Network Manager

Network ManagerLocation: Kansas City, MO, US, 64106 Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company's rewards, we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years. Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in building authentic partnerships.Role Summary The Network Manager leads the design, implementation, and ongoing operational support of the organization's network infrastructure. This role oversees a team of network analysts, engineers, and architects, ensuring high levels of redundancy, availability, performance, and security across LAN, WAN, wireless, and cloud-connected environments. The Network Manager partners closely with IT leadership, security teams, and business stakeholders to align network strategy with enterprise objectives. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn. Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes decisions on non-routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor, and refers all exceptions to supervisor. Career Path: Senior Network Operations ManagerKey Role Responsibilities - CoreNETWORK MANAGEMENT FAMILY – CORE Oversees the design, deployment, support and ongoing maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure Establishes and maintains network monitoring procedures and methods. Ensures procedures are followed in a consistent manner and variances are captured Ensures network availability, performance, and compliance with security and operational standards Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for high-impact incidents Collaborates with network engineering team to ensure operational support of ongoing initiatives Manages incident responce, collaboration with other information technology functions, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives Collaborates with architects and senior leadership on network strategy, modernization and roadmap planning Ensures network documentation and processes are updated and implemented effectively Develops, manages and oversees key financial components (e.g., financial plans, budgets, forecasts) for assigned scope of responsibility to minimize risk and variance, and to maximize Mentor and provide technical guidance to Network Engineer team members Evaluate and recommend network technologies, tools, and platforms Support security, compliance, and business continuity initiatives Provides feedback and coaching to support individual employee performance, learning and career development Removes obstacles and solves problems and addresses escalated issues from team members to optimize team performance and productivityKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAbility to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner Communication skills, verbal and written - Advanced Experience with Cisco Switching and Wireless, Fortinet firewalls, SolarWinds, Dynatrace, Cisco catalyst center(Preferred) Proficiency in MS Office - Intermediate Demonstrated knowledge of networking and telecommunications Knowledge of core networking services, including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP Understanding of routing and switching fundamentals (Preferred) Strong organizational skills Ability to build relationships with teams members that transcend a project Ability to deliver quality, through attention to detail Ability to work in a team and independentlyEducation Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Required) In lieu of the above requirement, equivalent relevant experience will be considered Experience 8+ years of experience in network engineering or operations (Required) 0-2 years of experience in a leadership or management role (Preferred) Working Environment May require periods of overnight travel Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds Normal office environment Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Reaching above ShoulderAbout JE DunnFor more information on who we are, click here.