Network operations manager

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Network Operations Manager

The Network Operations Manager is a broadened role within Kimball Electronics Shared Services that reports to the Director of IT Infrastructure and Operations. This role is responsible for providing leadership and technical expertise to the Network Operations Team in administration, management, and support of network hardware and software.

We are a global company with a wide variety of business needs that require IT infrastructure support. We value our environment of mutual trust, personal integrity and accountability, cooperation, sense of family and good humor. We cultivate a style of empowerment, individual initiative and teamwork. We believe that candidates will enjoy our flexibility in maintaining a strong work-life balance.

To be successful, the candidate must possess a positive attitude, excellent English communication skills, ability to handle multiple priorities and projects in order to effectively transform business needs into technical solutions. Applicants must have strong English speaking skills and need to possess a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in IT related field and/or 5+ years of practical work experience and applicable technical training/certifications.

Key Performance Objectives:

Short Term (0-6 months):

• Learn KEI Guiding Principles, philosophies, and cultural attributes
• Establish leadership relationships with Network Operations team
• Develop technical relationships with key IT contacts
• Build and maintain business relationships with Business Unit contacts
• Familiarization with current KEI network environment and processes
• Jumpstart and acclimate into ongoing Network Operations project work
• Acclimate to KEI IT processes, monitoring, and systems
• Integrate into Network Operations off hours production support rotation
• Support business operations and initiatives as needed
• Gain familiarity with IT standards and security practices, maintaining and providing feedback for necessary changes
• Understand existing firewall policy implementation practices and procedures
• Immediate involvement in global deployment of Cisco ISE
• Support growth and discovery in public cloud infrastructure

Mid to Long Term (6+ months):

• Identify opportunities to improve or automate existing KEI processes and systems
• Lead projects for Network Operations team
• Expand existing documentation of processes
• Support Azure infrastructure migration strategy and datacenter exit
• Identify industry trends that KEI could leverage
• Support and implement scripts, processes, and solutions with a goal of building a Continuous Improvement environment
• Expanded familiarity with Network environment and opportunities for improvement to align with KEI business needs including revision of network segmentation strategy and OT network support
• Evaluate needs for tools to better manage, monitor and alert the enterprise network infrastructure

Preferred candidates will have considerable experience and qualifications with the following:

• TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP
• Cisco Catalyst & Nexus Switches
• Cisco Wireless Access Points and Controllers
• Network Security Fundamentals
• Grafana Dashboards
• Palo Alto and Fortiweb Firewalls
• Public Cloud networking
• Global Protect VPN
• Cybersecurity best practices
• Cisco ISE

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Kimball Solutions we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable laws (including, for example, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco).

We are not currently accepting candidates in the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Louisiana, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Wyoming, Virginia

The typical pay range for this role is: $90,000 - $120,000 the actual wages offered will vary based on multiple factors, including experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors.

WHO WE ARE

Kimball Solutions was founded in 1961. We have established ourselves as a global leader in delivering durable electronics and offering contract manufacturing services for a wide range of industries. Our operations are supported by a robust Customer Relationship Management (CRM) model, which provides our customers with convenient access to our global footprint and services throughout the entire product life cycle. We are recognized for our commitment to quality, international standard certifications, financial stability, social responsibility, and long-term relationships, especially in industries that demand rigorous engineering controls and long product life cycles.

WHAT WE DO

We offer our services globally on a contract basis, manufacturing products to our customers’ specifications. Our comprehensive service offerings include:

• Production and testing of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs)
• High-level and final assembly of medical, automotive, and industrial products
• Design services and support
• Supply chain services and support
• Rapid prototyping and new product introduction support
• Product design and process validation and qualification
• Industrialization and automation of manufacturing processes
• Reliability testing (extreme environmental conditions)
• Aftermarket services
• Production and assembly of medical devices, medical disposables, and other non-electronic products
• Drug delivery devices and solutions with and without electronics
• Class 7 and 8 clean room assembly, cold chain, and product sterilization management
• Design engineering and production of precision molded plastics
• Complete product life cycle management

Our Package of Value Our package of value begins with our core competency of producing durable electronics by providing Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), complemented by contract manufacturing services by our Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) for medical disposables, drug delivery solutions, and precision molded plastics. We combine our design and manufacturing expertise with highly integrated processes and procedures to deliver the highest levels of quality and reliability throughout the entire life cycle of our customers’ products. Our award-winning service, global operations platform, and dedication to standardization and teamwork ensure that we consistently meet and exceed our customers' expectations.