Global Network Manager

Electrical Components International (ECI) is seeking a Global Network Manager to join our team at our Southfield, MI office.

Who We Are

Founded in 1953, Electrical Components International (ECI) is one of the world’s leading suppliers of electrical distribution systems, control box assemblies, and other critical engineered components for diversified markets. With 25,000 employees and 37 global manufacturing locations, ECI is the trusted partner to market leaders with 500+ customers. At ECI, we power smart, connected, and electrified solutions^TM that help solve the most complex challenges.

Since 2020, we have embarked on a successful journey to transform the company, delivering significant value to our customers, investors and employees. As part of our strategic plan, we have defined key pillars to support and accelerate on our growth trajectory. One of these core pillars is focused on driving excellence through enhanced capabilities, tools and processes. To execute our strategy, we are looking to strengthen our organization with the Global Network Manager.

Key Responsibilities

This position will report to the Director, IT Infrastructure and Operations and will be responsible for developing, leading, managing and delivering quality network services to all sites across the globe.  The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of enterprise networks.

As a key member of the senior IT leadership team this role contributes to the development and execution of the enterprise-wide IT strategy and is responsible for ensuring I&O strategy is fully aligned, positioning I&O to deliver compelling business value.   

In this role, you will:

• Lead resources maintaining and administering the global network environment
• Design and develop enterprise-wide networks that meet defined company standards and cabling best practices
• Conduct troubleshooting, diagnosing network hardware, software, telephony and other network problems
• Implementing network security measures to ensure corporate data safety
• Direct resources in replacing faulty network hardware components when required
• Monitoring network performance and utilization to determine if adjustments need to be made
• Managing ISP Contracts, Cabling vendors and all other pertinent vendor relationships
• Work with Datacenter network support teams to ensure quality of service and troubleshoot
• Highly organized with ability to document technical systems with consistency
• Team player with strong analytical skills and the ability to understand and resolve complex problems
• Flexibility, commitment, and capacity to work both independently and as part of a team, including working on-call nights and weekends
• All other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• BS or MA in Information Technology or combination of equivalent education and work experience
• 5+ years of experience in network management
• AZ-700, Cisco Certified CCNA or CCNP certificate is a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure services and devices, including SD-Wan, VPN, DNS, DHCP, wireless access points, firewall, routers, and switches
• Experience conducting wireless site surveys to implement proper coverage
• Advanced knowledge of network security (IDS/IPS) and DNS web filtering
• Experience with VOIP technologies and telephone systems
• Advanced knowledge of security firewall rules and network segmentation
• Knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), application transport and network infrastructure protocols
• Experience with automation and APIs
• Experience in creating and testing BCP and DR processes in relation to the network
• Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems
• Be available for upgrades, troubleshooting and projects that may occur after traditional office hours
• Strong documentation skills, as well as version management.
• Experience with Azure Networking Stack, Voip Telephony, Cisco Meraki and NAC (Network Access Control).

Company Values & Job Competencies

• Company Values: Safety, Accountability, Integrity & Ethics, Respect & Empathy
• Core Competencies: Communication, Teamwork & Collaboration, Flexibility & Adaptability
• Individual Contributor Job Competencies: Quantity & Quality of Work, Technical Skills & Continuous Learning
• Supervisor & Manager Job Competencies:  Decision Making, Developing Others, Continuous Improvement
• Director & Above Job Competencies:  Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Results

Primary Location & Work Schedule

The Global Network Manager will be based on-site in Southfield, Michigan.

Our Culture

At ECI, we live by our core values of respect, empathy, accountability, integrity, and ethics. Our culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different perspectives and encourage new ideas.

Our commitment to operational and commercial excellence begins with our commitment to ethical excellence. We deliver results as One Team and follow through on our promises.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and accurately.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Ability to observe details at close range.
• Frequent hearing on the phone and in person.
• Constant reading.
• Constantly positions self to maintain files in file cabinets.
• Occasional travel to other work sites.
• Works in general office conditions.

ECI, and its subsidiaries are Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws. For more information, please click on the following links: About the EEO law and EEO law supplement.

Electrical Components International is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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