Network Infrastructure Manager

Salary: $81,225.00 - $108,300.00 Annually
Location : Normal
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300518
Department: Information Technology Services
Opening Date: 02/06/2025

Description

Summary:
The Network Infrastructure Manager is responsible for the design, implementation, management, and maintenance of Alabama A&M University's network infrastructure. This role involves working on both wired and wireless networking environments, with a focus on enhancing network performance, security, and scalability. The Network Infrastructure Manager will also take ownership of advanced network configurations, including firewall administration, ensuring optimal network operations and high availability. This is an on-site position reporting to the Chief Information Officer.
Examples of Duties

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage wired and wireless network infrastructure. (including Aruba networking technologies)
• Administer and configure networking devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls (including Palo Alto firewalls).
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues using diagnostic tools such as packet sniffers and performance monitors.
• Ensure network security by implementing access control, VPNs, and firewall policies.
• Monitor network performance, ensuring high availability and reliability of services.
• Collaborate with internal teams to design and implement network enhancements and upgrades.
• Conduct regular network performance assessments, making recommendations for improvements.
• Maintain up-to-date network documentation, including topology diagrams and device configurations.
• Coordinate with vendors for network-related procurements, installations, and maintenance.
• Provide support for network-related aspects of data center operations and disaster recovery plans.
• Stay current on networking trends and technologies, applying best practices to AAMU's environment.
• Act as a point of escalation for complex networking issues from other teams.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's' degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field and minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in network design, administration, and troubleshooting.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong troubleshooting, communication, team-oriented and project management skills.
• Communicate with senior administrators and vendors' executives regarding technical issues.
• Proficiency with network management tools, firewalls, and networking protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, etc.).
• Strong understanding of security best practices in a networking environment.
• Knowledge and support of wireless environments and wireless security technologies.
• Work experience with enterprise or carrier-class datacenter environments.
• Knowledge of Palo Alto firewall technology.
• Due to the mission critical nature of the systems supported by LAN services, this position will be on call 24 x 7 x 365.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page at
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Do you have a Master's' degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field and minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in network design, administration, and troubleshooting?

• Yes
• No

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