Job ID: NS722812129 Location: Omaha, NE Category: Information Technology Employment Type: Permanent Date Added: 01/19/2026 Apply now Back to Search Thank you for applying. Someone will be contacting you shortly.   Uploading Data... Creating Application... Finishing up... Apply Now

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Network Operations Manager | 6-Month Contract-to-Hire or Direct Hire Option What Matters Most  Competitive Pay: $55.00 – $69.00/hour for contractCompetitive Pay: $105,000 – $132,000/year for direct hire Schedule: Full-time, 6-month Contract-to-Hire Location: Omaha, NE Opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and valued work culture Weekly Pay with direct deposit   Job Description   The Network Operations Manager is a hands-on technical leader responsible for the reliability, security, and performance of the organization’s enterprise network infrastructure. This role blends deep technical expertise with people leadership, spending the majority of time directly involved in network engineering, troubleshooting, and optimization, while also guiding and developing a small team of network professionals.  The ideal candidate brings strong experience across multiple enterprise networking and security technologies and has demonstrated leadership capabilities—whether as a manager, supervisor, technical lead, or senior engineer mentoring others. This role offers flexibility for candidates who are ready to grow into a full management position while remaining deeply engaged in day-to-day technical work. Responsibilities:   Lead, supervise, and develop network operations staff, including hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, mentoring, and performance management, while remaining actively engaged in hands-on technical work.Design, implement, operate, and support enterprise LAN, WAN, wireless, voice, and network security environments, contributing directly to configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization.Serve as a senior technical resource, providing escalation support, architectural guidance, and mentoring to the network team.Develop, maintain, and enforce network standards, policies, procedures, and documentation, ensuring best practices through both leadership oversight and personal technical validation.Manage and support network technologies including switching, routing, firewalls, wireless, and related infrastructure, with direct experience across multiple enterprise platforms.Monitor network performance, availability, and security; analyze metrics, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement improvements to ensure high reliability and performance.Coordinate with vendors and service providers, evaluate and recommend technologies, negotiate contracts, and ensure service delivery meets technical and business requirements.Lead and contribute to infrastructure projects, acting as both project lead and hands-on technical contributor to ensure on-time and high-quality delivery.Implement and maintain best practices for network security, resilience, risk management, and disaster recovery; participate directly in incident response and remediation activities.Manage budgets, forecast technology and staffing needs, and control expenditures for network operations.Foster a customer-focused culture that emphasizes responsiveness, accountability, and high-quality service delivery. Qualifications and Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience.5+ years of experience supporting and operating mid-to-large-scale enterprise network environments, with a strong emphasis on hands-on technical work.2+ years of leadership experience, which may include formal management, supervision, technical lead responsibilities, or mentoring junior engineers.Demonstrated experience with at least two or more of the following technologies:CitrixMitelJuniperPalo AltoAruba (including ClearPass)Cisco switchingStrong expertise in enterprise networking concepts including LAN/WAN, routing and switching, wireless networking, and network security.Proven ability to balance hands-on technical responsibilities with people leadership and operational oversight.Experience managing vendor relationships, evaluating solutions, and participating in technology procurement.Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into clear business impact.Knowledge of modern IT and networking trends, including security best practices, cloud connectivity concepts, and infrastructure modernization.Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, Network+, or similar) preferred; advanced certifications or equivalent real-world expertise are a plus.Candidates with strong technical backgrounds may be hired at a supervisor or lead level with the opportunity to grow into a manager role. Work Authorization & Employment Status Requirement: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to sponsor or assume responsibility for employment visas, including but not limited to H-1B, now or in the future. We also cannot accept C2C (Corp-to-Corp) or third-party candidates. Benefits and Perks:  $55.00 – $69.00/hour for contract$105,000 – $132,000/year for direct hire Medical Benefits  Training & Growth  Your New Organization:  Join a highly respected organization headquartered in Omaha, NE, that values professional growth and teamwork. This company fosters a supportive culture, offering opportunities to contribute to impactful projects in an essential industry. 
Your Career Partner:  The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.  
The Pay Rate range for this position is $55.00 – $69.00/hour for contract or $105,000 – $132,000/year for direct hire, excluding benefits. Your final Pay Rate will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.   Apply now View All Jobs Similar JobsCustomer Migrations Representative Blair, NE Customer Migrations Representative | $25.00 per hour | Onsite24-month Contract What Matters Most - Competitive Pay of $25.00per hour - Schedule: Full-time, 24-month contract, 100% onsite - Location: Blair, NE - Opportunity to gain experience professionally in a supportive and valued work culture... Apply Now Director of Clinical Solutions Houston, TX Director of Clinical Solutions IT | $85-$90 |Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm | Contract What Matters Most - Competitive Pay of $85-$90 per hour - Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm - Location: Houston, TX 77024 - Temporary opportunity with career growth - Weekly Pay with direct deposit or pay... Apply Now Software Engineer II Lincoln, NE Full Stack Software Engineer| $95,000 - $110,000 Per Year |Direct Hire What Matters Most - Competitive Pay of $95,000 - $110,000 per year based on experience - Schedule: Fully remote –8:00am to 5:00pm CST - Location: Headquartered in Nebraska, but can work remotely if located in NE, MO, TX, FL,... Apply Now Senior Software Developer (Guidewire) Omaha, NE Senior Software Developer – Guidewire Certified | $110,000 - $145,000 per year | Hybrid Direct Hire What Matters Most - Competitive Pay of $110,000 - $145,000 per year - Schedule: Flexible Hybrid (50% per week in-office after 100% onsite training) - Location: Omaha, NE - Direct Hire opportunity... Apply Now Software Quality Assurance Analyst Omaha, NE QA Automation Test Engineer| $90,000 - $130,000 Per Year |Direct Hire What Matters Most - Competitive Pay of $90,000 - $130,000 per year based on experience - Schedule: Flexible Hybrid (50% per week in-office after 100% onsite training) - Location: Omaha, NE – 50% Hybrid schedule - Direct hire... Apply Now