Network Manager

Network Manager

Key Responsibilities

Network Design and Implementation:

• Design and deploy scalable and secure network solutions (

  LAN, WAN, VPN, SD-WAN, MPLS

  ).
• Plan and execute

  network upgrades and migrations

  with minimal downtime.
• Oversee the integration of

  cloud networking solutions

  (e.g., AWS, Azure).

Network Operations Management:

• Monitor network performance and ensure

  uptime according to SLAs

  .
• Manage and troubleshoot connectivity, routing, and switching issues.
• Implement and oversee

  disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans

  for network services.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Lead a team of network engineers, technicians, and administrators.
• Assign tasks, provide mentorship, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders on network-related initiatives.

Security and Compliance:

• Ensure network security by implementing

  firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and VPNs

  .
• Regularly audit network configurations to ensure

  compliance with industry standards

  .
• Respond to and mitigate network security breaches and vulnerabilities.

Vendor and Asset Management:

• Manage relationships with third-party vendors, ISPs, and service providers.
• Negotiate contracts, licenses, and SLAs for network hardware and services.
• Track network inventory, including routers, switches, and access points.

Performance Monitoring and Optimization:

• Use tools like

  OpManager, SolarWinds, PRTG, or Cisco Prime

  to monitor and optimize network performance.
• Analyze traffic patterns and implement

  Quality of Service (QoS)

  for critical applications.

Budget and Reporting:

• Develop and manage

  budgets

  for network operations and upgrades.
• Create regular

  reports

  on network performance, incidents, and capacity planning for senior management.