Hiring: Manager, Network & Systems Engineering Company: IMG Academy Location: Bradenton, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:34:03 Employment Type: Full-time / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Ansible, Azure, Azure AD, BGP, DNS, IAM, IaaS, Jira, Microsoft Office, Okta, Project Management, Python, ServiceNow, Systems Engineering, Vendor Management, Visio, Windows Server About the job Experience: •7+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, systems administration, or a related IT infrastructure discipline •3+ years of experience in a people management or team lead role, with demonstrated ability to lead and develop technical staff Required Skills: •Team & Operational Leadership •Lead, mentor, and manage a team of network and systems engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. •Establish and monitor KPIs, SLAs, and service metrics across network operations, systems uptime, and infrastructure reliability. •Manage staffing schedules, workload prioritization, and on-call rotations to ensure 24/7 operational readiness for campus-critical systems. •Conduct regular performance reviews, provide coaching and development plans, and identify training opportunities aligned to team and departmental goals. •Oversee the design, deployment, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of campus-wide wired and wireless network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, switching, routing, and wireless systems. •Ensure network reliability, redundancy, and security across all campus environments, including dormitories, academic facilities, athletic venues, and administrative buildings. •Lead the planning and execution of network refresh and upgrade cycles, including hardware lifecycle management and capacity planning. Qualifications: •Strong hands-on knowledge of enterprise networking: routing (BGP, OSPF), switching, VLANs, wireless, firewalls, and network security, with demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex issues at the network and systems layer •Solid working knowledge of systems administration: Windows Server, Active Directory/Entra ID, DNS/DHCP, virtualization (VMware or Hyper-V), and endpoint management •Proven experience managing technology projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and vendor coordination •Demonstrated ability to provide clear updates to senior leadership and executive audiences •Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills across interconnected network and systems environments •Excellent written and verbal communication skills •Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and IT service management/ticketing platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira, or equivalent) •Relevant industry certifications: CCNP, CCNA, CompTIA Network+/Security+, Microsoft Certified (Azure/M365 Administrator), or equivalent •Operational familiarity with MDM platforms (Microsoft Intune preferred) and endpoint compliance frameworks Compensation: •Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!