IT Infrastructure & Operations Manager

Reference: 629587Posted: 2026-07-27Location: Bridgewater, New JerseySalary: $95 - $105Company: Planet Pharma GroupContact: ApplicationsEmail: View email address on click.appcast.io: Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN infrastructure including routers, switches, and firewalls. Support day-to-day network operations including incident resolution, change management, and performance monitoring Assist in the design and implementation of network architecture improvements to enhance reliability, scalability, and security Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks or failures Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and configuration records Participate in on-call to support critical network infrastructure Support integration of on-premises network infrastructure with GCP and/or AWS cloud environments Assist in the configuration and maintenance of cloud VPN tunnels and hybrid connectivity Collaborate with cloud teams to ensure proper VPC networking, security groups, and routing configurations Gain exposure to cloud-native networking tools such as AWS VPC, CloudWatch, and GCP Cloud NetworkingSkills: Network: Catalyst switches, ISR routers, Meraki, DNA Center, VPC, GCP, AWS, etc Protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, NTP, STP, LACP, OSPF, BGP, ACLs, VPN Tools: Network monitoring platforms (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, or similar), Wireshark, CLI-based troubleshooting, monitoring tools like DynaTrace is a plus and basic scripting knowledge (Python or PowerShell) for automation tasks is a plus Familiarity with ITSM platforms (ServiceNow preferred) for ticket managementEducation: Cisco CCIE certification (preferred) Exposure to GCP or AWS networking (VPC, VPN, routing) AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Google Associate Cloud Engineer (nice to have) Experience with SD-WAN solutions (Cisco Viptela or Meraki) Familiarity with network automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) Knowledge of ITIL framework and change management processesCertifications & Licenses: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Cisco CCIE Certification Google Associate Cloud EngineerPay Range: $95-105/hr *based on experience