Information Technology Manager (Network Services)

Description

• Conduct regular risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and develop remediation plans for network assets.
• Take the lead in managing and responding to network-related incidents and facilitate post-incident reviews to enhance our response strategy.
• Establish robust logging, monitoring, and alerting mechanisms for early detection of threats.
• Collaborate with the cybersecurity team to enforce network security policies and controls, ensuring robust protection against threats
• Assist in Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) activities to ensure operational stability during disruptions.
• Manage firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and implement network segmentation strategies.
• Oversee the integrity and robustness of network systems to ensure seamless operation and support for our business objectives. This includes overseeing the daily operations of LAN/WAN environments, firewalls, wireless networking systems.
• Actively participate in strategic IT planning initiatives and contribute to the development of infrastructure roadmaps.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOX, and others as applicable).
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal performance and uptime. Manage and deploy Intune for enhanced device and application management.
• Assist in the management of vendor relationships, oversee IT contracts, and assist in facilitating the procurement processes for network and security technologies.
• Design and implement high-availability network architecture to support business continuity and facilitate growth.
• Work alongside the team to develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Information Technology Manager (Network Services) with a strong background in cybersecurity to lead the design, implementation, and management of our network and assist in cyber security initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Director, Technology Strategy and Operations, this position will play a role in maintaining a secure, reliable, and scalable environment that supports business operations and protects against evolving cyber threats. The ideal candidate will be both technically hands-on and strategically minded, with experience managing teams, vendors, and network security initiatives.

• Strong understanding of Intune, Azure EntraID platform, TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and SD-WAN is preferred
• Experience in network administration and architecture is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or similar is required or four (4) years directly related professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, in addition to the (5) years’ experience required below.
• Experience in network security or cyber security is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a network security or cybersecurity focused role.
• Hands-on experience with firewall rule design, VPNs, and NAC (Network Access Control) is preferred.
• Deep understanding of physical and virtual firewall architecture is preferred.
• Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS Controls, Zero Trust architecture) is preferred.
• Professional certifications: CCNP, CISSP, CISM, Fortinet NSE, or equivalent is preferred.

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Paid holidays
• 401(a) Retirement Plan (6% of employee’s salary funded by GDC)
• 457(b) Retirement Plan – (Pre-Tax Salary Contributions Elected by Employees)
• Commuter Benefits
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefits subject to employee contributions
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Competitive Salary
• Earned Vacation (20 days per year) and Sick Time (12 days per year)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance