Networking Operations Group Manager

This position will lead and direct a team responsible for plant-wide network performance, upgrades and changes, desktop support, and incident records. This individual will develop and implement standards, procedures, and processes, as well as define projects and set daily tasks for the network operations team. Another key aspect of this position is ensuring Bedford is supported in all areas of technology.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to make certain network capacity meets existing and future requirements.
• Lead the team responsible for the day-to-day network and hardware support, including task direction and coaching.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network resource administration and appropriate use.
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory, life cycle management and related documentation.
• Work with appropriate teams to ensure the security of Bedford’s network and resources
• Conduct research and make recommendations on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.
• Prepare RFPs, bid proposals, contracts, scope of work reports, and other documentation for IT projects and associated efforts, and manage associated vendor relationships.
• Stay abreast of latest technology enabling inter-company communication, conference room technology, communications platforms, and hardware (including desktops, laptops, and phones)
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in the field of computer science (or related fields) is preferred
• 5 years of relevant work experience
• Excellent knowledge of current protocols and standards, including Active Directory, Group Policies, MS Exchange, Core Switching/Routing, SSL/IPSec, SAN, Virtualization, Business Continuity
• Experience with Cloud platforms including Azure, Microsoft 365, Box and others
• Knowledge and/or experience with VMWare, Rapid Recovery, and Nimble a plus
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting hardware such as servers, routers, bridges, switches, hubs, modems, network interface cards, etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of system flow charts, data processing concepts, and telecommunications principles
• Working experience with different Operating Systems including Windows and Linux
• Ability to communicate professionally with users and vendors verbally and in written form
• Experience building and leading effective teams
• Works in an office and production envrionment

Benefits

Bedford Industries offers its employees a competitive total rewards package both professionally and personally. Below are a few of the benefits that we offer to full-time employees.

Medical

• Medical Insurance (traditional and HSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance Employee, Spouse and Children
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account

Retirement

• 401k Employer Match
• Profit Sharing

Work and Life

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site Wellness Center and Fitness Classes

In addition to our total rewards package, we offer a great, casual work environment where our employees play a large part in the development and growth of our company. We are forward thinking, innovative and provide cutting edge technology.