NPR

NPR

IT Network Manager

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$159k-$180kDetected 97 days ago
DevOpsIncident ResponseProject ManagementPerformance ManagementCiscoBGP/OSPFSD-WANLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, NPR produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation.
  • The NPR audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility - and our employees do too.
  • We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and development.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and support enterprise network infrastructure including Cisco ACI, Catalyst and Nexus switches, Firepower (FTD), SD-WAN, Routers and Meraki platforms.
  • Manage and lead a team of network and voice engineers, effective network and telecom project management, performance management, and professional development.
  • Provide expertise in Storage Area Networking (SAN), including Fibre Channel (FC) and FCoE, with hands-on experience in VSAN design, zoning, and integration with Cisco Nexus and MDS platforms.
  • Collaborate with broadcast engineering teams on implementing and maintaining a high-availability IP broadcast network that carries low-latency, real-time audio and video traffic for NPR's daily content production and live transmission.
  • Oversee design, implementation, and optimization of LAN/WAN and wireless networks.
  • Configure and maintain routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP).
  • Lead network operations, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis for complex issues.
  • Develop and maintain network architecture documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
  • Collaborate with Security, DevOps, Systems, and Enterprise application teams to support enterprise services.
  • NPR is committed to being an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal - to create a more informed public.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in enterprise networking.
  • 3+ years in a network leadership or management role.
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Strong expertise in routing and switching (BGP, EIGRP).
  • Experience with SolarWinds, Cisco Nexus Dashboard, Cisco Intersight.
  • Experience with ThousandEyes.
  • Working knowledge of PTP, SMPTE ST 2110, multicast, and QoS.
  • Ability to translate complex broadcast requirements into scalable Network architectures, overseeing robust business continuity planning, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
  • The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills.

Nice to have

  • Cisco CCNP (Enterprise or Data Center).
  • lCisco CCIE certification.
  • Experience with high-quality, real-time audio and video over IP networks, such as SMPTE ST 2110 and NDI, particularly in a IP broadcast environment.
  • Experience with large-scale or multi-site enterprise environments.
  • Experience with network automation / Infrastructure as Code.
  • Experience with managing on-prem and hosted Telephony and AV systems.
  • Experience supporting audio/video transmission or production workflow.
  • The employee must also reside in Washington, D.C. / Maryland / Virginia Metro Area.

Compensation

  • Salary Range: The U.S. based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $158,500 - $180,000 plus benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.
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  • $158,500 - $180,000 USD
  • NPR is committed to being an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal - to create a more informed public.
  • Want more NPR? Explore the stories behind the stories on our NPR Extra blog. Get social with NPR Extra on Facebook and Instagram. Find more career opportunities at NPR.org/careers.

Benefits

  • NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents.
  • Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR's benefits options.
  • include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being.
  • Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees.
  • If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the

Company info

  • We are committed to doing the right thing in our journalism and in every role at NPR.
  • We are looking for a Cisco-certified leader to oversee the lifecycle of our network infrastructure, specifically optimizing for real-time media transport.

Equal opportunity

  • NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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