Description
This is a critical role and would require Onsite work at JFK Airport.
The Technology Department delivers effective, sustainable solutions and support to the Port Authority and is knowledgeable, proactive, and responsive to the Port Authority's current and future technology needs. The mission of the Technology Department is to provide quality and dependable technology services that enable the Agency to achieve its goals and mission.
The Technology Department is seeking a Sr. Capital Project Manager - Network Infrastructure to join their team! Under the supervision of the Manager of Network Infrastructure, the Capital Project Manager - Network Infrastructure will support a complex, dynamic network environment and provide subject matter expertise in building and supporting network infrastructures needed to deliver communication between critical business applications. The position requires a mature/seasoned individual with a unique blend of expertise in network architecture, design and support, project management, budgeting, and excellent written /oral communication to ensure strong partnering with Aviation line department representatives, vendors and senior managers.
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Responsibilities:
- Plan, design and manage the installation of LAN/MAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructures
- Capture requirements, analyze technical networking issues and develop options and recommendations
- Research, analyze, plan and develop hardware and software requirements
- Lead project management activities for new system requirements, RFP responses, and new technology deployments
- Create and update network diagrams in MS Visio, and document processes/procedures
- Collaborate with line departments, end users, partners, and associates to resolve complex issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A minimum of 8 years of experience working with network communication hardware such as routers, switches and Wi-Fi infrastructure
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) along with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
- A strong grasp of LAN, WAN and Unified Communications architectures
- Self-starter with high energy to meet the needs of a demanding business and IT environment
- Ability to clearly communicate technical terms to non-technical audiences
- Ability to document topology information using MS Visio
- Highly motivated with ability to drive results and Ability to report to managements staff effectively and in a timely manner
- People Management Experience is required
Desired Qualifications:
Ideal candidates will present the following profile:
- Strong understanding of IP
- Must have hands-on technical network experience (LAN/WAN)
- Strong understanding of networking concepts (DHCP, VPN, subnetting, ACLs, VLANs, etc.)
- Current Cisco CCNA/CCNP certification
- Willing to learn new technologies and security protocols and able to adapt to new challenges as they arise; address complex technical support issues and maintain focus during busy times
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Selection Process
The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.
Compensation & Benefits
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.
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How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
About The Port Authority:
Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.