Network Engineer Manager (Buffalo, NY)

Hodgson Russ LLP; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Pension plan

Job summary

Hodgson Russ LLP is seeking a Network Engineer Manager to lead the design, operation, and security of the firm’s network infrastructure from the Buffalo office. You will oversee ongoing network maintenance and lifecycle management while applying best practices for availability, performance, and security.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a technology field and at least six years of progressive network experience, with strong leadership and communication skills to manage a busy IT group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS, or related field is required.
• Six years of full-time network administration or engineering experience with increasing responsibility is required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with SME for network incidents and changes.

Responsibilities

• Design, lead, and sustain the firm’s network infrastructure.
• Manage day-to-day network engineering operations, including standards, patches, and procedures.
• Oversee installation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of network systems and related resources.
• Provide technical leadership for incident and problem management, change execution, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Network design

Leadership

Incident management

Security best practices

Networking protocols

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Cisco hardware

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Join our team as a Network Engineer Manager and play a critical role in designing, leading, and sustaining a secure, high-performing network infrastructure that supports our business operations and growth. Hodgson Russ LLP, a regional law firm with 230+ attorneys in 10 offices, is seeking a Network Engineer Manager to join our busy Information Technology group, resident in the Buffalo office. In this role, you will be responsible for the planning, design, and ongoing operation of the firm’s network infrastructure, translating business and technology requirements into scalable, secure, and reliable network solutions. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage day-to-day network engineering operations, including standards, enhancements, patches, and operating procedures, to optimize availability, performance, security, and functionality.
• Oversee the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management of network systems, subsystems, and related resources supporting the firm’s internal environment, including communications equipment and end-user connectivity.
• Serve as the network Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing technical leadership and direction for incident and problem management, change execution, and strategic initiatives.
• Supervise assigned staff by setting priorities, coaching performance, ensuring documentation and compliance, and enforcing security and operational best practices.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited for a professional who thrives on challenges, excels in organization, time and resource management, and is an effective communicator. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, business, informatics, or a related technology field is required, along with at least six years of full-time experience in network administration or network engineering with progressively more senior and complex responsibilities.

Hodgson Russ offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more. At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position, if the successful applicant is based in Buffalo is $83,700 to $102,600. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience and skill level.

Hodgson Russ LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, familial status, or any other legally protected basis. https://www.hodgsonruss.com/about-diversity.html.