Job Details

Director of Enterprise Network

Job ID: 261158
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Division of Information Technology (IT) Services

Job Summary

The Director of Enterprise Networking is responsible for the strategic direction, implementation and ongoing support of all network engineering and network infrastructure to drive collaboration and productivity across the University. Critical aspects include providing leadership, guidance, standards, and people development to the entire network group across all campuses. This role requires a strong focus on strategic planning, road mapping, vendor management, documentation, asset management, improving and standardizing existing processes and technology, as well as aligning technology solutions with desired business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Networking and Telecom teams to achieve a high-performing organizational area that delivers effectively, efficiently, and reliably to business needs
• Maintain a strong relationship with all other IT units to align solution roadmaps and resources in the interest of the overarching IT strategy
• Collaborate with IT leaders and business units to plan network infrastructure refresh cycles that ensure uptime and reliability for the business, while capacity planning for future growth
• Partner with IT leadership to help develop the IT budget for areas of responsibility
• Leverage excellent time management skills to manage multiple priorities, simultaneously
• Responsible for the architecture, roadmap, design, standardization, availability, security, and support of all network infrastructure devices and services
• Oversee strategic planning, creation, execution, and completion of projects that align with the business needs, continuity, and growth of the University

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Master's Degree

Preferred Experience

• Seven (7) or more years of work-related experience

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with Experience

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to work well in a diverse and inclusive environment through commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Articulates strategy and ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Negotiates and works with vendors and consultants
• Substantial experience in IT operations
• Demonstrates ability to lead teams of technology professionals in a university environment
• Possesses a passionate, honest, positive, mission-driven, and self-directed personality
• Manages competing demands and adapts to frequent changes
• Creates/develops and implements programs, plans/goals, policies, and procedures
• Uses independent judgement and efficient multitasking
• Meets deadlines, often under pressure

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, VLANs, wireless networking, and network security
• Proficient in network design, architecture, and implementation, with a strong understanding of scalable and high-availability network solutions
• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools, such as SNMP, NetFlow, Cisco DNA Center, and network performance analysis.
• Strong understanding of information security principles and best practices, including firewalls, VPNs, access controls, and vulnerability management.
• Understanding of the technology and service needs of a large and diverse enterprise network and the evaluation of appropriate solutions
• Knowledge and experience in mitigating IT enterprise security risks
• Learns and adapts to new technologies and facilitates solutions for customer needs or issues
• Remains current on technology changes to respond quickly to customer issues

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Shows evidence of strong leadership skills
• Provides excellent team building and development skills
• Possesses creative problem solving skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin on July 26, 2023.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in an office environment
• Work week may extend beyond 40 hours
• Evening and weekend work may be required
• Occasional travel required
• This is a supervisory position.
• This role is considered a position of trust.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education & Credit

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=261158&PostingSeq=1







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