Manager, Network Engineering

Gina’s Tech Jobs – IT Recruiting Agency; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager of Network Engineering to lead their network infrastructure strategy and operations. This role involves overseeing a talented team of engineers and managing advanced networking technologies, including cloud connectivity and SD-WAN solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in routing protocols, traffic prioritization, and cloud networking, along with strong leadership skills to drive innovation and optimize performance. This remote position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support critical business applications. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Care

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Lifestyle Spending Account

Voluntary 401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in network engineering with leadership roles.
• Hands-on experience with cloud networking in Azure and AWS.
• Extensive knowledge of advanced routing protocols and network security.

Responsibilities

• Manage global WAN operations ensuring high availability and performance.
• Lead SD-WAN deployments to enhance network agility.
• Mentor and develop a distributed team of network engineers.

Skills

Cloud Networking

Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)

Wi-Fi Network Design

Traffic Prioritization (QoS)

Network Security

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Network Engineering

Relevant Certifications (CCNP, CCIE, AWS Certified)

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Amazon AWS

Ansible

Python

SolarWinds

Wireshark

Job description

Manager, Network Engineering, Boston, MA

We have a great opportunity for a Manager, Network Engineering. The Manager, Network Engineering will lead the network infrastructure strategy, design, and operations. The successful Manager, Network Engineering will oversee a team of network engineers, manage advanced networking technologies including Wi-Fi, BGP, global WAN, SD-WAN, and cloud connectivity (Azure/AWS), and ensure robust, secure, and high-performing network services across multiple geographic locations. This role requires deep technical expertise in routing protocols, traffic prioritization (QoS), and on-premises-to-cloud connectivity, combined with proven leadership skills to manage distributed teams. The Manager, Network Engineering will drive network innovation, optimize performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business-critical applications and services. Candidates must have Cloud Networking experience. This position is 100% Remote but can transition to hybrid or fully onsite in the future, so candidates must be local Boston, MA.

Manager, Network Engineering Responsibilities:

– Manage global Wide Area Network (WAN) operations, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.
– Lead the deployment and optimization of Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) solutions to enhance network agility and cost-efficiency.
– Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of multiple networks connecting via advanced routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP.
– Design and manage on-premises-to-public-cloud connectivity, including hybrid network architectures.
– Set up and maintain cloud networking environments in Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon AWS, including VPCs, VPNs, and Direct Connect/ExpressRoute.
– Ensure seamless integration of cloud-based services with enterprise network infrastructure.
– Implement and refine Quality of Service (QoS) policies for traffic prioritization, ensuring optimal performance for critical applications (e.g., VoIP, video, business systems).
– Monitor and troubleshoot network latency, packet loss, and bandwidth utilization.
– Manage a distributed team of network engineers across multiple geographic locations, fostering collaboration and accountability.
– Coordinate resource allocation and project assignments to meet organizational goals.
– Provide mentorship, conduct performance reviews, and develop career growth plans for team members.
– Develop and execute a network engineering roadmap aligned with business objectives and technological advancements.
– Evaluate emerging network technologies (e.g., zero-trust networking, 5G) and recommend adoption where beneficial.
– Ensure network uptime, security, and compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
– Establish monitoring tools, high availability configurations and disaster recovery plans for network infrastructure.
– Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, policies, and procedures.
– Partner with IT leadership, application teams, and external vendors to align network capabilities with organizational needs.
– Act as the escalation point for complex network issues and outages.
– Lead network-related projects, such as infrastructure upgrades, cloud migrations, or SD-WAN rollouts, delivering on time and within budget.

Manager, Network Engineering Qualifications:

– Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Network Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
– Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate).
– Minimum of 7 years of experience in network engineering, with at least 4-6 years in a leadership or managerial role.
– Candidates must have Cloud Networking experience.
– Extensive experience with advanced routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and Wi-Fi network design/optimization.
– Proven expertise in managing global WAN environments and SD-WAN deployments.
– Hands-on experience establishing on-premises-to-cloud connectivity and setting up cloud networking in Azure and/or AWS.
– Demonstrated success managing network teams across multiple geographic locations.
– Knowledge of automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Python) for network configuration and management.
– Familiarity with zero-trust security models and network segmentation.
– Background in managing vendor relationships with ISPs, hardware providers, or cloud service providers.
– Understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, SOC 2) as they relate to network infrastructure.
– Deep knowledge of routing and switching technologies (e.g., Arista, Brocade, Cisco).
– Experience in SD-WAN platforms (e.g., CATO, Palo Alto, Silver Peak).
– Expertise in QoS configuration and traffic engineering for enterprise networks.
– Familiarity with network security tools (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS) and protocols (e.g., IPsec, SSL).
– Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark, Scrutinizer).
– Strong leadership and team-building skills, with experience managing remote or distributed teams.
– Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
– Superior communication skills, capable of translating technical details for diverse audiences.
– Proven project management experience with a focus on delivering complex initiatives.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Lifestyle Spending Account, Voluntary 401(k) Plan, Profit Sharing, etc.

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