Hands on Network Engineering Manager - 100% onsite

Salary: $155 - $165k/yr

Oversee Network Engineering team’s day-to-day operations to ensure that network services, maintenance and outages are managed using our defined operational practices ensuring consistent and predictable service outcomes.

· Hands-on troubleshooting and optimization of Cisco networks and Palo Alto Firewalls

· Develop and document comprehensive technology support, maintenance and lifecycle plans that deliver measurable results; including hardware, software and configuration upgrades.

· Leverage internal Information Security services to continuously define and deliver strong security postures for external and internal customers that adhere to INDG policies, best practices and relevant regulations.

· Manage staff by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring and appraising job results; coaching and providing regular feedback.

· Maintain staff by recruiting and training employees and developing personal growth opportunities.

· Recommend information technology strategies, policies and procedures by evaluating organizational outcomes, identifying problems, evaluating trends and anticipating requirements.

· Maintain and improve quality service by establishing and reinforcing organizational standards.

· Perform in-depth research to reveal new and better methods of handling functions within the department.

· Participate in the creation and drive the implementation of the overall Engineering vision and goals by supporting and inspiring team members to jointly achieve them.

· Serve as Technical Escalation point for those technologies where a more advanced skillset is required.

· Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

· A minimum of 7 years’ network experience, including 5 years’ network analysis, design, engineering, or architecture.

· Cisco CCNP and/or Palo Alto PCNSA certification or commensurate skills is a plus

· Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, ASR, ASA and ISR platforms

Manages TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, routing protocols, on Cisco routing & switching platforms among others

· Manages network and monitoring tools, and protocol analyzers

· Develops, manages, and implements wireless and mobility products

· Deep understanding of network related products that include Firewalls, VPN, MPLS, VoIP, and PBX systems

· Demonstrable expertise in physical network infrastructure and security concepts

· Experience designing and implementing secure network architectures in AWS and Azure

· Experience with automation and orchestration tools such as Terraform and Ansible

· Proven track record of process evaluation/improvement, staff development and ability to meet rigid SLA’s.

· Experience creating and managing operating budgets.

· 1-3 years’ people management experience; preferably in a technology discipline.