Network Manager

Jobtailor

Alabama

On-site

USD 115,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States (Alabama) seeks a Senior Network Infrastructure Lead to own design, security, reliability, and scalability across on-premises and cloud environments.

You will lead a network team, drive incident response, and collaborate with Security, Cloud, and IT Ops. Must have CCNA/CCNP, a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience, and US work eligibility.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
Minimum 5 years in network engineering/administration.
At least 1 year leading a technical or network team.
CCNA and CCNP certifications required.
Hands-on experience with on-premises and cloud networks.
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF.
Experience with Cisco Firepower/ASA, Dell OS10, SonicOS.
Cloud networking with Azure and/or AWS.
ITIL practices familiarity for incident, problem, and change management.

Responsibilities

Own design, architecture, health, reliability, scalability, and security of network infrastructure.
Manage on-premises and cloud network environments.
Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless networks.
Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity.
Lead and develop network team members; mentor and assign work.
Oversee on-call rotation and 24/7 network support.
Lead infrastructure projects, upgrades, migrations, and improvements.

Skills

Network Engineering

Team Leadership

Incident Response

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Project Management

Cloud Networking

ITIL Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Cisco Firepower

Cisco ASA

Dell OS10

SonicOS

NGINX

Job description

Own the design, architecture, health, reliability, scalability, and security of network infrastructure
Manage and maintain network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments
Configure, implement, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, wireless networks, and related technologies
Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity
Resolve complex network incidents and service interruptions
Participate in critical incident response, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning
Maintain network documentation, diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures
Perform network maintenance, upgrades, and configuration changes
Support network monitoring and management tools
Lead and develop network team members; assign work, establish priorities, monitor progress, and provide technical guidance
Conduct one-on-one meetings, provide feedback, and support employee development
Manage the team’s on-call rotation and 24/7 network support operations
Implement network security controls, firewalls, VPNs, access controls, segmentation, and vulnerability remediation
Support security assessments, audits, compliance, and change management requirements
Lead and participate in network infrastructure projects, upgrades, migrations, and improvements
Evaluate technologies and solutions; automate repetitive processes and improve workflows
Partner with Infrastructure, Security, Cloud, and other technical teams
Manage vendors, service providers, procurement, technical assessments, and vendor performance
Communicate network issues, risks, project updates, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders
Participate in hiring, interviews, talent attraction, mentorship, and company culture initiatives
Attend headquarters approximately twice per year and travel as required; approximately 10% travel may be required

Requirements

Must reside in the Eastern or Central time zone
Must be located in one of: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, or Wisconsin
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field required
At least 5 years of professional experience in network engineering, network administration, or a related network infrastructure role
At least 1 year of experience managing, supervising, or leading a technical or network team
Hands-on experience managing and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments
Experience supporting network projects, upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure improvements
Experience with network monitoring, troubleshooting, and critical incident response
CCNA required prior to employment
CCNP required prior to employment
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, BGP, and OSPF
Knowledge of Cisco networking technologies and NGINX
Knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, network security, and network segmentation
Working knowledge of cloud networking, particularly Azure and/or AWS
Knowledge of ITIL practices for incident, problem, and change management
Hands-on experience with Cisco Firepower and ASA firewalls
Experience with Dell OS10 and SonicOS networking platforms
Strong hands-on network configuration, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple technical issues and projects
Ability to lead a team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day technical operations
Strong communication, technical documentation, and collaboration skills
Ability to analyze network performance and identify opportunities for improvement
Must have valid U.S. work authorization without current or future employer sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in network infrastructure design, management, and security, with a strong focus on troubleshooting, incident response, and team leadership. Proficient in managing both on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring optimal network performance and reliability.

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