Network Manager

Hiring For Network Manager Location - Stafford, VA 22554 C2C exp:7+ Complete Description: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, and 5 to 7 years of experience in networking and system administration. Requires extensive experience and knowledge of Microsoft Windows environments, Cisco, local and wide area networks, and security. Prior management experience required. Working experience L and thorough understanding of SANs, backup systems and disaster recovery, and emergency preparedness strongly desired. 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 Require/Desire Skills: Experience in networking and system administration (Required 7Years) Extensive experience and knowledge of Microsoft Windows environments, Cisco, local and wide area networks, and security (Required 7Years) Prior management experience (Required 5Years) Network certifications in Cisco (CCNA or CCNP) and Microsoft Windows Server (preferred/ Desired 7 Years) Working experience and thorough understanding of SANs, backup systems and disaster recovery, and emergency preparedness (strongly desired Desired 7Years) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, superiors, other departments, outside agencies, and vendors Ability to evaluate staff performance, develop, and recommend training (Required 5Years) Thorough knowledge of network operations (LAN, WAN SAN, network attached devices, etc.) (Required 5Years) Interested Candidates can send their resume to View email address on click.appcast.io Thanks & Regards, B. Mahesh Sr. US IT Recruiter Kaav Inc.3925 75th St, Suite 101 A, Aurora, IL - 60504 Email: View email address on click.appcast.io :: P: View phone number on click.appcast.io The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain privileged, proprietary, or otherwise confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. Kaav Inc.