Network Engineering Manager - hybrid - onsite 2 days a week

  • Temecula, CA
  • Posted 57 days ago | Updated 4 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
70-85/hr
Full Time

Skills

Network Engineering
Network Operations
Supervision
Recruiting
Project Implementation
Documentation
Management
Network Design
WAN
ISP
Optical Fiber
Switches
Web Applications
Firewall
Cloud Computing
Virtual Private Cloud
DHCP
IoT
Leadership
Network
Information Technology
Computer Science
Cisco
Infrastructure Architecture
Communication
Team Leadership

Job Details

Position Summary:

Seeking a temporary Network Manager/Director-level professional to serve as the Supervisor of Network Infrastructure and Operations. This interim leadership role is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the college's network infrastructure team, ensuring the availability, performance, and security of all network services.
As a temporary head of network operations, this position plays a critical leadership role, supervising a skilled technical team and managing complex infrastructure across multiple campuses.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide direct supervision to the following staff:
oSenior Network Engineer (1)
oNetwork Engineers (2)
oNetwork Technicians (2)
oProfessional Expert (1)
Lead regular team and staffing meetings to maintain communication and alignment on goals
Oversee and coordinate ticket management, project execution, and task assignments
Monitor workload, priorities, and escalations for operational and project-based efforts
Act as the escalation point for technical concerns, decisions, and barriers
Provide weekly updates to the Dean of IT (Katherine Stratton) and key leadership (Brian) on team activity, recommendations, and risks
Support the planning and execution of infrastructure upgrades, system improvements, and security initiatives
Ensure network documentation, procedures, and standards are well-maintained and accessible

Supervised Technology Areas:
Network Infrastructure:
oCampus fiber infrastructure and WAN dark fiber interconnects
o10Gb ISP fiber connections (TVC and SJC campuses)
oCisco-based infrastructure (core, top-of-rack, and edge switches)
oWireless network systems
oNetwork and web application firewalls
oVirtual Private Cloud (VPC) networks and DHCP
oPOTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) lines
Environmental and IoT Technologies:
oUPS systems and environmental monitoring tools
oIoT device connectivity and integration

Preferred Qualifications:
Proven leadership experience in a Network Manager or Director-level role
Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong knowledge of enterprise-level Cisco network systems and infrastructure design
Excellent communication and team leadership skills
Experience in hybrid work environments and distributed teams
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