Network Systems Manager

Job Description

Title: Network Systems Manager
Location: onsite - Woodland Park, CO
Pay Rate: $32.75 - $38.50/hr. 

 Position Purpose:
The Network Systems Manager will be responsible for leading, organizing and managing the Network Systems Department: including hiring, training, evaluation, guidance, discipline and development of team. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as previous experience meeting with senior IT staff to help define, solve and implement technology solutions within a timely manner across multiple departments/locations is a must.
 

• 6 years combined experience in technical support, Network/Systems administration, backups, data protection, emergency recovery, telephony VOIP systems, Exchange, Office 365, and Project Management
• Strong understanding of network topologies, DNS, DHCP, Subnets, IIS, SQL, Windows/Print/File/Applications servers, Office 365, Windows and MAC operating systems, server/computer hardware, Active Directory, group policies, data protection, disaster recovery plans, backups, VOIP and Cloud services
• Strong background in VMWare, VMWare Horizon, Cisco ESXi, vSphere. Cisco Collab experience a plus
• Knowledge in Dell servers, laptops, desktops, and APC power and distribution systems
• IT Department structure and planning experience within a multi-site international organization as it relates to defining and providing organizational solutions, staff and support infrastructure to meet the technology requirements defined by department types, sizes and job roles
• Managing daily operations including analyzing workflow, developing standards and procedures, ensuring projects are progressing, creating budgets, negotiating contracts, and prioritizing deadlines with an emphasis on aligning with ministry objectives
• Ability to write technical job descriptions and interview applicants for different roles within the Network Systems Department
• Outstanding Project Management, documentation, follow-through, problem solving skills, resourcefulness, attention to detail, and communication skills; both written and verbal
• Familiar with installing and supporting SMS, LMS, CRM and Accounting software applications a plus

Requirements:

• B.S. in Computer Science or a minimum of 8 years of increasing knowledge in IT network/systems management and increasing responsibilities in a multi-system, multi-platform environment
• Proven IT and Project Management process improvement and documentation skills
• Ability and willingness to be on-call, work evenings and weekends as needed

Experience:

• Managing, developing, administering and supporting a Windows domain server environment across multiple sites
• Managing corporate wide projects from conception to completion
• Developing IT job descriptions and hiring/managing Network Systems staff for different skill levels
• Managing IT budget/purchases
• Managing 3 or more staff