Manager, Network & Systems Engineering
On-siteBradenton, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Lead a high-performing team of network and systems engineers, fostering technical excellence and managing KPIs, SLAs, and on-call rotations to ensure 24/7 operational readiness for campus-critical infrastructure. Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of wired and wireless networks, server systems, and identity management platforms, while driving security strategy, automation, and cloud adoption across dormitories, academic facilities, and athletic venues. Direct project execution from scope definition through closeout, manage vendor relationships, and serve as the hands-on escalation point for major incidents, collaborating with Athletics, Academics, and Facilities to align solutions with campus program needs.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, systems administration, or a related IT infrastructure discipline
- 3+ years of experience in a people management or team lead role, with demonstrated ability to lead and develop technical staff
- Strong hands-on knowledge of enterprise networking: routing (BGP, OSPF), switching, VLANs, wireless, firewalls, and network security, with demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex issues at the network and systems layer
- Solid working knowledge of systems administration: Windows Server, Active Directory/Entra ID, DNS/DHCP, virtualization (VMware or Hyper-V), and endpoint management
- Experience with identity and access management platforms including Okta or equivalent SSO/IAM solutions
- Proven experience managing technology projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and vendor coordination
- Demonstrated ability to provide clear updates to senior leadership and executive audiences
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills across interconnected network and systems environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and IT service management/ticketing platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira, or equivalent)
- Experience in a large campus, higher education, sports, entertainment, or multi-facility environment
- Relevant industry certifications: CCNP, CCNA, CompTIA Network+/Security+, Microsoft Certified (Azure/M365 Administrator), or equivalent
- Experience with SD-WAN platforms, cloud networking, and hybrid infrastructure environments
- Familiarity with MDM platforms (Microsoft Intune preferred) and endpoint compliance frameworks
- Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, or equivalent)
- Proficiency with network documentation tools (Visio, NetBox, or equivalent) and ITSM platforms
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including IaaS, Azure AD/Entra ID, and hybrid connectivity
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent experience
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Microsoft Certified (Azure/M365 Administrator)
- Experience with SD-WAN platforms, cloud networking, and hybrid infrastructure environments
- Familiarity with MDM platforms (Microsoft Intune preferred) and endpoint compliance frameworks
- Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, or equivalent)
- Proficiency with network documentation tools (Visio, NetBox, or equivalent) and ITSM platforms
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including IaaS, Azure AD/Entra ID, and hybrid connectivity
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent experience
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