NETWORK MANAGER
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Salary : $89,793.60 - $123,697.60 Annually Location : Gastonia, NC Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 01629 Department: Information Technology Division: Technology Services/Infrastructure Opening Date: 05/06/2025 Closing Date: 8/31/2025 5:00 PM Eastern FLSA: Exempt General Definition of Work Performs complex, advanced technical and administrative work on the core technology infrastructure systems; plans, directs and designs the IT network while also managing the teams responsible for maintaining the network; does related work as required. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Assistant Director of Information Technology. Supervision is exercised over assigned personnel. Essential Functions/Duties Ensures redundancy in the network and server availability, as well as a high functioning client machines.20%Supervises and coordinates the planning, procurement, implementation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure network systems to align with the City's strategic goals and objectives.20%Assist with leading the ongoing development, testing, and execution of disaster recovery objectives and expectations.10%Ensures the data center environments are secure and ensures critical operations and data files network configuration files are backed up and stored off-site.5%Oversee team projects through the entire project life cycle from analysis, research, and design, configuration, testing/quality assurance, documentation, deployment, maintenance, and support.10%Determines action for any system problem, hardware problem, or usage problem whereby the integrity of the systems could be compromised.5%Review data center architecture and ensure it will support current system readiness service levels, disaster recovery requirements, compliance requirements, and future growth.5%Makes recommendations for major and/or minor improvements in effectiveness and efficiency that align with the City's strategic goals and objectives.5%Responsible for establishing strong partnerships with vendors and participating in agreement negotiations.5%Create an efficient work environment that is conducive to teamwork, collaboration, and encourages good communication between employees and management.5%Budget / Fiscal responsibility.5%Supervises, trains and mentors staff to enhance performance;5% Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough technical knowledge of networking, server and client computing, as well as virtualization, firewalls, routers and more; Thorough knowledge of regulatory and security control requirements; Thorough knowledge of network security technologies and platforms; Through knowledge of network protocols and configurations; Through knowledge of data and voice networks; Exemplary communication skills to strategize, plan and collaborate with both higher and lower-level colleagues; Thorough knowledge of effective documentation methodologies and technical writing ability; Proven ability to plan, develop, implement and maintain the core infrastructure components; Demonstrate technical aptitude, analytical skills, organizational skills, problem identification and troubleshooting skills, Creativity and critical thinking skills; Establish and meet deadlines; Prioritize and manage multiple projects according to IT leadership. Education/Experience/Physical Demands/Special Requirements/Additional Information Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in information technology, or related field and considerable experience in the configuration and maintenance of highly complex core infrastructure systems. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A valid driver's license is required. The physical activity of this position includes: Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal spoken word levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts. Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. The physical requirements of this position: Office Environment Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Office environment work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are categorized as office environment if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other Office Environment Work criteria are met. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform one or more of the following: preparing and analyzing data and figures; accounting; computer terminal; extensive reading. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None: The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in a typical office or administrative work environment). Drug screening and criminal background check required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Gastonia is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We value diversity and promise to honor your experiences, perspective, and unique identity. The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/H High Deductible Health Plan with HSA Dental Vision Life Supplemental Insurance Plans Pension (Local Government Employees' Retirement System) 401(k) 457 Short-term/Long-term Disability Dependent Care Plan Employee Assistance Program On-Site Health Clinic Employee Educational Assistance Program Sick Leave (12 days per year) Initial Employment Vacation: Starting at 12 days per year Holidays (11 days per year) Personal Day (1 day per year) A comprehensive list of benefits can be found online at