Manager Network Services

Job Description

Overview

Audacy, a multi-platform audio and content and entertainment company is looking for a Manager, Network Services to join their Corporate IT Team.

This opportunity is available in Philly, NYC, Denver, Chicago. Remote is a possibility for an ideal candidate.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:
• Design, develop, and direct the implementation of network solutions to meet the operational and strategic needs of Audacy
• Develop policies, practices, guidelines, and procedures consistent with professional standards, legal / regulatory requirements, and institutional goals
• Work closely with internal customers, IT staff, vendors, cloud providers and consults to coordinate plans for developing projects
• Maintain a roadmap for network services consistent with hardware lifecycle management and informed by future projects that enables effective capital and operational budget forecasts
• Leverage carrier network economies of scale and relationship with telecom expense management provider to effectively leverage robust service provider networks in alignment with providing a highly available network at a balanced price point
• Ensure all network related hardware and software is operating properly and is on supported versions/releases
• Ensure all backups for network devices are recoverable and tested
• Plan for and implement network patching and upgrades for network operating systems and firmware
• Manage, monitor and forecast network capacity
• Generate and present reports regarding network metrics and communicate necessary goals and objectives to company stakeholders
• Management of third party vendors to ensure successful resolution of issues
• Track projects to develop a forecast view of future network utilization and requirements
• Monitor, Identifiy and determine risks regarding security issues and informs management of mitigation options
• Utilize systems management tools to analyze and tune performance of the network infrastructure software, hardware, and circuits to meet business needs
• Assist team members in day-to-day operations as well as mentor other members of the IT team
• Adhere to change management procedures to mitigate the disruption of services to the business
• Provide resolution of technically sophisticated network related issues
• Participate in external forums and independently pursue knowledge of new network management trends

Qualifications

More About You:

Required:
• Demonstrated experience in network switching and routing in large enterprise networks, including spanning tree, segmentation, OSPF, route redistribution, multicast, QoS, and overlay networking
• BS in Information Sciences, a related discipline or equivalent job experience required
• 5-7 years of network engineering, management and design experience in large enterprise environment required
• ITIL Foundations or Practitioner certification preferred
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent networking certification
• Must be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of business priorities and accomplish key business objectives
• Load balancer configuration including certificate management
• Capacity Planning and Network Management
• Proven experience in managing a large scale WAN
• In depth background of VoIP, VPNs, CASB, firewalls, PKI and associated protocols
• Knowledge in operating systems and network security
• A solid knowledge of wireless networks and associated encryption methods
• Solid written and communication skills.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and experience in successfully leading technical projects (Project Management)
• Vendor management experience
• Demonstrated experience teaching and mentoring peers and project teams
• Leadership skills to create team cohesiveness, motivate, and foster a positive environment
• Use of and interpretation of protocol analyzer preferred
• Automation programming and scripting experience preferred
• Cloud Provider Certifications are preferred

Vaccination Requirements

To help promote and ensure the safety of all of our employees and the communities we serve, we require all incoming employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination, which will be kept confidential. If you are not vaccinated, or partially vaccinated currently, but willing to become fully vaccinated, we invite you to still apply.

Audacy is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all and we recognize that some individuals may have a sincerely held religious belief as it pertains to the practice of immunization or a medical disability which may prevent them from becoming vaccinated. Individuals who cannot be fully vaccinated due to a sincere religious belief or medical disability may request an accommodation. We request that you refrain from discussing religious beliefs or medical conditions during the interview process. If you believe you need an accommodation, you will have an opportunity to submit your request during the interview process. All requests for accommodation will remain confidential and reviewed by selected individuals within the HR department. We cannot guarantee that all requests for accommodation will be granted. Please refer to our EEO policy and statement below.

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do:
- Design, develop, and direct the implementation of network solutions to meet the operational and strategic needs of Audacy
- Develop policies, practices, guidelines, and procedures consistent with professional standards, legal / regulatory requirements, and institutional goals
- Work closely with internal customers, IT staff, vendors, cloud providers and consults to coordinate plans for developing projects
- Maintain a roadmap for network services consistent with hardware lifecycle management and informed by future projects that enables effective capital and operational budget forecasts
- Leverage carrier network economies of scale and relationship with telecom expense management provider to effectively leverage robust service provider networks in alignment with providing a highly available network at a balanced price point
- Ensure all network related hardware and software is operating properly and is on supported versions/releases
- Ensure all backups for network devices are recoverable and tested
- Plan for and implement network patching and upgrades for network operating systems and firmware
- Manage, monitor and forecast network capacity
- Generate and present reports regarding network metrics and communicate necessary goals and objectives to company stakeholders
- Management of third party vendors to ensure successful resolution of issues
- Track projects to develop a forecast view of future network utilization and requirements
- Monitor, Identifiy and determine risks regarding security issues and informs management of mitigation options
- Utilize systems management tools to analyze and tune performance of the network infrastructure software, hardware, and circuits to meet business needs
- Assist team members in day-to-day operations as well as mentor other members of the IT team
- Adhere to change management procedures to mitigate the disruption of services to the business
- Provide resolution of technically sophisticated network related issues
- Participate in external forums and independently pursue knowledge of new network management trends

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1pqve-3-16-81-94-42 in your application.