Network Operations Center Manager

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE : AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution.

With operations spanning 14 countries , AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022.

And with our certification as a Great Place to Work , you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.

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AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023 , we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide.

As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24 / 7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it.

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Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage a team of NOC engineers responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and operating our global network infrastructure.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the NOC, ensuring adherence to established processes, procedures, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Manage escalations and incidents, providing timely resolution and effective communication to stakeholders, including internal teams, vendors, and service providers.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers to address network-related issues and ensure the timely resolution of service outages and performance degradation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including IT / OT teams, engineering teams, and business units, to facilitate effective collaboration and coordination of network operation activities.
• Implement and maintain tools and systems for network monitoring, alerting, and incident management, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Develop and maintain operation runbooks, processes, and procedures.
• Provide regular reports and updates on network performance, incidents, and operational metrics to management and other stakeholders.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in network operations, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role overseeing a NOC team.
• Strong technical background in networking, with a solid understanding of network protocols, technologies, and infrastructure components.
• Experience managing large-scale, global network environments, preferably in a multi-vendor environment.
• Proven ability to manage escalations and incidents effectively, with a focus on minimizing impact and restoring service quickly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently with internal teams, vendors, and senior management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop team members.
• Experience working with network monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, or equivalent.
• ITIL certification or experience with IT service management processes is highly desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion.

Respecting all backgrounds, differences, and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and / or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $119,000 and $148,750 / Annual; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department / team performance, and market factors.

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