Manager, Network Systems and Architecture

Jobtailor; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Network Architect to design and lead complex network infrastructure initiatives in New York. You will mentor engineers, define roadmaps, ensure security governance, and align projects with business needs.

The role requires CCNP/CCIE, strong vendor management, and proven project leadership. Join a team that emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and high-availability networking across environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in the integration of network and internet systems configuration and management.
• Project management experience.
• Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Checkpoint CCSE/CCSM certifications strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and document network infrastructure aligned with roadmaps and modernization goals.
• Lead and mentor a team of network engineers to drive high-quality delivery.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and governance policies across environments.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate resources for timely resolutions.

Skills

Network Design

Security Compliance

Team Leadership

Project Management

Mentoring

Vendor Management

Education

BSc in CS/Engineering

Tools

Network Monitoring Tools

Incident Management Systems

Financial Management Software

Vendor Management Systems

Job description

• Designs, develops, and implements short- and long-term technology solutions contemplating all aspects of organizational network technology needs, including firewalls, routers, switches, virtual local area networks (VLANs), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and wireless network infrastructure.
• Defines tactical and strategic architecture for networking solutions by investigating, analyzing, and documenting technology roadmaps, including solutions modernization and simplification leveraging new technologies to improve networking technologies.
• Establishes and enforces best practices for network infrastructure, including deployment, maintenance, monitoring, and incident response.
• Ensures compliance with security standards and governance policies across all environments.
• Leads and mentors a team of network engineers, promoting collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Manages performance and offers coaching and feedback to encourage professional development within a supportive work culture.
• Coordinates the implementation of all aspects of network infrastructure, providing senior-level troubleshooting of ongoing problems.
• Coordinates the appropriate resources to attain timely resolutions.
• Reviews system requirements and business processes to design and implement solutions.
• Develops performance monitoring solutions and recommends actions to maintain acceptable performance levels.
• Documents and maintains current network architectures and services.
• Collaborates with internal and external technical teams to ensure that association networking solutions are secure, reliable, and effective in meeting organizational needs.
• Manages department objectives, budgets, and financial operations, including cost optimization and expense forecasting.
• Serves as an expert consultant to business lines and clubs to analyze needs and recommend integrated solutions.
• Develops processes, procedures, and documentation to ensure networking solutions meet organizational needs and are highly available for all dependent systems.
• Manages vendor relationships for technology partners and solutions providers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Six (6) to eight (8) years’ experience in the integration of network and internet systems configuration and management.
• Project management experience.
• Relevant industry certifications Cisco (CCNP, CCIE), Checkpoint (CCSE, CCSM), etc. strongly preferred.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing network technology solutions, ensuring compliance with security standards while leading and mentoring a team of network engineers. Proficient in project management and vendor relationship management to optimize network performance and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Network Infrastructure Design
• Cisco Certifications (CCNP, CCIE)
• Project Management Experience
• Network Security Compliance
• Team Leadership and Mentoring

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Network Configuration
• Firewall Management
• Router and Switch Management
• VLAN Implementation
• VPN Setup
• Performance Monitoring
• Incident Response
• Technology Roadmap Development
• System Requirements Analysis
• Documentation of Network Architectures

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Coaching and Feedback
• Continuous Improvement
• Problem-Solving
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
• Checkpoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
• Checkpoint Certified Security Master (CCSM)

Industry Keywords

• Network Technology Solutions
• Security Standards
• Governance Policies
• Cost Optimization
• Integrated Solutions

Tools & Technologies

• Network Monitoring Tools
• Incident Management Systems
• Financial Management Software
• Vendor Management Systems