IT Manager - Network Operations

TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS INC; St. Ann (MO); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Technology Partners is seeking an IT Manager - Network Operations to lead a team of network engineers and oversee enterprise WAN/data center operations in the St. Louis area.

You will coordinate large projects, drive incident resolution, and enforce SLAs while mentoring staff and collaborating with senior management. Ideal candidates have 6+ years of enterprise networking experience, Cisco/Arista expertise, Jira/Confluence proficiency, and U.S.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience managing enterprise network environments.
• Ability to work 4 pm CST to 1 am CST.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring network teams.
• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN, cloud, and broadband technologies (VPN, DHCP, DNS, VLANs).
• Familiarity with TCP/IP, SNMP/RMON, and RDP.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum, Jira and Confluence.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional audiences.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Must reside in or near St. Louis, Missouri.
• Commitment to security best practices.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of network engineers, ensuring 24/7 support and optimal team performance.
• Coordinate with senior management and IT teams to align network operations with business objectives.
• Oversee network infrastructure across data centers and branch locations, managing Cisco IOS, Arista, Nexus devices, and firewalls.
• Manage WAN connectivity for corporate campuses and thousands of branch offices, including routers and access points.
• Oversee resolution of network break/fix issues, act as escalation point for outages, and partner with third-party providers.
• Lead and coordinate large network projects from planning through execution.
• Identify and implement opportunities for operational improvements, including automation and monitoring initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs and monitor performance metrics to optimize network availability.

Skills

Network leadership

Mentoring

LAN/WAN expertise

Cloud networking

VPN/DHCP/DNS/VLANs

TCP/IP / SNMP / RMON / RDP

Agile/Scrum

Communication skills

Work authorization (US)

St. Louis relocation/residence

Security best practices

High school diploma or equivalent

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Technology Partners is currently seeking a talented IT Manager - Network Operations.

Do you have experience leading network infrastructure teams and managing complex WAN and data center environments using Cisco, Palo Alto, and other enterprise network tools?

Let us help you make your next big career move a reality!

What You Will Be Doing:

As an IT Manager within the Network Operations team, you will oversee the daily supervision of network engineers and ensure seamless support for enterprise-wide network infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management to align network strategies with organizational goals. You will be responsible for managing multi-data center operations across different regions, overseeing incident resolution, and leading large-scale network projects. Additionally, you will drive operational excellence by improving processes, monitoring performance metrics, and supporting cloud networking initiatives. This position is a full-time role with a hybrid work schedule based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a team of network engineers, ensuring 24/7 support and optimal team performance.
• Coordinate with senior management and IT teams to align network operations with business objectives.
• Oversee network infrastructure across data centers and branch locations, managing Cisco IOS, Arista, Nexus devices, and firewalls.
• Manage WAN connectivity for corporate campuses and thousands of branch offices, including routers and access points.
• Oversee resolution of network break/fix issues, act as escalation point for outages, and partner with third-party providers.
• Lead and coordinate large network projects from planning through execution.
• Identify and implement opportunities for operational improvements, including automation and monitoring initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs and monitor performance metrics to optimize network availability.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 6+ years of related experience managing enterprise network environments.
• Ability to work 4 pm CST to 1 am CST.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring network teams within complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN, cloud, and broadband technologies such as VPN, DHCP, DNS, VLANs.
• Familiarity with networking protocols including TCP/IP, SNMP/RMON, and RDP.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams, using Jira and Confluence.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Must reside in or near St. Louis, Missouri.
• Commitment to incorporating security best practices into all decisions and actions.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field.
• 2+ years of leadership experience including hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Familiarity with AWS or Azure cloud services.
• Understanding of core networking concepts beyond basic protocols.
• Experience with network automation and enterprise monitoring tools.

Pay:

$105,000.00 – $150,000.00 / yr.

Keywords:

network manager, Cisco networking, WAN, data center, enterprise network, network engineer, LAN/WAN, cloud networking, Agile, St. Louis

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to provide sponsorship at this time or accept candidates who would require a corp-to-corp agreement.

All offers of employment at Technology Partners are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and drug screening that meet corresponding laws and regulations at the city, state and federal level.

Pay ranges are influenced by candidate qualifications, experience, and role specifics, with the actual rate determined considering skills, market conditions, and are subject to change by the employer; pay negotiations follow all state and federal legal guidelines.