Hybrid Network Operations Manager

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chicago seeks a Manager of Network Administration and Operations to lead a team responsible for the university's wired and wireless networks across the campus. You will oversee configuration, monitoring, incident response, and service reliability, guiding standard operating procedures and documentation.

The role requires 7+ years in network engineering with experience in enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of enterprise network engineering and administration experience.
• Higher education or research IT environments preferred.
• CCNP/CCIE or JNCIP/JNCIE or equivalent certifications valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day configuration, operation, and monitoring of campus wired and wireless networks.
• Manage a team of network administrators and technicians and coordinate with Network Engineering.
• Develop and enforce SOPs, run-books, and change-management processes.

Skills

Campus networking

LAN/WAN routing and switching

Network security

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in CS/IT/EE or related field

Tools

Ansible

Python

REST APIs

Job description

University of Chicago seeks a Manager of Network Administration and Operations to lead a team responsible for the university's wired and wireless networks across the campus. You will oversee configuration, monitoring, incident response, and service reliability, guiding standard operating procedures and documentation.

The role requires 7+ years in network engineering with experience in enterprise environments.