What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Manager position at GK Solutions?
Overview
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Network Manager to oversee our organization's network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing network performance, ensuring high availability, and implementing security measures to protect our data and systems. This role requires a proactive individual who can effectively lead a team while collaborating with other departments to support business objectives.
Duties
- Perform network management responsibilities to include remote and onsite monitoring of system workload, configuration, and operation.
- Installing, managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting wired and wireless data network systems and equipment.
- Creating network diagrams, project plans, and network documentation to support RMF and ATO requirements.
- Taclane activation, configuration, and maintenance.
- Accessing, troubleshooting, and building Juniper switch and router configurations.
- Accessing, troubleshooting, and building Aruba wireless access points and controllers.
- Use Government-provided network security and systems management (NSSM) tools such as: JUNOS Space, Cisco Prime, Flying Squirrel, MeerCat-FS, ArcSight EMS, EMS & BMC Remedy, Wireshark, Notepad , Joint Management Network (JMN) tool set i.e. Putty, Riverbed, Chimera, Microsoft Visio, to manage and monitor the various data and video Networks.
- Provide and implement recommendations on system changes and operational procedures needed to increase efficiency. Must be experienced in TLA designs, Common Network Hierarchical designs, NIPR & SIPR network flows.
- Collaborate with IT teams to integrate new technologies and improve existing systems.
- Maintain documentation of network configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in network management.
Skills
- Five (5) years of IT related experience, preferred
- Five (5) years of Network Management experience, preferred.
- Proficient with layer 2 switch technologies
- Proficient with layer 3 routing
- Proficient with wireless network technologies
- Proficient with Microsoft Visio for creating and maintaining network diagrams and drawings.
- Must have strong documentation skills.
- Must have good communication skills.
- Must be familiar with applying STIGs and creating STIG checklists.
- Experience with both Cisco, Juniper, and Aruba networking devices required.
- In-Depth experience with Juniper devices required
We encourage candidates who meet these qualifications to apply for this exciting opportunity to lead our network management efforts.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $129,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $120,000 - $129,000
