Network Manager

Job Description

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

• Thorough knowledge of network operations (LAN, WAN SAN, network attached devices, etc.);

• Ability to manage, direct, motivate, and build a cohesive network team;

• Ability to manage staff in a collaborative environment, following Stafford County values;

• Ability to evaluate staff performance, develop, and recommend training;

• Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively both vocally and in writing and to follow vocal and written instructions;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, superiors, other departments, outside agencies, and vendors;

• Ability and willingness to effectively work as part of a team and to demonstrate team skills to perform a fair share of team work 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

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Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

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Experience in networking and system administration

Required

7

Years

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

Required

7

Years

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Prior management experience

Required

5

Years

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

Desired

7

Years

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

Desired

7

Years

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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, superiors, other departments, outside agencies, and vendors

Required

5

Years

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Ability to evaluate staff performance, develop, and recommend training

Required

5

Years

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Thorough knowledge of network operations (LAN, WAN SAN, network attached devices, etc.)

Required

5

Years