Network Release Manager

• Create release plans, test checklists or pre/post validation for network and business applications.
• Develop rollout trackers/schedules and coordinate contents of the release package.
• Create roll-back and recovery plans.
• Create release packages and prepare for deployment.
• Evaluate and communicate any expected impact to service levels due to release.
• Manage and coordinate promotion/release into production.
• Communicate release progress through success or reasons for rollback.
• Evaluate release management performance based on established criteria such as elapsed time, level of automation, and percentage of successful on-time releases.
• Manage and coordinate go/no-go release decision making.
• Facilitate, request to raise, and record change requests.
• Submit standard intake for PM, Info Sec, partners, business testers, and additional resources when appropriate.
• Manage, coordinate, and facilitate network team members, 3rd party vendors for releases, and business testers.
• Manage and coordinate project assessment, network design, timelines, budget, quotes execution, and change order requests.
• Participate in the development of Project Plans in respect to network solution delivery.
• Track financials through the life cycle of the project.
• Provide weekly timesheet/progress reports, project portfolio updates, and timely escalations on project obstacles to management.

Nice to Have:

• Project Management Professional Certification.
• Knowledge of ITIL standards as they relate to incident, problem, and change management concepts.

• University degree/college diploma or equivalent.
• 5-10 years of demonstrated Network Release Project Management experience delivering fault tolerant data and voice network infrastructure solutions including Hardware, Software, Services, and Support.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Cisco routers, Cisco switches, DNA Center, Cisco ICE /Aruba Clearpass, F5 Load Balancers, BT DNS/DHCP, Ixia (Anue), Ivanti (Pulse Secure VPN), Broadcom (BlueCoat) Proxy, Aruba Controllers CAPs, IAPs / WiFi, Checkpoint and Juniper Firewalls.
• Experience upgrading code and/or configuring 2960, 3650, 3750, 3800, 3900, 4500, C9300s, C9500s, C9600s, 5Ks, 77Ks, N9Ks, or similar model switches.
• Experience upgrading code and/or configuring 1800, 2800, 3800, and ASR1000, ASR1002 or similar model routers.
• Experience upgrading Checkpoint FWs, Junos OS code and/or configuring SRX /1500, or current models.
• Knowledge and familiarity with BGP, OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, L3-7 switching, HSRP, VoIP and Multicast.
• Experience with Carrier / Telco WAN technologies including MPLS, AVPN, SD-WAN, VPN, Broadband, 5G/LTE, Point-to-Point, SONET, OC3, DS3, T1, PRI, and POTS.
• Understanding of Network Tools such as SPACE, STRM, Tufin, Lotus Notes (WorkTrack), and ServiceNow CHG MGT.
• Good working knowledge of Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), Microsoft Project, Visio, Outlook, SharePoint, Office 365, and Skype for Business., * Network Release Management.
• Project Management.
• Cisco Routers.
• Cisco Switches.
• DNA Center.
• Cisco ICE.
• Aruba Clearpass.
• F5 Load Balancers.
• Checkpoint Firewalls.
• Juniper Firewalls.
• BGP.
• OSPF.
• SD-WAN.
• MPLS.
• ServiceNow.
• ITIL.

Qualification And Education:

• University degree or college diploma.
• 10+ years of professional experience.

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.