Network Manager

LOCALS TO VA, HYBRID & IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS

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

Administers, maintains, and upgrades all of the County's servers

Administers and maintains County's server infrastructure, storage area networks (SANs), backup systems, and data recovery

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

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