Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.) · 3 months ago
Manager, IT Engineering
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$65/hr - $68/hr
7+ years expSoftware Guidance & Assistance, Inc. is searching for a Manager, IT Engineering for a contract assignment with one of their premier Insurance Services clients in Hartford, CT. The role involves leading a network engineering team, managing enterprise network operations, and ensuring the delivery of scalable and secure network environments.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of network engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and accountability
Define team goals, track progress, and ensure successful delivery of projects and operational support
Work closely with IT leadership, security teams, and other stakeholders to align network strategies with business needs
Support, manage, and optimize enterprise network, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, VPN, and data center connectivity
Assist with Design and Implementation of Enterprise Network architecture
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network hardware (routers, switches, wireless controllers, access points) and associated software
Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability across network systems
Implement and maintain robust network security measures in collaboration with cybersecurity teams
Lead incident response for network outages and performance issues, providing root cause analysis and preventative recommendations
Evaluate and recommend network technologies, tools, and vendors
Oversee capacity planning, performance tuning, and cost management for network operations
Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams, standards, and procedures
Manage network change control processes to minimize downtime and risk
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of progressive network engineering experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role
Expert-level understanding of: Layer 2/3 networking (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VLANs, STP)
Expert-level understanding of: Network security (VPN, ACLs)
Expert-level understanding of: Wireless networking and controller-based solutions
Expert-level understanding of: DNS, DHCP, Web Application Firewall, NTP, SD-WAN, VPN
Proficiency with network hardware from major vendors (Juniper, Aruba, Cisco, Ivanti, etc.)
Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid architectures
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and documentation abilities
Preferred
Relevant certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent
Experience implementing network automation and monitoring solutions (Python, Ansible, etc.)
Experience in high-availability, mission-critical environments
Company
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.)
SGA is the technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a certified women-owned business.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Peter Taylor
CEO
Andrew Gallagher - CCWP
Senior Vice President - Strategic Partnerships
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