Network Supervisor

Position: Network Support SupervisorLocation: Cleveland, OH (100% onsite)Duration: W2 Full-time roleDescription:The Supervisor is the shift-level manager responsible for the stable, efficient, and reliable day-to-day operation of the network infrastructure. You will be a Supervisor first, then escalation second.Required Skills: Security Clearance: Must be eligible for and able to successfully obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Public Trust clearance.Associate's Degree (or equivalent) in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent technical training/certifications (or equivalent work experience).Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in a 24/7 operations environment, triage, and ticket management.Minimum 1+ year of experience guiding, mentoring, or directly supervising junior technical staff.Proven ability to coordinate initial incident response, manage bridge calls, and perform accurate ticket quality review.Core Skills: Solid understanding of network monitoring tools, protocols (TCP/IP), and basic troubleshooting for LAN/WAN/Security devices.Strong verbal and written communication, essential for clear shift handovers and incident reporting.Desired Skills:IT Service Management: ITILv4 Foundation.Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Fortinet Certified Associate (FCA) or NSE 2/3.Responsibilities:Manage the daily supervision of approximately 10-15 Analysts and Technicians, including scheduling, time-off requests, and ensuring adequate 24/7 coverage.Provide coaching, training, and technical mentorship to develop the team's troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.Conduct regular check-ins and performance reviews, offering constructive feedback and contributing to formal employee appraisals.Assist your manager with the recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of new technical staff.Oversee all day-to-day activities during the assigned shift.Review and assign all incoming work, including automated alerts, trouble tickets, service requests, and change orders, ensuring proper prioritization and timely resolution by staff.Ensure the team is diligently monitoring all network and system health dashboards, performance metrics, and alerts using monitoring tools.Drive the team to meet or exceed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for response time (MTTA) and resolution time (MTTR).Review the quality and completeness of all incident tickets, ensuring all actions, escalations, and resolutions are accurately logged in the ticketing system.Act as the first point of escalation for complex technical issues thatLevel 1/2 staff cannot resolve, providing guidance or stepping in to troubleshoot.Take ownership of critical incidents, coordinating the initial response, managing bridge calls, and engaging specialized engineering teamsEnsure clear, timely, and effective internal and external communication regarding the status of all significant incidents and maintenance activities.Lead preliminary root cause analysis on recurring incidents and collaborate with the Problem Management team to find and eliminate systemic issues.Ensure all staff strictly adhere to established Standard Operating Procedures, runbooks, and ITIL-based processes.Oversee and approve network change requests during the shift, ensuring change management policies are followed to minimize riskPrepare and present daily, weekly, or shift reports on NOC performance, network availability, and key metrics for management review.