Telecommunications Manager, New York

Company Description Lumen Solutions Group Inc. is a technology consulting Services company based in Florida. We provide a wide array of experienced business and IT professionals supporting clients from solution design to implementation and support. We specialize in professional IT consulting services, IT Staffing, Business/IT Strategy, Business Process Blueprints, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Transformation.

Role: Telecommunications Manager Location: Austin, TX-hybrid Job Type: Contract

Job Summary: Provide leadership and oversight of Network Services operations, including WAN, LAN, wireless, SD-WAN, and network security platforms. Oversee daily operational activities, including incident management, problem resolution, and service availability. Serve as escalation point for high-priority network and infrastructure issues.Coordinate and prioritize workload across Network Services teams, including infrastructure and security-focused functions. Support ongoing and planned initiatives, including: SD-WAN implementation and optimization. Network monitoring and observability tools (e.g., ThousandEyes, AppDynamics). Security integrations (e.g., Secure Workload, NGFW, identity services).

Provide vendor coordination and oversight for network-related services and contracts. Ensure compliance with Agency security standards, policies, and regulatory requirements. Participate in change management processes and ensure proper documentation and approvals. Collaborate with Infrastructure Engineering, Data Center, Telecom, and Security teams to support cross-functional initiatives.Provide status reporting, risk identification, and mitigation planning to leadership. Maintain documentation of network architecture, processes, and operational procedures. Support knowledge transfer and continuity planning for the return of the permanent Network Services Manager.

Required Skills:

Minimum of seven (7) years' experience performing supervisory/management work including providing clear direction to subordinates; promoting teamwork and motivating others to accomplish goals.

Preferred Skills:

Minimum of seven (7) years of experience with administration, maintenance, and design of Cisco VoIP solutions is required. Minimum of five (5) years' experience managing a networking team in a highly complex environment. Experienced with implementation and support of 24x7x365 network, voice, and video environment.

Lumen Solutions Group Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any legally protected status.