Network Manager

Network Manager

Hybrid Richmond, VA At Least 3 Days a Week Onsite

US Citizenship Required - Must have a valid Drivers License

(1099 Contract Only: 05/13/2024 - 11/13/2024)

SummaryOur client is is a leading application Engineering Consulting firm in the Washington, D.C. metro region specializing in Management Services, Technology Solutions and Facilities Services. They partner with and assist Federal, State and local government agencies; private sector Energy Services Companies (ESCOs); and Commercial entities in the design and implementation of their various Engineering and Technology related projects. Additionally, they are able to leverage an engineering team with proven technology industry experience that resulted in multi-million-dollar contracts within federal government, state & local government clients!

Responsibilities

Manages the Network section staff

Manages the network infrastructure including the Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN)

Maintains all of the County's systems servers

Works with the cyber security team to maintain a secure network environment

Administers, maintains, and upgrades all of the County's servers

Maintains a secure network environment

Maintains all connectivity devices on the LAN and WAN, including hubs, switches, routers, and cabling

Administers and maintains County's server infrastructure, storage area networks (SANs), backup systems, and data recovery

Maintains County's email servers, email archive systems, and web servers

Works with State agencies and other jurisdictions to connect to the County's network

Implements network policies, procedures, and standards

Identifies, analyzes, and purchases new equipment related to keeping the network, servers, and storage innovative

Helps develop the budget and capital expenditure plans for IT, and works with leadership to strategically plan multi-year budgets and hardware and software refreshes

Oversees contracts for network managed services and for professional services

Helps support video production of County meetings

Keeps abreast of developments in PC/Networking, cyber security, and general IT

Monitors and ensures help desk tickets are responded to on a timely basis including for staff they supervise

Performs capacity and resource planning, assessing network risks and contingency planning

Maintains County Disaster Recovery Plan and Continuity Plan, and coordinates plans with cyber security team

Serves the needs of internal and external customers

Requirements

Must have strong prior experience managing a Network Team is required

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

At least 5-7 years of experience in networking and system administration

Extensive experience and knowledge of Microsoft Windows environments, Cisco, local and wide area networks, and security

Preferred Requirements

Working experience and thorough understanding of SANs, backup systems, disaster recovery, and emergency preparedness strongly desired

Network certifications in Cisco (CCNA or CCNP) and Microsoft Windows Server preferred

Education/Certification Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Drivers License Requirements

Applicants selected must have an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. About UsNorthern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company. Equal Opportunity Employer StatementPrecision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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