Network Engineer

Network Manager

Location - Stafford, VA 22554

Interview In Person Only

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

6 months Contract

Client: Stafford County VA

Short Description: - Network Manager

Complete Description: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, and 5 to 7 years of experience in networking and system administration. Requires extensive experience and knowledge of Microsoft Windows environments, Cisco, local and wide area networks, and security. Prior management experience required.

Working experience L and thorough understanding of SANs, backup systems and disaster recovery, and emergency preparedness strongly desired.

Network certifications in Cisco (CCNA or CCNP) and Microsoft Windows Server preferred. Thorough knowledge of network operations (LAN, WAN SAN, network attached devices, etc.); Ability to manage, direct, motivate, and build a cohesive network team; Ability to manage staff in a collaborative environment, following Stafford County values; Ability to evaluate staff performance, develop, and recommend training; Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively both vocally and in writing and to follow vocal and written instructions; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, superiors, other departments, outside agencies, and vendors; Ability and willingness to effectively work as part of a team and to demonstrate team skills to perform a fair share of team work responsibilities.·Manages the Network section staff;·Manages the network infrastructure including the Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN);·Maintains all of the County's systems servers;·Works with the cyber security team to maintain a secure network environment;·Administers, maintains, and upgrades all of the County's servers;·Maintains a secure network environment;·Maintains all connectivity devices on the LAN and WAN, including hubs, switches, routers and cabling;·Administers and maintains County's server infrastructure, storage area networks (SANs), backup systems, and data recovery;·Maintains County's email servers, email archive systems, and web servers;·Works with State agencies and other jurisdictions to connect to the County's network;·Implements network policies, procedures, and standards;·Identifies, analyzes, and purchases new equipment related to keeping the network, servers, and storage innovative;·Helps develop the budget and capital expenditure plans for IT, and works with leadership to·strategically plan multi-year budgets and hardware and software refreshes;·Oversees contracts for network managed services and for professional services;·Helps support video production of County meetings;·Keeps abreast of developments in PC/Networking, cyber security, and general IT;·Monitors and ensures help desk tickets are responded to on a timely basis including for staff they supervise;·Performs capacity and resource planning, assessing network risks and contingency planning;·Maintains County Disaster Recovery Plan and Continuity Plan, and coordinates plans with cyber security team;Serves the needs of internal and external customers

Require/Desire Skills
Experience in networking and system administration - Required 7 Years Extensive experience and knowledge of Microsoft Windows environments, Cisco, local and wide area networks, and security - Required 7 Years
Prior management experience – Required 5 Years
Network certifications in Cisco (CCNA or CCNP) and Microsoft Windows Server preferred - Desired 7 Years
Working experience and thorough understanding of SANs, backup systems and disaster recovery, and emergency preparedness strongly desired – Desired 7 Years
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, superiors, other departments, outside agencies, and vendors
Ability to evaluate staff performance, develop, and recommend training - Required 5 Years Thorough knowledge of network operations (LAN, WAN SAN, network attached devices, etc.) - Required 5 Years

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Computer networking: 8 years (Required)
• LAN: 8 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Stafford, VA 22554 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Stafford, VA 22554: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person