Network Engineering Manager - Extreme Networks

Summary The Network Engineering Manager's role is to ensure the stability and integrity of in‑house voice, data, video, and wireless network services, with a strong emphasis on Extreme Networks technologies. This is achieved by planning, designing, developing, and managing local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) across the organization. Duties & Responsibilities Effectively plans, designs, and develops local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) across the organization to ensure the stability of all in‑house voice, data, video, and wireless network services. Establishes network policies and procedures. Benchmarks, analyzes, reports on, and makes recommendations for the improvement on in‑house voice, data, video and wireless network services. Leads the IT Department's network planning, including fostering planning projects, and organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources. Oversees provision of network services. Works with stakeholders to define network requirements for new technology implementations. Assists in managing financial aspects of the IT Department; including purchasing, budgeting, and budget review. Develops business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives. Negotiates and administers network related vendor, outsourcer, and consultant contracts and service agreements. Manages IT network staffing; including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions. Configures networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes. Monitors network performance and troubleshoots problem areas as needed. Collaborates with executive management and department leaders to assess near‑and long‑term network capacity needs. Creates and maintains documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records. Ensures network connectivity of all network appliances. Develops, implements and maintains policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network administration, usage, and disaster recovery. Conducts research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments and best practices. Oversees new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades. Minimum Requirements College degree in a computer related field and eight years related work experience Manufacturing, Health Care, Casino, Hospitality and/or Banking or Entertainment industry or other high volume, highly regulated, complex, demanding customer-oriented IT environment. Certifications in Extreme Certified Associate/Specialist/Professional, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Internet Expert (CCIE) and/or, other related technical certification is highly desirable. Proven experience and success with network design and implementation. Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices. In-depth technical knowledge of Networking platforms and the following protocols & standards: OSPF, BGP, DNS, DHCP, SPB, SDN Ability to write, read and understand technical manuals, CAD drawings/blueprints, procedural documentation and OEM guides. Competence with testing tools and procedures for voice and data circuits. Knowledge of data privacy practices and laws. Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required. Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language. Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail. Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities. Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment. Strong customer service orientation. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Must possess valid driver's license. Why Join Us? Lead technology operations for a highly visible, mission-critical enterprise. Influence the modernization of IT operations in a complex, regulated environment. Build and mentor large teams with real impact on customer and employee experience. Partner closely with executive leadership on enterprise strategy and transformation. Oneida Innovations Group is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics #J-18808-Ljbffr