Ripple Fiber, Inc
Network Manager
Ripple Fiber, Inc, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Network Manager | Ripple Fiber
We are looking for a Network Manager to join our growing team and support our North Carolina markets. This role will be based in Charlotte but requires regular travel to other markets.
About Ripple Fiber
Our mission is to provide access to the best internet for life, while bridging the digital divide, using advanced technology aimed at improving people’s lives. Our technology has proven successful in other countries around the world and has provided ease of access to more opportunities from an education, entertainment, and employment perspective.
We have achieved the above by providing faster, more stable fiber internet connection, providing each user with their own bandwidth without needing to share with anyone else. Simply put, the capacity of fiber is a lot faster than copper and is the internet of the future.
Our aim is to provide this internet access to over 3 million homes over the next 7 years, across various states.
About our culture
We are a dynamic fast growing, fast paced, innovative company filled with ambitious, self-starters with entrepreneurial mindsets. We are people centric and place emphasis on employee experience, career growth and development.
About the role
The Network Manager will oversee the design, implementation, and management of our fiber optic network infrastructure to ensure it delivers optimal performance, reliability, and scalability.
Responsibilities:
Manage subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs.
Develop and implement network infrastructure plans to support company growth and customer demands.
Oversee the deployment of fiber optic cables and associated equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Work closely with engineering, operations, and customer support teams to align network strategies with business goals.
Coordinate with vendors and service providers for equipment procurement, installation, and maintenance.
Monitor network performance metrics, including bandwidth utilization, latency, and packet loss.
Conduct regular network performance assessments, capacity planning, and technology evaluations to recommend upgrades, expansions, and enhancements to meet growing network demands.
Collaborate with our engineering team to enhance network efficiency and reliability.
Implement and enforce policies and procedures for installing and maintaining fiber optic equipment.
Plan and manage installation and repair projects.
Train and develop staff.
Qualifications:
At least 6-8 years of field experience in network management, with a strong understanding of fiber optic technology and network protocols.
2+ years of supervisory experience.
Microsoft Office Suite experience.
Deep understanding of internet service provider network technologies and best practices.
Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
Travel Requirements:
Up to 75% travel.
Must be able to travel from Charlotte to Pinehurst and Outer Banks a minimum of one week per month.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package (including 401k packages), various perks and opportunities for growth and development. If you believe you are a fit from a role and culture perspective, please submit your resume, along with a cover letter for consideration.
Ripple Fiber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Ripple Fiber is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
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We are looking for a Network Manager to join our growing team and support our North Carolina markets. This role will be based in Charlotte but requires regular travel to other markets.
About Ripple Fiber
Our mission is to provide access to the best internet for life, while bridging the digital divide, using advanced technology aimed at improving people’s lives. Our technology has proven successful in other countries around the world and has provided ease of access to more opportunities from an education, entertainment, and employment perspective.
We have achieved the above by providing faster, more stable fiber internet connection, providing each user with their own bandwidth without needing to share with anyone else. Simply put, the capacity of fiber is a lot faster than copper and is the internet of the future.
Our aim is to provide this internet access to over 3 million homes over the next 7 years, across various states.
About our culture
We are a dynamic fast growing, fast paced, innovative company filled with ambitious, self-starters with entrepreneurial mindsets. We are people centric and place emphasis on employee experience, career growth and development.
About the role
The Network Manager will oversee the design, implementation, and management of our fiber optic network infrastructure to ensure it delivers optimal performance, reliability, and scalability.
Responsibilities:
Manage subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs.
Develop and implement network infrastructure plans to support company growth and customer demands.
Oversee the deployment of fiber optic cables and associated equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Work closely with engineering, operations, and customer support teams to align network strategies with business goals.
Coordinate with vendors and service providers for equipment procurement, installation, and maintenance.
Monitor network performance metrics, including bandwidth utilization, latency, and packet loss.
Conduct regular network performance assessments, capacity planning, and technology evaluations to recommend upgrades, expansions, and enhancements to meet growing network demands.
Collaborate with our engineering team to enhance network efficiency and reliability.
Implement and enforce policies and procedures for installing and maintaining fiber optic equipment.
Plan and manage installation and repair projects.
Train and develop staff.
Qualifications:
At least 6-8 years of field experience in network management, with a strong understanding of fiber optic technology and network protocols.
2+ years of supervisory experience.
Microsoft Office Suite experience.
Deep understanding of internet service provider network technologies and best practices.
Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
Travel Requirements:
Up to 75% travel.
Must be able to travel from Charlotte to Pinehurst and Outer Banks a minimum of one week per month.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package (including 401k packages), various perks and opportunities for growth and development. If you believe you are a fit from a role and culture perspective, please submit your resume, along with a cover letter for consideration.
Ripple Fiber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Ripple Fiber is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
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