IT Infrastructure Network & Telecommunications Manager
Position Summary
The IT Infrastructure Network & Telecommunications Manager is a working
manager’s role that will oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of BCCC’s network and telecommunications systems. The manager
must be able to lead the highly technical staff (Juniper and Microsoft based) and work directly with the tools should the need arise, while
being responsible for project management leadership across the enterprise. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of the
college's IT infrastructure and telecommunications systems, supporting the institution's mission and goals.
Job Description
This role involves both technical and managerial responsibilities, ensuring the efficient operation and
implementation of the network, systems, servers, and communication technologies, to include Wi-Fi infrastructure and operations. The Manager
will lead and mentor a team of highly technical professionals in executing the department's plans to align the network, systems &
communications architecture with our mission and evolving business needs of the institution.
Reporting to the Chief Information
Officer (CIO), the manager leads a team responsible for voice, data, and video communications, network architecture, and infrastructure
services. The role includes strategic planning, vendor management, and direct technical acumen to maintain high availability and performance
of IT systems.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Design, implement, and manage campus-wide network infrastructure
(LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi) - Oversee VoIP systems, video conferencing platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams), and telecom services
- Manage
network security protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems - Coordinate with vendors for hardware/software procurement
and support - Supervise infrastructure upgrades, cabling projects, and equipment installations
- Monitor system performance
and troubleshoot outages or bottlenecks - Maintain documentation for network topology, telecom configurations, and change logs
- Lead disaster recovery and business continuity planning for IT infrastructure
- Collaborate with academic departments to
support classroom technology needs - Ensure compliance with state and federal IT regulations
Leadership and Management Duties
- Manage a team of engineers and administrators, which includes training,
evaluating, supervising, and mentoring employees - Conduct performance evaluations, formal and informal coaching and recommend
actions/solutions - Meet with staff to identify new opportunities with technologies at the institution and implement systems to
ensure stability, reliability, and to create efficiencies - Plan and implement best practices and industry standard technical
designs to ensure the continuous operation of the network infrastructure. Serve as MS Teams Administrator - Develop and maintain
systems within an enterprise security environment, managing security audits, vulnerability and threat assessments and directing responses to
network or system intrusions - Manage and maintain firewalls, developing network security policies and procedures to ensure
appropriate security management protocol - Evaluate the network infrastructure to ensure adequate capacity and technical capability;
forecast network demand; design and support the institutions remote access and mobility infrastructure - Develop and maintain
systems within the institution to include security implications and vulnerability to lead, oversee and direct responses to network or system
intrusions; assist in developing and implementing network security policies and procedures - Lead and/or provide guidance for
advanced technical work in the design, acquisition, installation, integration, operation, and maintenance of the college's integrated
enterprise application, server/systems, and network infrastructure - Support the evolution of VMware virtualization tools (Citrix,
VPN, WLAN, and BES) and associated infrastructure, maintaining current and detailed word documentation including, but not limited to,
diagrams, schematics, and a system integration matrix - Collaborate with BCCC departments to ensure that their infrastructure needs
are met and aligned with the institution’s strategy and guidelines - Manage the telecommunications and communications
infrastructure, budgets, and billing to include wired (PBX and VOIP) and cellular/mobile communications - Assist with the
preparation of the IT capital and operational expense budgets, collaborating with the development team on projects across the
enterprise - Assist the CIO with the preparation of quarterly and yearly business reports
- Other related duties as
assigned
Required Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s
degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Experience:
- Five (5) years of experience in IT infrastructure and telecommunications management, which should
include:- Network and Server Operations
- Microsoft Azure,
- Windows Active Directory, and
- Cloud computing
environments - Technical Experience with regards to the following:
- Cisco Call Manager, Microsoft Teams, Zoom video
conferencing - Network switches, routers, firewalls (Cisco, Fortinet, etc.)
- PowerShell, SharePoint, Active Directory
- Fiber optics and structured cabling systems
- Cisco Call Manager, Microsoft Teams, Zoom video
Certification(s) –
Minimum of one required (verification must be provided at the time of application)
- CompTIA Network+
- Microsoft Certified: Teams Administrator
- CCNA/CCNP
- ITIL Foundation
Certification - Other technical certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in
computer science, Information Technology, or a related technical field - Ten (10) years of experience in IT infrastructure, with a
minimum of eight (8) years in a managerial experience - Experience managing network infrastructure projects
- Juniper or
Cisco certification - Familiarity with administration of routers, switches, and wireless technologies, preferred is Aruba
- Experience working within a college/university setting
Work Environment
- Office-based with occasional travel across campus buildings
- Frequent interaction with classrooms, data closets, and server
rooms - May require after-hours support for emergencies or upgrades
- Collaborative, fast-paced, and mission-driven college
setting