Network Management #007

Responsible for developing business and technology standards and best practices for department. Overall responsibility for all network operations work, including the integration of new network technologies such as wireless. Develops enterprise service levels for data and voice networking equipment and for both in-house and third party software applications. Oversees development of procedures and processes for enterprise network operations. Responsible for ensuring that the enterprise has the capability to support new technologies and maintain high levels of network performance and reliability.

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent

work experience.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work

experience.

Bachelor’s Degree or technical institute degree/certificate in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other

related field. Or equivalent work experience.

A minimum of 10 years of IT and business/industry work experience, with at least 3 years of leadership experience in managing multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects, and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders. Experience in areas such as data communications software and hardware, network administration, support and maintenance.

A minimum of 7 years of IT work experience including managing team(s) responsible for technical servicefor hardware/software engineering, support and maintenance in LAN/WAN and multi-platform environment.

A minimum of 7 years of IT work experience in infrastructure/network environments performing networkplanning, architecture design, engineering (hardware and software) and optimization.

A minimum of 3 years of IT work experience in infrastructure/network environments performing network engineering (hardware and/or software), design, planning and implementation.

A minimum of 3 years of IT work experience in infrastructure/network environments in network design, implementation, administration and support.

A minimum of 3 years of IT work experience in infrastructure/network environments in network operations, support, maintenance and administration.

0 to 1 year of IT work experience in infrastructure/network environments.

Senior level management in network operations and management functions. Has overall responsibility for department decisions and management. Provides strategic direction, coaches and mentors more junior management staff. Accountable for IT functional/departmental results. Frequently reports to a Chief Information Officer or IT Chief Operating Officer.

Middle level management in network operations functions. Works under general direction of senior level management. Typically manages and mentors supervisors, project leaders and/or technical staff. Frequently reports to an IT Chief Operating Officer, Director, Network Operations or Operating Unit IT Executive.

Responsible for network operations and service levels for data and voice networking equipment and software including mainframe equipment, PBX, mid-range and network processing devices. Develops and implements standards, procedures, and processes for the network operations group. Plans and manages the support of new technologies (including wireless), network performance, and reliability. Defines and negotiates service level agreements. Oversees and coordinates the daily activities of the network operations center. Plans for human resources, equipment arrangements, electrical power and cable requirements for telecommunications and information processing equipment.

Responsible for high-level network planning, design, and optimization. Develops strategies and direction for network systems solutions using current and emerging technologies (including wireless). Translates business requirements into network or process designs. Plans and recommends network hardware, systems management software and architecture. Approves and modifies network design and architecture to ensure compliance. Configures and maintains routers, switches, and hubs for the network systems (including wireless). Evaluates and recommends new products, maintains knowledge of emerging technologies for application to the enterprise. Monitors network performance, ensures capacity planning is performed, and is proactive in assessing and making recommendations for improvement. Performs troubleshooting procedures and designs resolution scripts. May take on role of Project Leader for special enterprise-wide assignments.

Assists in the planning, forecasting, implementation, and identification of resource requirements for network systems (including wireless) of moderate complexity. Participates in network planning, network architecture design and engineering. Integrates and schematically depicts communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission and signaling links and protocols into complete network configurations. Evaluates new products, performs network problem resolution and assists in the development and documentation of technical standards and interface applications. Monitors protocol compatibility, performs system tuning and makes recommendations for improvement.

Responsible for designing, installing and troubleshooting network systems (including wireless) to meet the

functional objectives of the business. Involved with the configuration and maintenance of physical and logical network components. Assists in the design of the network architecture, designs the network infrastructure, and plans and designs LAN/WAN/wireless solutions. Performs capacity and resource planning, assessing network risks and contingency planning. Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of network management software; researching, analyzing and implementing software patches or hardware changes to fix any network deficiencies. Provides Tier 2 support. Involved in the evaluation of new products and services, may manage vendor service level agreements.

Monitors, troubleshoots and maintains network (LAN, WAN and wireless) multiplexers, hubs and routers, and uses remote monitoring tools. The duties of this position can be broad and may include such tasks as installing new workstations and other devices, adding and removing individuals from the list of authorized users, archiving files, overseeing password protection and other security measures, monitoring usage of shared resources, and handling malfunctioning equipment. Selects, develops, integrates and implements network management applications for Internet components.

Provides daily operations support and maintenance for network systems (including wireless). Proactively monitors networks to provide stable, dependable network services across multiple platforms. Configures and troubleshoots computer networks. Maintains LAN/WAN/wireless operations by working with network facility and hardware/software vendors to ensure timely problem resolution. Maintains and utilizes network management applications to identify network faults, to ensure the provision of data or other telecommunications access to customers, and the movement of information from one location to the other.

Expert/lead technical role. Defines network architectures and design for the enterprise. Works on multiple projects as a project leader or as the subject matter expert. Works on projects/issues of high complexity that require in-depth knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments. Coaches and mentors more junior technical staff.

Intermediate professional level role. Works on projects/ systems/issues of medium to high complexity surrounding network planning, configuration and optimization. Works on one or more projects as a project team member, occasionally as a project team lead. May coach more junior technical staff.

Intermediate professional level role. Works on projects/systems/issues of medium to high complexity. Provides support in designing, implementing, supporting and maintaining network systems. Works on one or more projects as a project team member, occasionally as a project leader. May coach more junior technical staff.

Intermediate professional level role. Works on projects/systems/issues of medium to high complexity. Provides daily operations support, maintenance and administration for network systems. Works on one or more projects as a project team member, occasionally as a project leader. May coach more junior technical staff.

Learner/entry level role. Works on projects/systems/issues of small to medium

complexity. Provides daily operations support and maintenance for network systems. Works on one project at a time as a project team member. Functions, somewhat independently, under general direction of senior technicians/engineers, supervisors or managers. Generally follows documented procedures and checklists.

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree, or technical institute degree/certificate in Computer Science, Information

Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.