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, inclusive of implementation of new technologies and management of the existing network environment.

Responsibilities:

• The IT Manager - Networks will be assigned to our client to manage project teams to effectively translate and incorporate strategic objectives into the organization's network technology roadmap. He/she will manage project teams for the installation and integration of new networks and related equipment.
• Extensive hands-on involvement with Cisco network solutions, including such initiatives as:
• 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.

Communications to management in oral and written forms.

Qualifications:

• Position Requirements: No clearance required.
• Desired Education: Bachelor of Science Degree strongly preferred.
• Desired Experience: Technical experience, usually gained with 4-5 years of experience as Network Engineer with specific knowledge in the following:
• LANs, MANs and WANs
• Network routing and switching
• Firewalls
• Phone systems including Public Branch Exchanges (PBX) and VoIP call processors.
• VSAT technology
• VPN technology
• Call accounting systems
• Unified Messaging
• Immersive Video conferencing and integration of same.
• Data-center, server room, IDF and cabling infrastructure management.
• Strong presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Management experience, usually gained with 3 to 5 years of experience as a team lead or project manager with:
• Requesting approval for projects to IT management.
• Team resource allocation.
• Status and closure reporting.
• Oversee and/or assist with internal processes, periodic audits, assessments and tests (HIPAA, SOX, etc.).
• Serve as an expert to security staff with possible on-call escalation.
• Manage, forecast (as appropriate) and analyze production requests/issues.
• Manage the resolution with business relevant solutions.
• Desired Certifications: Current CCNE certification, PMP Certification is a plus.