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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