Network Manager

General Definition of Work

Performs complex, advanced technical and administrative work on the core technology infrastructure systems; plans, directs and designs the IT network while also managing the teams responsible for maintaining the network; does related work as required. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Assistant Director of Information Technology. Supervision is exercised over assigned personnel.

• Ensures redundancy in the network and server availability, as well as a high functioning client machines.
  
  - 20%
• Supervises and coordinates the planning, procurement, implementation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure network systems to align with the City’s strategic goals and objectives.
  
  - 20%
• Assist with leading the ongoing development, testing, and execution of disaster recovery objectives and expectations.
  
  - 10%
• Ensures the data center environments are secure and ensures critical operations and data files network configuration files are backed up and stored off-site.
  
  - 5%
• Oversee team projects through the entire project life cycle from analysis, research, and design, configuration, testing/quality assurance, documentation, deployment, maintenance, and support.
  
  - 10%
• Determines action for any system problem, hardware problem, or usage problem whereby the integrity of the systems could be compromised.
  
  - 5%
• Review data center architecture and ensure it will support current system readiness service levels, disaster recovery requirements, compliance requirements, and future growth.
  
  - 5%
• Makes recommendations for major and/or minor improvements in effectiveness and efficiency that align with the City’s strategic goals and objectives.
  
  - 5%
• Responsible for establishing strong partnerships with vendors and participating in agreement negotiations.
  
  - 5%
• Create an efficient work environment that is conducive to teamwork, collaboration, and encourages good communication between employees and management.
  
  - 5%
• Budget / Fiscal responsibility.
  
  - 5%
• Supervises, trains and mentors staff to enhance performance;
  
  - 5%

Thorough technical knowledge of networking, server and client computing, virtualization, firewalls, routers, and more; thorough knowledge of regulatory and security control requirements; thorough knowledge of network security technologies and platforms; thorough knowledge of network protocols and configurations; thorough knowledge of data and voice networks; exemplary communication skills to strategize, plan and collaborate with both higher and lower level colleagues; thorough knowledge of effective documentation methodologies and technical writing ability;

proven ability to plan, develop, implement and maintain the core infrastructure components; demonstrate technical aptitude, analytical skills, organizational skills, problem identification and troubleshooting skills, creativity and critical thinking skills; establish and meet deadlines; prioritize and manage multiple projects according to IT leadership.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in information technology, or related field and considerable experience in the configuration and maintenance of highly complex core infrastructure systems.

A valid driver's license is required.

• Fingering:
  Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Grasping:
  Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Talking:
  Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing:
  Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal spoken word levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.
• Repetitive Motions:
  Substantial movements (motions) of the…