Network Manager

Zachary Piper is seeking a Network Manager to support a Network Operations Centerlocated in Washington, DC. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned network guru to oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of network systems to support data, voice, and audio communications. The opportunity would be Hybrid with 3-4 days onsite to support network operations with customers contacts. Responsibilities of Network Manager: Manage a team of network analysts, network engineers, NOC Analysts, & security Engineers Oversee testing and validation network systems to ensure reliability and performance Conduct network architecture design, feasibility studies, cost assessments, internal performance, and traffic analysis Direct the analysis of short and long term capacity needs for switching, routing , transmission, and signaling Maintain up to date knowledge of network and computer hardware/software interconnections, including routers, switches, firewalls, hubs, bridges, and gateways Qualifications of Network Manager: 7 years of experience in network management with managing sites & large end-user bases Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field Must have ITIL v3 Practitioner certification; ability to obtain ITIL 4 Managing Professional within the first 6 months Experience with Zero Trust Networks & Security Principles Must have US Citizenship or be Clearable Compensation of Network Manager: Salary Range: $120,000-$130,000 Full Cigna Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, & etc.) Keywords: Network Architecture, Network Security, Firewall Configuration, VPN Technologies, LAN, WAN, Design, TCP/IP Protocols, DNS Management, DHCP Configuration, Network Monitoring Tools, Performance Optimization, Wireless Networking, wi-Fi, VoIP Solutions, Routing Protocols, BGP, OSPF, Switching Technologies, Network Automation, SD-WAN, Cloud Networking, AWS, Azure, Load Balancing, Quality of Service (QoS), Network Troubleshooting, Project Management, Team Leadership, Budget Management, Vendor Relations, Service Level Agreements, SLAs, Change Management, Capacity Planning, Risk Management, Incident Management, User Support and Training, Network Management Software (SolarWinds, Nagios), Configuration Management Tools, SIEM Solutions, Packet Analysis Tools (Wireshark), Network Simulation Tools, GNS3, Packet Tracer, Remote Access Solutions, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Backup Solutions, IP Address Management, IPAM, Virtualization Technologies, vMware, Hyper-V, ISO Standards, NIST Framework, PCI DSS Compliance, GDPR Compliance, HIPAA Regulations, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Analytical Thinking, Decision Making, Time Management, System Integration, Network Assessment, Data Center Management, Edge Computing, Internet of Things, IoT, Asset Management, Documentation and Reporting, Multi-Vendor Environments, Technical Training, Endpoint Security. LI-Hybrid LI-AC3