Network Operations Manager

Steiner Electric Co.; Elk Grove Village (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-/

Long-term disability insurance

Learning & Development Plans

Coaching & Mentorship

401K with company match

Wellness reimbursement program

Job summary

Steiner Electric is seeking a Network Operations Manager at our Elk Grove Village, IL location with a hybrid work environment. You will oversee network performance, security, and reliability, lead SOC-related responses, and drive data-center strategy, while collaborating with IT and third-party teams.

Requirements include 5–7 years’ experience in network infrastructure, firewalls, data centers, and VOIP, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years managing network infrastructure with firewalls, routers, switches, data centers, and VOIP.
• Experience with failover, backup, and disaster recovery plans.
• Experience selecting cyber threat prevention solutions.
• Experience managing on-premise and cloud data centers, WAN/LAN.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily performance, availability, security, and reliability of network infrastructure.
• Own the business continuity and cyber threat plan; test the plan.
• Recommend infrastructure changes to support growth.
• Manage day-to-day network issues with IT and third-party teams.
• Support cyber threat responses including SOC alerts.
• Manage WAN/LAN; troubleshoot and resolve network issues.
• Procure and renew hardware, software, and support services.
• Develop a 3-year infrastructure strategy for data centers.
• Communicate project status using project management software.
• Translate technical information into user-friendly language.

Skills

Network management

Cyber security

Disaster recovery

Failover planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Troubleshooting

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Office-based role at our Elk Grove, IL location with remote work from home.

Are you a positive, ambitious, outgoing individual with impeccable people skills?

Do you have a passion for taking ownership to implement new growth initiatives?

Does working in a highly engaged organization, one that’s committed to growth, collaboration and innovation interest you?

ABOUT US:

Steiner Electric is a family-owned company founded in 1916. Steiner Electric is the 35th largest electrical supply business in the country, with locations in Greater Chicago area, Northern Illinois, and Northwest Indiana. We represent many of leading manufacturers in the industry. Our team services customers with standard electrical and industrial supplies and represent automation products, motors and drives, energy management, and custom products. Steiner is a close family culture with a strong commitment to customer service, values, integrity and community service.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Competitive compensation plans
• Hybrid work environment
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Learning & Development Plans
• Coaching & Mentorship
• 401K with company match
• Wellness reimbursement program

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The primary responsibility of the Network Operations Manager is to oversee the daily performance, availability, security, and reliability of our network infrastructure, managing teams and systems to minimize downtime and ensure optimal uptime. Own the business continuity and cyber threat plan. Recommend infrastructure changes to accommodate growth of the company.

• Manage day-to-day network issues partnering with IT team and 3 rd party network engineering teams.
• Support cyber threat responses including supporting the HelpDesk team with SOC alerts.
• Manage the wide area and local area networks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues by identifying causes, determining solutions, and communicating resolutions to team members and users.
• Manage and update the business continuity and cyber threat plan, including testing the plan.
• Manage hardware, software, and support services purchases and renewals.
• Develop and recommend 3-year infrastructure strategy for data centers.
• Communicate and track project status using project management software.
• Communicate technical information and solutions in both technical and user-friendly language.

WHAT WE'LL NEED FROM YOU:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5-7 experience managing network infrastructure along with technical knowledge and experience with firewalls, routers, switches, data centers, and VOIP architectures.
• Experience developing failover strategies, backup solutions, and disaster recovery plans.
• Experience selecting and implementing cyber threat prevention solutions.
• Experience managing on-premise and cloud data centers, wide area networks, and local area networks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, especially within cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment. We employ people without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.