It Network Manager

NPR

Washington, United States
$158,500 - $180,000; not specified; comprehensive ...
Hybrid permitted (2 days onsite)
Cisco aci, catalyst, nexus, firepower
Sd-wan and meraki platforms
Storage area networking (san)
NPR is seeking an IT Network Manager to oversee its network infrastructure, particularly in optimizing real-time media transport. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in enterprise networking, strong leadership skills, and technical expertise in Cisco technologies

Job Summary

  • Manage and support enterprise network infrastructure including Cisco ACI, Catalyst and Nexus switches, Firepower (FTD), SD-WAN, Routers and Meraki platforms.
  • Collaborate with broadcast engineering teams on implementing and maintaining a high-availability IP broadcast network that carries low-latency, real-time audio and video traffic for NPR’s daily content production and live transmission.
  • NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, vision, life/accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings.

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NPR is seeking an IT Network Manager to oversee its network infrastructure, particularly in optimizing real-time media transport. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in enterprise networking, strong leadership skills, and technical expertise in Cisco technologies.

Salary

$158,500 - $180,000; Not specified; comprehensive benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cisco ACI, Catalyst, Nexus, Firepower
  • SD-WAN and Meraki platforms
  • Storage Area Networking (SAN)
  • IP broadcast network for real-time media
  • BGP and EIGRP routing protocols
  • SolarWinds and Cisco Nexus Dashboard

Nice-to-have

  • passion for seamless media delivery
  • collaboration with production teams
  • culture of high availability and security
  • translating broadcast requirements to architecture

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in enterprise networking
  • 3+ years in a network leadership or management role
  • Cisco CCNP or CCIE certification preferred
  • Experience with PTP, SMPTE ST 2110, multicast, and QoS
  • Experience with ThousandEyes

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