Martin Door is a proud member of the Midland Garage Door Family. Martin Door operates within Midland as an independent company.
Division: Corporate
Department: Office
Reports to: Director of IT
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Summary:
The primary function of this position will be responsible for the design, implementation, management, and support of the company’s hybrid cloud network infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of both on-premises and cloud-based network environments, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance across the hybrid cloud infrastructure. This person will work hands-on with the team to assist in the execution of needs and will be a primary point of contact for internal and external customers. This role will have people management responsibilities for IT staff.
Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and manage network infrastructure to support hybrid cloud environments.
- Ensure robust connectivity between on-premises data centers, hosted and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Implement and maintain network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and access controls.
- Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network issues in a timely manner.
- Perform regular network maintenance and upgrades, including firmware updates and patches.
- Manage cloud network services, such as virtual private clouds (VPCs), subnets, and routing tables.
- Optimize cloud network costs and performance.
- Collaborate with cloud service providers to ensure the best network solutions are in place.
- Manage relationships with IT vendors.
- Implement and enforce network security policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
- Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, changes, and incidents.
- Generate reports on network performance, security incidents, and compliance status.
- Work closely with other teams to support overall IT infrastructure.
- Provide technical support and training to end-users and other IT staff.
- Assist in the development and implementation of disaster recovery plans.
Marginal Duties:
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience with modern cloud computing tools, frameworks and operating models
- Experience with Agile approaches and practices
- Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and security principles.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their networking services.
- Proficiency in network monitoring and management tools.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Professional and courteous demeanor
- High level of confidentiality
- Open communicator who can accept and apply constructive feedback
- Strong customer focus for both internal and external customers
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Dev Ops, MLOps and/or CI/CD practices
- Knowledge of container networking (e.g. Kubernetes)
- Experience with automation and orchestration tools (e.g. Ansible, Terraform)
- Background in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Direct people management responsibilities for dedicated IT resources; responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of staff. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related technical field, and 8-10 years’ experience with progressive responsibilities or; an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully to perform the essential responsibilities and duties as listed above.
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