IT MANAGER - NETWORKS

• Travel Required: Ability to travel up to 10% both domestically and internationally.
• Location: Houston, Texas.

Overview:

Our client is seeking an IT Manager - Networks who will plan, execute, and manage network initiatives in the enterprise, including the implementation of new technologies and management of the existing network environment.

Responsibilities:

The engineer will be responsible for the following:

- Managing project teams to effectively translate and incorporate strategic objectives into the organization's network technology roadmap.

- Managing the installation and integration of new networks and related equipment.

- Hands-on involvement with Cisco network solutions, including:

• Developing strategies for IPv6 conversions.
• Designing and building MPLS network clouds leveraging Cisco network devices.
• Implementing WAN infrastructures within Data Center environments.
• Working with vpls, otv, IPv6 & protocol 6-12.

- Communicating with management in oral and written forms.

Qualifications:

• No clearance required.

Desired Education:

• Bachelor of Science Degree strongly preferred.

Desired Experience:

• Typically 4-5 years of experience as a Network Engineer with knowledge in:

• LANs, MANs, and WANs
• Network routing and switching
• Firewalls
• Phone systems including PBX and VoIP
• VSAT technology
• VPN technology
• Call accounting systems
• Unified Messaging
• Immersive Video conferencing and integration
• Data-center, server room, IDF, and cabling infrastructure management

Management experience with 3-5 years as a team lead or project manager, including:

• Requesting project approval from IT management
• Team resource allocation
• Status and closure reporting
• Overseeing internal processes, audits, assessments (HIPAA, SOX, etc.)
• Serving as an expert to security staff with possible on-call escalation
• Managing production requests/issues and analyzing them
• Implementing business-relevant solutions for resolution

Desired Certifications:

• Current CCNE certification; PMP Certification is a plus.