University of Mississippi Medical Center · 13 hours ago
Network Engineering Manager_ Division of Information Systems
Jackson, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Network Engineering Manager to oversee the organization's networking infrastructure. This role involves planning, organizing, and managing network operations while providing leadership and ensuring the implementation of technical standards and new technologies.
EducationHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Possess deep technical knowledge, understanding the business and customer needs to introduce solutions that solve business problems using Technologies and Security Tools: Nexus, Catalyst, ISR Routers, ISE/TACACS, Wireless, ISE, Cisco Prime, FirePower, 2 Factor Authentication, NSX
Manage a team of network engineers and SMEs working with our vendors and network operations team to build, scale, deploy and support our enterprise network infrastructure
Manage Voice over IP infrastructure and service
Work closely with enterprise architecture to ensure alignment plans. Document and promote designated technical standards and pilot the technology. Lead the evaluation and selection of Network products
Ensure that industry best practices are incorporated into standard solutions delivered. Embrace and implement standard configuration and change management processes and practices
Lead the resolution of level 3 incidents, problems, changes, release management efforts to ensure high levels of customer service and SLAs are met
Manage operational costs; conduct near- and long-term financial forecasts for expanded functionality/user base
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. management retains the right to add or change duties at any time
Qualification
Required
Degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) and four (4) years of work experience in communications systems, data center networking design and implementation, cabling/fiber, project management or information technology infrastructure with 1 (one) year of supervisory or leadership experience
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP), or Certified Wireless Networking Expert (CWNE). If not certified, must obtain post-hire within twelve (12) months
Deep understanding of network segmentation and networking protocols (EIGRP, IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QOS)
Data Center Operations and networking experience
Experience leading Voice over IP infrastructure including Call Center implementation
Demonstrated project experience with large-scale networking platforms, applications, automation and services implementations
Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent teamwork and collaborative skills
Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills
Demonstrated leadership (vision/budget/direction/personnel/project management skills)
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations
Strong customer service orientation
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Network Monitoring Systems: Solarwinds Orion NPM, Netflow, Stealthwatch
Load Balancers: Citrix Netscaler
Proven deployment of Network Access Control (NAC) technologies like Cisco ISE
Expertise with network technologies: OSI layers 1-7, Firewalls, Wireless, and Ethernet
Experience with Cisco, Dell, F5, Palo Alto hardware is a plus
Company
University of Mississippi Medical Center
University of Mississippi Medical Center is a school in Jackson. It is a sub-organization of University of Mississippi.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$37M2013-08-22Debt Financing· $37M
Leadership Team
Britt Crewse
Chief Executive Officer - Adult Hospitals
Dodie McElmurray
Chief Executive Officer- Community Hospitals
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