Network Release Manager

We are looking for Network Release Manager for our client in Naperville, IL.

Job Title: Network Release Manager

Job Location: Naperville, IL

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $45.00hr - $50.00hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• University degree/college diploma or equivalent.
• 5-10 years of demonstrated Network Release Project Management experience delivering fault tolerant data and voice network infrastructure solutions including Hardware, Software, Services, and Support.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Cisco routers, Cisco switches, DNA Center, Cisco ICE /Aruba Clearpass, F5 Load Balancers, BT DNS/DHCP, Ixia (Anue), Ivanti (Pulse Secure VPN), Broadcom (BlueCoat) Proxy, Aruba Controllers CAPs, IAPs / WiFi, Checkpoint and Juniper Firewalls.
• Experience upgrading code and/or configuring 2960, 3650, 3750, 3800, 3900, 4500, C9300s, C9500s, C9600s, 5Ks, 77Ks, N9Ks, or similar model switches.
• Experience upgrading code and/or configuring 1800, 2800, 3800, and ASR1000, ASR1002 or similar model routers.
• Experience upgrading Checkpoint FWs, Junos OS code and/or configuring SRX /1500, or current models.
• Knowledge and familiarity with BGP, OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, L3-7 switching, HSRP, VoIP and Multicast.
• Experience with Carrier / Telco WAN technologies including MPLS, AVPN, SD-WAN, VPN, Broadband, 5G/LTE, Point-to-Point, SONET, OC3, DS3, T1, PRI, and POTS.
• Understanding of Network Tools such as SPACE, STRM, Tufin, Lotus Notes (WorkTrack), and ServiceNow CHG MGT.
• Good working knowledge of Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), Microsoft Project, Visio, Outlook, SharePoint, Office 365, and Skype for Business.

Responsibilities:

• Create release plans, test checklists or pre/post validation for network and business applications.
• Develop rollout trackers/schedules and coordinate contents of the release package.
• Create roll-back and recovery plans.
• Create release packages and prepare for deployment.
• Evaluate and communicate any expected impact to service levels due to release.
• Manage and coordinate promotion/release into production.
• Communicate release progress through success or reasons for rollback.
• Evaluate release management performance based on established criteria such as elapsed time, level of automation, and percentage of successful on-time releases.
• Manage and coordinate go/no-go release decision making.
• Facilitate, request to raise, and record change requests.
• Submit standard intake for PM, Info Sec, partners, business testers, and additional resources when appropriate.
• Manage, coordinate, and facilitate network team members, 3rd party vendors for releases, and business testers.
• Manage and coordinate project assessment, network design, timelines, budget, quotes execution, and change order requests.
• Participate in the development of Project Plans in respect to network solution delivery.
• Track financials through the life cycle of the project.
• Provide weekly timesheet/progress reports, project portfolio updates, and timely escalations on project obstacles to management.

Nice to Have:

• Project Management Professional Certification.
• Knowledge of ITIL standards as they relate to incident, problem, and change management concepts.

Skills:

• Network Release Management.
• Project Management.
• Cisco Routers.
• Cisco Switches.
• DNA Center.
• Cisco ICE.
• Aruba Clearpass.
• F5 Load Balancers.
• Checkpoint Firewalls.
• Juniper Firewalls.
• BGP.
• OSPF.
• SD-WAN.
• MPLS.
• ServiceNow.
• ITIL.

Qualification And Education:

• University degree or college diploma.
• 10+ years of professional experience.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities