Open position - Network Operations manager - M/I Homes

Job Title: Network Operations Manager

M/I Homes, Inc., one of the nation’s leading builders of single-family homes is seeking a Network Operations Manager to join the Corporate Information Systems Team in Columbus, Ohio.

JOB SUMMARY:

Plans, organizes, coordinates, and oversees the daily operation of the company’s enterprise network.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the daily operations of the corporate data center including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, wireless technologies and WAN/LAN network performance.  Also oversees the Help Desk operations.  Act as escalation point for all network related issues.

• Advanced understanding of all aspects of LAN and WAN operation including VPN, routing, network protocols and wide area network technologies.

• Manage, support and lead technical resources that support the network infrastructure to 9 division offices and approximately 125 sales offices.

• Develops and implements standards, procedures and processes for the data center and Help Desk team.

• Estimates project costs and prepares project plans.

• Manages projects, tasks and requests to provide support to end-users.

• Orders, tracks, and documents equipment and licenses.

• Supervises, writes objectives for, monitors progress and evaluates performance of the Networking and Help Desk staff.

• Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures regarding network equipment, maintenance and monitoring.

• Participates in the development of RFP’s and negotiation, administration and evaluation for equipment and services.

• Performs all other duties as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM EDUCATION EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four year college or university; or equivalent work experience of a minimum of 5 years network management and related experience.  3 to 5 years of Supervisory experience.  Must be able to effectively lead and manage teams.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of network administration and operating systems.  Extensive Windows 2003/2008 Administration experience.  Ability to administer, diagnose, and trouble shoot Microsoft Active Directory.  MCSE preferred but not required.  Must have experience in the following areas: administering a Microsoft Exchange 2003 / 2007 Cluster Environment, SQL 2000/2005 Administration,  EMC Clarion support, Veritas Netbackup Administration, Blackberry Enterprise Server administration, managing a WAN/LAN infrastructure with remote nodes/locations and a strong working knowledge of systems management, performance tuning and monitoring tools.  Cisco and VMWare and VOIP experience a strong plus.  Ability to effectively support many systems and users.  Good written and oral communication skills. 

WORK CONDITIONS:

• General office environment.
• Travel to divisions periodically.
• Heavy lifting may be required.
• On call rotation for weekends.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit resumes in confidence to:  www.mihomes.com/careers/