Manager, Regional MCN Deployments – Network Practice Office

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a regional team of Network Solutions Architects.

• Develop and implement training programs focusing on network design, mobile backhaul, and security.

• Manage the design and integration of ASTRO P25 LMR networks with client enterprise applications.

• Ensure the deployment of intricate LAN/WAN designs utilizing Motorola Solutions and third-party vendor equipment.

• Provide escalation and tier-3 troubleshooting support for complex network and mobile backhaul challenges.

• Offer regional design guidance for P25-LMR, LTE, Smart Public Safety, and enterprise application transport networks.

• Supervise layer-1 and layer-2 transport media design specifications, including fiber and microwave technologies.

• Collaborate on bid strategies, project implementations, and regional resource allocation for NSAs.

• Review and present sophisticated technical system designs to clients and engineering leadership.

• Uphold documentation standards for both high-level and detailed network designs.

• Manage network infrastructure security audits and enforce best testing practices.

• Assess third-party vendor equipment and advise on future investments in mobile backhaul technology.

• Advocate for software tools and automation to enhance network design and deployment processes.

• Address customer, team, and project needs through regional travel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience in managing technical engineering teams within a mission-critical or public safety setting.

• Legal authorization to work indefinitely in the U.S.

• Employer work permit sponsorship is not available.

• Experience in managing, leading, or mentoring technical engineering teams in a mission-critical environment.

• Willingness to travel 25–50% within the Mid-West and Western Regions of the U.S.; occasional travel outside the region may be necessary.

• Proficiency in guiding the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and virtualized servers.

• JNCIA, NRS I, or equivalent industry-recognized certification is preferred.

• Extensive knowledge of BGP, OSPF, ISIS, MPLS, and G8032 ring protection.

• Familiarity with equipment from Juniper, Nokia, HP, and Fortinet.

• Understanding of Metro Ethernet, Frame-Relay, Ethernet, SONET, fiber, copper, and microwave technologies.

• Experience with Motorola ASTRO 25 architecture is preferred.

• Skills in scripting/programming for network automation are preferred.

• Proficient with Microsoft Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google applications.

• Experience with Network Management Applications such as SolarWinds, JUNO-Space, Nokia NFMP, and Provision is advantageous.

• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and third-party service professionals.

🏝️ Benefits

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical benefits

• Dental benefits

• Vision benefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Generous Paid Time Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Parental & Family Leave

• Referral Payment Plan