PDS currently has the following open opportunity:

Job Title: Our client has immediate openings for Network Engineering Manager in Tempe, AZ.  This is a perm position that includes excellent benefits.  If you happen to know someone that would be a good fit, please feel free to forward this email.  Any referrals are greatly appreciated.  If you are interested, please feel free to send in your information.

Job Description:

  Manage a team of network engineers while being hands-on with various tasks

  Provide leadership and vision for network design and implementation.

  Lead successful technology projects in areas such as network access control, intrusion detection, IPv6, WAN optimization, security and network resiliency.

  Responsible for the introduction and oversight of policies and procedures

  Manage vendor relationships. Ensure IT vendor engagements are properly planned, managed, and coordinated.

  Develop and execute audit documentation and testing activities for major regulatory initiatives (PCI, privacy laws, eDiscovery support, ITIL, etc.). Ensure proper controls have been implemented to protect sensitive company assets.

  Function independently and recommend changes to operations, standards, policies, and procedures to maintain support capabilities

  Ensure proper change control is managed and maintained for the Operations Environment. Track all changes, test, document, and manage communication for changes to the environment.

  Responsible and accountable for overseeing employee's performance including preparation and presentation of performance reviews for direct reports. Directs employee salary/pay administration including disciplinary action for direct reports. Determines staffing requirements and performance selection interviews. Directs employee's adherence to Company and department policies, procedures, and practices.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:
§ Minimum 8+ years of Cisco experience, plus implementation experience
§ Minimum 10+ years of troubleshooting and implementing wide area network infrastructures
§ Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent work experience required
§ Advanced knowledge of Cisco IOS and CAT OS, Windows and Linux operating systems and extensive knowledge of Point-to-Point concepts, entire suite for TCP/IP, EIGRP, BGP, and ISDN
§ Strong technical/analytical, verbal and written communication skills required
§ Ability to communicate and problem solve efficiently and effectively with identified customers and IT personnel to ensure the implementation of accurate processes required
§ Successfully developed and implemented new work processes, process improvements, and technology
§ Available to provide support in a 24x7 production environment
§ Self-motivated, results oriented team player who pays close attention to details, ensures accuracy, and exceeds efficiency standards
§ Must be able to thrive in an environment of managing multiple tasks with fixed deadlines
§ Requires excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills to interact with senior management and technology staff
§ Cisco Certification highly desirable (CCNA, CCNP, CCVP, etc.)

If you’re interested in and a strong fit for the above opportunity please send your MS Word resume to jlee@pdsinc.com and provide your answers to the following questions:

1) What do you require as a pay rate for this position?
2) What is your current/preferred employment status (W2, 1099 or
Corp-to-Corp)?
3) Are you seeking a contract, contract to hire or direct hire opportunity or open to all?
4) Availability to interview - day(s) and time(s)?
5) Availability to start – date and time?
6) Phone number(s) to reach you quickly for interview scheduling.

Thank you! We look forward to working with you!