IT - Manager Network Engineering

Job Overview

This position is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of the organization's enterprise network infrastructure. This role leads a team of network engineers and works cross-functionally with IT Security, Systems Engineering, Help Desk, and business stakeholders to ensure highly available, secure, and scalable network services across all locations.

The IT - Manager Network Engineering is both strategic and hands-on, requiring strong technical depth as well as leadership, vendor management, and operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise network architecture (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, data center, cloud connectivity)
• Oversee routing, switching, wireless, and internet edge infrastructure
• Lead major initiatives (data center migrations, segmentation, performance optimization)
• Ensure scalability and resiliency across multi-site operations
• Ensure uptime and performance of all network services
• Lead incident response for network-related outages
• Establish monitoring, alerting, and proactive maintenance practices
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Lead and deliver network-related projects on time and within scope
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Systems, Security, Application teams)
• Ensure all work is tracked via formal tasking (e.g., Planner, tickets)
• Review and approve network-related procurement (circuits, hardware, licensing)
• Optimize contracts, renewals, and cost structures
• Validate technical designs and pricing proposals
• Manage relationships with network vendors, carriers, and VARs
• Partner with IT Security to enforce network security controls (firewalls, segmentation, filtering)
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements
• Support audits and remediation efforts
• Other directives as assigned.

Primary Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in network engineering, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex enterprise network infrastructures (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, cloud networking).
• Strong hands-on experience with network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls) and leading vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, or Arista.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
• Experience with network security principles, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and zero-trust architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, manage projects, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid network environments.
• Strong understanding of ITIL practices, change management, and service delivery frameworks.

Individual Skills & Competencies

• Excellent leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to think strategically and align network infrastructure initiatives with broader business goals.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to make timely, data-driven decisions under pressure.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with security, infrastructure, and application teams.
• Comfortable managing changing priorities and emerging technologies.
• Commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality network services that meet business needs.
• Strong attention to detail with network design, documentation, and implementation.
• Demonstrate accountability of outcomes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.