Manager, Network Infrastructure Operations
Company: Santander Holdings USA Inc
Location: Sachse
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Dallas, United States of America
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
The Network Manager, Infrastructure Engineering is responsible for
the overall management and support of the Company's Networking
Infrastructure Operations to support; virtualization platforms,
cloud based servers, information architecture, enterprise storage
solutions, end-point device management and desktop strategies,
local and wide area network, operating systems, system
administration, voice services, security, and data center
infrastructure and services. Performs in a management role working
with enterprise architect for all matters relating to IT
infrastructure.
Designs analyze and support the company's networking information
technology structure, systems, and processes. Acquires, designs,
implements, and operates the company's information technology
networking resources. Supports day to day operations of the
networking infrastructure. Deploys, acquire, maintains and ensures
the security of information technology assets. Plans and tests
processes to ensure compliance with system requirements, business
objectives, security standards, and other technical
requirements.
Responsibilities:
Support all of Santander's Networking infrastructure to provide
consistent networking services for client foundation for the
Santander Consumers infrastructure core in multiple Data Centers.
(This is inclusive of Server, Storage, Database, VMware,
Networking, and Citrix)
Responsible for the analysis of the networking infrastructure
systems, and engineering needs throughout the Santander network
Network Infrastructure product evaluations and selection, work with
business partners on vendor selection, design, architecture,
implementation, product/platform lifecycle, and on-going
support.
Responsible for planning, implementation, and establishment of
operational and maintenance programs to deliver best-in-class
platform infrastructure. (Includes optimizing all aspects of
infrastructure eco-system, including performance, resiliency,
availability, resource utilization, disaster recovery, life-cycle,
patching, and innovation.)
This person will drive the implementation of standards and
lifecycle processes
Managing Direct Reports drives successful day-to-day operations of
the Networking infrastructure engineering staff, security,
disparate technologies, infrastructure, and system design, hardware
planning, and tracks and reports infrastructure engineering
computing metrics.
Identify and create necessary metrics to recommend improvements
across infrastructure platforms and systems.
Lead the program responsible for the modernization and upgrade of
the Santander's Networking environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the
ability to explain IT concepts and technologies to business leaders
and business concepts to IT and PMO staff
Hire and retain top talent. Create a learning organization and
continuously develop/grow talent on the team.
Act as Delivery Lead on key projects ensuring the overall success
in achieving our business objectives across functional teams and
partners through managing risk, blockers, schedule, and budget.
Take the initiative to challenge and improve the status quo
Ensures high levels of performance and availability of network
systems.
Establishes, implements, and ensures compliance with all networking
security standards and policies.
Manages subordinate employees and contract staff. Is responsible
for the strategic guidance, development and evaluation of
employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance
with Santander's policies and applicable laws.
Experience:
10-15 years' experience in building and managing Networking
Technology Infrastructure and Operational environments.
10+ years of hands on networking support with Cisco routing and
switching technologies.
Other relevant technologies include FireMon, F5 Networks
10+ years' experience leading teams and employee management
10+ years' experience managing vendors
10+ year's working on networking, and networking security
technologies such as; IPS, IDS, VPN's, NAC, Wireless standards and
protocols, network routing and switching technologies in a global
infrastructure
Skills & Abilities:
Technical expertise in multiple infrastructure platforms
Demonstrated project management experience
Ability to build and maintain high performance teams
Demonstrated ability to lead in an open team-based environment
IT budgeting and financial management
Demonstrated ability to make decisions and recommendations on
complex issues and present to senior management
Understands global network and related technologies and execute
improvements, technology refresh programs, consolidations and
optimizations relative to the shift of network data from internal
data centers to cloud services.
Excellent problem solving, decision making, and prioritization
skills balancing multiple demands in a dynamic environment
Excellent attention to detail, quality, and follow-through;
commitment to continuous improvement and the elimination of
performance variability
Demonstrated ability to think analytically and independently,
providing the thought leadership necessary to introduce incremental
and evolutionary change
Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing requirements with
a flexible and creative approach to brainstorming, troubleshooting,
and problem solving
Advanced knowledge and skills across networks, servers, databases,
cloud services, security, and other related disciplines
Advanced knowledge of systems architectures and information
security practices
Demonstrated ability to work under high pressure situations
calmly
Strong and efficient problem-solving and analytical skills
Education:
Bachelor's Degree: in Finance, Business, Information
Management/Information Technology,
Mathematics, Engineering or equivalent field or equivalent work
experience
Master's Degree: in Computer Science/Software Engineering or
equivalent field a plus
Certifications in Networking technologies a plus
Diversity & EEO Statements: At Santander, we value and respect
differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity
of our teams. We actively encourage everyone to apply.
Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any
other characteristic protected by law.
Working Conditions: Frequent Minimal physical effort such as
sitting, standing and walking. Occasional moving and lifting
equipment and furniture is required to support onsite and offsite
meeting setup and teardown. Physically capable of lifting up to
fifty pounds, able to bend, kneel, climb ladders.
Employer Rights: Employer Rights: This job description does not
list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your
supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be
evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed
in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this
job description at any time. This job description is not a contract
for employment and either you or the employer may terminate at any
time for any reason.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science (BS)
COMPETENCIES Data Center Energy Practitioner (DCEP) - Association
for Financial Professionals Bachelor of Science (BS) English
Primary Location: Dallas, Texas, United States of America
Other Locations: Texas-Dallas
Organization: Santander Consumer USA Inc.
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