Network Manager

Job Title Core Skillsets Required 1. Systems Administration (Microsoft-focused) Strong expertise in Microsoft Windows Server administration (2016/2019/2022) Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy (GPO), and Azure Active Directory / Entra ID Microsoft 365 / Office 365 administration (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) PowerShell scripting and automation Virtualization technologies (Hyper-V, Azure Virtual Machines) Windows client deployment and management (Intune, Autopilot) 2. Network Administration Network infrastructure management (switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs) TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and subnetting Wi-Fi network management and optimization Site-to-site and remote access VPN configuration Network monitoring and troubleshooting 3. Security & Compliance Experience implementing and managing security controls (defense-in-depth) Microsoft security stack: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud, Intune security policies Vulnerability assessment, patch management, and remediation Multi-factor authentication (MFA), Conditional Access, and Identity & Access Management (IAM) Security monitoring, logging, and incident response Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, CIS benchmarks) 4. Leadership & Operational Skills Hands-on technical leadership (not just strategy — must be willing to perform the work) Vendor management and coordination with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) Stakeholder management (internal staff, leadership, external partners) Proactive infrastructure improvement and modernization IT documentation, process development, and best practices implementation Project management for small-to-medium infrastructure initiatives LCI - Lawinger Consulting, Inc.