Network Operations Manager

12583 – Network Operations Manager (Onsite) – Tallahassee, FL Start Date : ASAP
Type: Temporary Project
Estimated Duration : 12 months with possible extensions
Work Setting: 100% on Client's site. No telecommuting or remote work. Required:
• Availability to work 100% at the Client's site in Tallahassee, FL (required);
• IT work experience including managing team(s) responsible for technical service for hardware/software engineering, support and maintenance in LAN/WAN and multi-platform environment (7+ years);
• Experience working as Network Operations Manager;
• Experience with MFN2 and virtual routing and forwarding (VRF);
• Experience with routers, switches, firewalls, and networking technologies;
• Experience with the interactions between servers, operating systems, databases, networks, and storage with the ability to understand how changes in one area affect the others;
• Experience with security principles and best practices;
• Experience with Microsoft Visio. Preferred:
• Experience with Fortinet products;
• Technical certifications. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Responsible for network operations and service levels for data and voice networking equipment, software and network processing devices;
• Plans for human resources, equipment arrangements, electrical power and cable requirements for telecommunications and information processing equipment;
• Supports MFN2 (MyFlorida Network 2) connections for all sites, working with the MFN2 network operations center, MFN2 vendors, and the DivTel as needed;
• Maintaining computer networks and systems, including software, firewalls, VPNs, routers, and other physical hardware;
• Updating security/network software to keep data and communications protected;
• Provide network support for the organization's information systems and peripheral equipment, such as servers, printers, storage devices, mobile devices, network devices and VoIP or Collaboration solution;
• Occasional travel to the other sites within Florida to complete any necessary IT system work and end-user support