Sr. Manager of Information Technology - Networks - Assured Partners

Overview

The Sr. Network IT Manager is responsible for overseeing the IT network operations, including planning, development, and implementation of technology projects that utilize IT solutions, principles, standards, and best practices. Develops, establishes, and maintains technology standards and procedures. Throughout the project lifecycle, obtains feedback to ensure that project efforts meet customer expectations for contracted time, cost, and performance.

What You'll Do

• Advance enterprise infrastructure technology objectives through the implementation and operations of Enterprise Networks, WAN, and Public Cloud Network Security
• Partner with Lines of Business, Agency, and Corp IT teams to provide technology thought leadership
• Collaborate with Business, Agency, and Corp IT teams to design and deliver technology solutions
• Share best practices with other IT leaders and assist with cross-business activities as needed
• Align programs, projects, and operations to AP’s technology strategic objectives
• Produce regular project reporting to executive leadership and teams
• Ensure adherence to enterprise security standards and regional regulatory policies
• Provide clarity around program scope, goal and expected benefits and communicates effectively
• Escalate project issues/risks to leadership promptly
• Identify and resolve all end user service needs for the region by working with the Corporate leaders
• Manage a portfolio of technology projects by leveraging Agency and Corp IT COEs
• Proactively monitor technology budgets and identify savings opportunities by leveraging enterprise IT vendors
• Manage relationships and coordinate at various levels of regional and corporate staff
• Capture and help prioritize project change requests that can include new requirements, features, functions, operational constraints, regulatory demands, and technical enhancements
• Travel is expected to be 20% in this role.

What's in it For You?

To help you make the best decision for your personal growth, it’s important to us to share a glimpse of what we offer our top asset, our people:   

• Competitive base salary.   
• Generous 30+ Days Comprehensive Paid Time Off Package inclusive of Paid Time Off, 10 Company Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays, 5 Sick Days, and 2 Volunteer Days.
• Health benefit options with you in mind; 5 affordable medical plan options with rates based on your salary, company paid HSA contribution with eligible HSA plan selection, 2 dental plan options offering orthodontia coverage and 3 cleanings per year, and 2 vision plan options.    
• Company match 401(k) plan – 50% up to 6%!   
• Support of your fitness wellness goals! We offer up to 75% off at over 11,000 gyms and fitness centers.    
• Opportunity to prioritize your mental health with 24/7 access to licensed therapists.   
• Pet benefits & discounts.    
• Access to our Employee-led Resource Groups (ERGs) that lend a voice to the variety of demographics represented throughout our company.

What You'll Need

• Experience in managing Local Networks, Wireless, WAN, Azure/AWS, and Firewalls
• Mastery knowledge in VLANs, VPN, SD-WAN, firewall, load balancing, DNS, DHCP, and public cloud environments
• Experience integrating new technology platforms into existing IT infrastructure and security
• Experience with new technology platforms into existing IT infrastructure and security
• Extensive experience in systems architecture and IT security
• Facilitation experience for conducting stakeholder meetings
• Experience and ability to manage a team of offshore/near shore resources
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts.

Education and/or Experience                                             

Bachelor’s degree required, or higher education level, or foreign equivalent, preferably in area with Information Technology or Software Engineering emphasis. 5 to 7 years’ professional experience, preferably in implementing enterprise solutions and infrastructure.  Professional certifications related to networking such as CCNA, CCIE, CCNP, Network+, Security+ etc. preferred.

Grow, with us

AssuredPartners is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion to create a workplace that welcomes and thrives on the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions of all team members. AssuredPartners is bringing the best people and most diverse talent forward to drive growth, innovate and think bigger!