Network Engineering Manager: Lead, Design & Secure IT

Pepperdine University; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A private university in California is seeking a Manager of Network Engineering to lead a team responsible for planning and managing the data network. This role involves ensuring the network's reliability and performance, overseeing project management, and developing strong relationships across departments. A Bachelor's degree and at least 5–7 years of experience in network management are required, with strong project management and technical problem-solving skills being crucial for success. The annual salary ranges from $135,000 to $150,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–7 years managing a team of network engineers in a university or enterprise environment.
• Experienced project manager for a distributed network with 1,000+ nodes.
• Thorough knowledge of network infrastructure components such as switching and routing.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Network Engineering team.
• Develop and maintain policies for network systems administration.
• Manage complex projects and coordinate upgrades.

Skills

Leadership

Network management

Project management

Communication

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field

Cisco CCNP/CCIE certification

Tools

Cisco networking solutions (Call Manager, Presence, Unity)

SolarWinds

Job description

A private university in California is seeking a Manager of Network Engineering to lead a team responsible for planning and managing the data network. This role involves ensuring the network's reliability and performance, overseeing project management, and developing strong relationships across departments. A Bachelor's degree and at least 5–7 years of experience in network management are required, with strong project management and technical problem-solving skills being crucial for success. The annual salary ranges from $135,000 to $150,000.