requests
* Train TOC staff to maintain Technical Operations Center support on-site at the Data Center 24x7
* Leads the timely resolution of problems on IT Operations network hardware, software and circuits - includes auditing and maintaining the system operations in accordance with all regulatory requirements with primary focus on confidentiality and HIPAA Security Regulations - also includes solving issues related to Disaster Recovery, AD, DNS/WINS, DHCP, Cisco IOS, Cisco 1000V and Citrix
* Manage many assignments at one time, balancing resources, priorities, deadlines and time
* May act as team leader, technical lead or both
REQUIREMENTS:
* B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field, or
10 years of relevant business support and/or information technology support experience
* CCNA, CCNP required
* CCIE preferred
* Expert level of analytical ability to find solutions to difficult technical or administrative problems, to determine economic feasibility or options available, and to assess time involved in system changes
* Thorough documentation skills are required
* Must be able to demonstrate expert level experience with Cisco IOS, AD, DHCP, DNS, FTP, TFTP, SMTP, SNMP, network hardware facilities and experience with system design, capacity planning and capacity management
* Requires hands-on expertise with Cisco equipment, Citrix, cable infrastructure and WAN circuits
* Must be able to clearly communicate technical information to leadership and the impact and solutions of application/system problems in business language
* Must be able to lead teams and resolve conflicts
* Ability to work any hours to support 24x7 operations
* Must resolve problems entirely by either completing the work or gathering all of the resources needed for ultimate resolution and continuity of problem management
* Availability to travel between campuses
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.