Network Operations Lead

Priority Wire & Cable has an immediate need for a Network Operations Lead to work in Little Rock, AR.  This position will ensure the day-to-day operations of our computer networks, systems, and hardware are run efficiently, smoothly, and securely while managing a team of administrators, troubleshooting issues, monitoring network health, implementing upgrades and providing desktop and application support. 

The Network Operations Lead will act as the primary point of contact responsible and overseeing network related operations, incidents, IT support, and proactively working to identify and address potential issues to minimize downtime.

Our ideal candidate has strong hands-on technical experience to help with issues and a diverse background to include deep expertise in several of these areas:  networking, windows server admin, VMware, virtualization admin, storage, backup admin, Exchange admin, and Linux admin. This individual will have experience leading teams and projects to drive change and make an impact.

Relocation assistance is possible for out of area candidates.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Some of your duties may include:

·         Leads troubleshooting and resolution of routine network issues and conducts root cause analysis (RCA) to prevent recurrences and identify potential technological, training, or process improvements.

·         Ensures logging and documentation of daily network operations incidents and changes.

·         Responsible for network / system maintenance and upgrades.

·         Implements policies and procedures that ensure compliance with industry standards, technology best practices, and regulations, minimize downtime, and support efficient operations.

·         Provides team training in the best practices and technologies to include help desk systems and tools to identify, document, track, and resolve reported problems.

·         Automates routine tasks using scripting or basic programs.

·         Advises on budget expenditures to ensure required tools and equipment are procured and maintained.

·         Identifies, monitors, and measures key service metrics to analyze network and help desk performance to identify problem areas, develop standards, improvements, or changes to workflows and resource allocation.

·         Acts as an escalation point and facilitator for severe, critical, or unique issues.

Demonstrated skills in:

·         Very strong technical skills in network administration, engineering, or IT support.

·         Advanced experience with managing and organizing IT work in ticketing solutions (ConnectWise PSA)

·         Leading teams and projects.

·         Expert knowledge of network protocols, architectures, devices, and services (TCP/IP, Ethernet, routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, DNS, DHCP).

·         General knowledge of IT hardware and software.

·         Proficiency in network management and troubleshooting tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, SNMP , Nmap, Wireshark) and network monitoring systems (e.g., PRTG, ConnectWise, SolarWinds).

·         Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and cloud networking concepts.

·         Providing a high level of support for end users.

·         Overseeing implementation of new policies and procedures.

·         Able to work independently with general supervision, manage effectively own daily schedule, and prioritize activities with stakeholders’ expectations in mind.

·         Participate in an on-call schedule and be available 24/7, as needed.

·         Excellent communication and customer service skills.

·         Strong problem-solving skills.

·         Highly motivated and efficient.

·         Extremely well organized and detail-oriented.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications: 

·         A Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, IT, networking or equivalent experience

·         5 years of experience in networking, and/or IT administration (Windows Server, Linux, VMware virtualization, Exchange, Office 365, backup, SAN storage, etc.).

·         3 years of experience leading teams and projects.

·         Strong demonstrable fundamental technical knowledge of networks, systems, and general IT systems (email, phones, software, etc.)

·         Experience with several of the following technical areas: Server hardware, enterprise storage hardware/software, Hyper-V/VMWare virtualization, network switches/routers/firewalls (Cisco Meraki & WatchGuard preferred), Microsoft 365, cloud solutions, enterprise backup software, enterprise monitoring software, Microsoft Windows (server and desktop), Linux servers, Microsoft SQL, ConnectWise, PowerShell.

Preferred: 

·         Industry certifications – e.g., CCNA/CCNP, VMware Certified Professional, Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Network , Server , Security

·         MSP experience strongly preferred with experience at organizations with similar size and complexity of IT infrastructure.

Perks and Benefits at Priority Wire and Cable:

·         Competitive salary

·         Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employee AND dependents

·         Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee

·         Vision Insurance

·         HSA with Employer Contributions

·         Life Insurance

·         Short Term Disability

·         401(k) Plan

·         Profit Sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation

·         Paid Holidays AND PTO

·         Cancer, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance policies available

Requirements:

Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.

 Priority Wire & Cable is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor, or take over sponsorship, of employment visas.

Priority Wire and Cable is an Equal Opportunity Employer to include women, minorities, veterans, persons with disabilities, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, origin, and genetic information.