Manager, Network Infrastructure

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

WME is seeking a senior network engineering leader to run a global network and voice program. You will architect and operate LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, VPNs, and security controls across multiple sites, while mentoring four distributed engineers and aligning with security on incidents.

You will drive Zero Trust adoption, VoIP/UC management (CUCM, SIP trunking, E911), and network automation using Ansible and Python, enabling reliable, scalable connectivity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in network engineering with progressive responsibility and team leadership.
• Deep routing and switching; Cisco switching; campus/data-center networking.
• Palo Alto NGFW management, security policy, threat prevention, and VPN.
• DNS, DHCP, IPAM; enterprise WLAN design and operations.
• Zero Trust architectures, 802.1X, NAC, segmentation.
• Remote-access VPN incl GlobalProtect; SASE/SSE experience.
• VoIP/CUCM, SIP trunking, PSTN, and E911.
• Azure ExpressRoute and hybrid-cloud networking.
• Load balancing and network automation scripting.
• Security collaboration for incident response and triage.
• Distributed global operations and mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage four globally distributed network and voice engineers.
• Own on-call, escalation, and workload models across time zones and sites.
• Own LAN/WAN architecture, Cisco switching, campus/data-center networking, VPN, SD-WAN, DNS/DHCP/IPAM.
• Own Zero Trust, 802.1X, NAC, and network segmentation.
• Drive network automation with Ansible and Python.
• Partner with cybersecurity on security incident response and triage.

Skills

Network Leadership

Palo Alto NGFW

Cisco Switching & Routing

WAN/LAN Architecture

Zero Trust/NAC/802.1X

VPN Management

VoIP/CUCM

Azure ExpressRoute

Network Automation (Ansible/Python)

Tools

Ansible

Python

Azure ExpressRoute

Job description

• Lead WME's global network and voice estate across eight sites
• Lead, develop, hire, coach, and manage four globally distributed network and voice engineers
• Own on-call, escalation, backup coverage, and workload models across time zones and sites
• Own LAN/WAN architecture and operations, Cisco switching, campus/data-center networking, Palo Alto routing, site-to-site VPN, SD-WAN, circuits, DNS, DHCP, and IPAM
• Own hybrid-cloud WAN and circuit connectivity, including Azure ExpressRoute/VPN
• Own enterprise wireless architecture, performance, operations, and WiFi contractor work
• Manage Palo Alto NGFW security policies, threat prevention, URL filtering, routing, and VPN
• Implement and operate Zero Trust, segmentation, 802.1X, NAC, remote-access VPN, and SASE/SSE connectivity
• Partner with cybersecurity on security incident response and triage
• Own VoIP and unified communications, including Cisco Call Manager, dial plans, SIP trunking, PSTN, E911, and QoS
• Own monitoring, observability, capacity planning, resilience, failover, disaster recovery, change management, and documentation
• Own physical network infrastructure, cabling, IDF/MDF, patching, and hardware lifecycle
• Drive network automation and infrastructure-as-code using Ansible, Python, and platform automation
• Manage network and voice vendors, hardware/circuit lifecycle, renewals, and AI/AIOps tooling

Requirements

• 8+ years in network engineering with progressive responsibility, including team-lead or people-management experience
• Deep routing and switching, Cisco switching, and campus/data-center networking
• Palo Alto NGFW management, security policy, threat prevention, URL filtering, firewall routing, and site-to-site VPN
• DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (IPAM)
• Enterprise wireless (WLAN) design and operations
• Zero Trust architecture, 802.1X, NAC, and network segmentation
• Remote-access VPN and secure connectivity, including GlobalProtect, SASE/SSE, or equivalent
• VoIP, Cisco Call Manager (CUCM), SIP trunking, PSTN, and E911
• Internet circuit and carrier/ISP relationship management
• Azure ExpressRoute/VPN and hybrid-cloud networking
• Load balancing/application delivery and network automation/scripting with Ansible, Python, or equivalent
• Experience partnering with security teams on incident response and triage
• Distributed/global network operations across multiple sites and time zones
• Hiring, developing, and leading engineers
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated use of AI tooling in technical work
• Preferred: CCNP or CCIE, Palo Alto PCNSE, Cisco ISE, Zscaler/ZTNA, SD-WAN, Azure AZ-700, Cisco Unified Communications/Call Manager certification, and multi-region/high-availability or media/entertainment experience

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in network engineering, including LAN/WAN architecture, Palo Alto NGFW management, and VoIP systems. Proven ability to lead and develop globally distributed teams while managing complex network operations and security protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Network Engineering Leadership
• Palo Alto NGFW Management
• Cisco Switching and Routing
• VoIP and Unified Communications
• Network Automation with Ansible

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• LAN/WAN Architecture
• Palo Alto NGFW Management
• Cisco Switching
• Campus/Data-Center Networking
• DNS
• DHCP
• IP Address Management (IPAM)
• Zero Trust Architecture
• VoIP
• Network Automation

Soft Skills

• Team Leadership
• Strong Written Communication
• Strong Verbal Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• CCNP
• CCIE
• Palo Alto PCNSE
• Cisco ISE
• Azure AZ-700

Industry Keywords

• Global Network Operations
• Hybrid-Cloud Networking
• Internet Circuit Management
• AI Tooling
• Multi-Region High-Availability

Tools & Technologies

• Cisco Call Manager
• Azure ExpressRoute
• SASE/SSE
• Ansible
• Python