Network and Telecom Manager

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 2 hours ago

Contract Independent

On-site

USD $145,000.00 - 150,000.00 per year

Judge Group, Inc.

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Skills

Enterprise Networks
Virtual Private Network
Load Balancing
High Availability
Regulatory Compliance
Business Continuity Planning
Videoconferencing
Telephony
Video
SIP Trunking
Routing
Routers
Switches
Wireless Communication
Incident Management
Documentation
Collaboration
Application Development
Network Design
Emerging Technologies
Data Centers
Mentorship
Performance Metrics
Professional Development
Computer Science
Information Technology
Computer Networking
Microsoft
Routing Protocols
Border Gateway Protocol
OSPF
EIGRP
SD
WAN
Network Monitoring
SolarWinds
PRTG
Nagios
Python
Ansible
Windows PowerShell
Network Security
Firewall
IDS
IPS
IT Service Management
ServiceNow
JIRA
Service Management
Management
Network
Telecommunications
Communication
Negotiations
Contract Management
Budget Management
Optimization
Change Management
Cisco
Cisco Certifications
Microsoft Azure
Genesys
Cloud Computing
Customer Experience
ITIL
PMP
IaaS
Microsoft Visio
Privacy
Marketing

Summary

Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $145,000.00 USD Annually - $150,000.00 USD Annually
Description:
Network and Telecom Manager

Location: Chicago, IL 60611 (hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time/ Permanent
Experience Level: manager

What You'll Be Doing

Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure across multiple data centers.
Manage Azure networking environments, including virtual networks, ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, and network security groups.
Implement and maintain global load balancing services to ensure high availability and optimal performance.
Ensure network infrastructure meets security, compliance, and business continuity requirements.
Develop and maintain business continuity plans for network and telecom systems.
Optimize and manage Genesys Cloud CX platform for contact center operations.
Oversee Microsoft Teams and Zoom video conferencing and telephony infrastructure.
Lead global telecom support operations, ensuring 24/7 availability and service quality.
Manage voice and video communications systems, including SIP trunking, call routing, and quality monitoring.
Drive cost optimization for telecom services while maintaining service quality.
Design and implement Cisco-based network solutions including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure.
Monitor network performance, capacity, and security across all locations.
Troubleshoot complex network issues and lead incident response efforts.
Implement network automation and optimization strategies.
Maintain comprehensive network documentation and topology diagrams.
Collaborate with Infrastructure Security teams to enforce network security policies and controls.
Partner with Application Development teams to ensure network infrastructure supports business applications.
Manage relationships with carriers, ISPs, and technology vendors globally.
Negotiate contracts and SLAs to optimize cost and performance.
Evaluate emerging technologies and vendors to support business needs.
Coordinate vendor and staff access within data centers.
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing network and telecom support team.
Establish team goals, performance metrics, and professional development plans.
Assist with budget management and cost optimization.
Manage on-call rotation and paging service.
Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring (Must-Haves)

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
10+ years of experience in IT network and telecommunication environments, including planning, implementation, and maintenance.
7+ years of experience leading and managing technical teams.
Strong proficiency with Cisco, Azure networking, Genesys Cloud CX, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.
Expertise in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and SD-WAN technologies.
Experience with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios) and automation (Python, Ansible, PowerShell).
Understanding of network security principles including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and zero-trust architecture.
Experience with ITSM tools (ServiceNow, Jira Service Management).
Proven ability to manage large-scale network and telecom projects with minimal downtime.
Excellent communication skills for technical and executive audiences.
Strong vendor negotiation and contract management experience.
Budget management and cost optimization expertise.
Change management experience in enterprise environments.

Bonus Points (Preferred Skills)

Industry certifications: Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Microsoft Azure Administrator, Genesys Cloud CX Professional, ITIL v4, PMP.
Experience with public cloud infrastructure connectivity.
Familiarity with M365, MS Visio, and MS Project.

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Position Id: 1107874
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Company Info

About Judge Group, Inc.

The Judge Group, is a leading professional services firm specializing in talent, technology, and learning solutions. We consult, staff, train, and solve. Through our work we make people and organizations better.

Our services are successfully delivered through a network of more than 30 offices across the United States, Canada, and India. The Judge Group is proud to partner with the best and brightest companies in business today, including over 60 of the Fortune 100. We serve organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, insurance, government (including aerospace and defense), manufacturing, and technology and telecommunications.

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