Network Manager

Smith Arnold Partners; Connecticut; On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Arnold Partners seeks an Associate Director of Network Engineering to lead a high‑performing team responsible for enterprise networking across on‑premises and cloud environments. You will design, implement, and optimize LAN/WAN, SD‑WAN, firewalls, VPNs, wireless, and UCaaS/CCaaS platforms while mentoring engineers and guiding strategic projects.

The role requires 12+ years of hands‑on network engineering experience in complex environments and 3–5+ years of leadership, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/IS or related field.
• 12+ years of hands-on network engineering in complex enterprise environments.
• 3-5+ years of leadership or team management experience.
• Strong expertise with enterprise networking technologies (Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, Meraki, Arista).
• Advanced routing/switching knowledge (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, QoS, VLANs, STP).
• Experience with firewalls, VPNs, Zero Trust security, cloud networking (Azure ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, Azure Firewall).
• Experience with monitoring/management tools (SolarWinds, LogicMonitor).
• Familiarity with UCaaS/CCaaS platforms and cloud-based networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Network Engineering team’s day-to-day operations with technical leadership and mentoring.
• Design, implement, and support enterprise networking infrastructure (LAN/WAN/SD-WAN, firewalls, VPNs, wireless).
• Escalate and drive root-cause analysis for complex network incidents.
• Ensure availability, performance, and reliability of network services through monitoring and optimization.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to maintain secure network environments and standards.
• Oversee lifecycle planning, upgrades, and maintenance of routers, switches, and related tech.
• Support hybrid cloud networking across Azure and other clouds.
• Coordinate with infrastructure, application, and security teams on enterprise solutions.
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and SOPs.
• Manage vendor relationships and service contracts; lead cloud integration projects.

Skills

Leadership

Enterprise networking

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or related field

Tools

Cisco

Fortinet

Aruba

Meraki

Arista

Azure networking

Job description

Ready to lead mission-critical technology initiatives while making a meaningful impact? Our client is a well-established, financially strong organization with a long history of serving millions of individuals and families across North America. Combining purpose with innovation, the organization invests heavily in technology, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and employee development to support its continued growth and success.

With a collaborative culture, stable leadership, outstanding benefits, and a commitment to giving back, this is an opportunity to join a company where your technical expertise will directly influence enterprise operations while contributing to a larger mission that positively impacts communities around the world.

What Employees Saying:

• "Leadership empowers employees to take ownership, innovate, and make a real impact on the business."
• "The culture is collaborative and supportive. You're surrounded by talented professionals who genuinely want to help each other succeed."
• "The combination of stability, strong benefits, and meaningful work makes this one of the best organizations I've worked for."

Why work here:

• A Purpose-Driven Mission: Join an organization where success is measured not only by business outcomes but also by the positive impact made in communities around the world.
• Enterprise-Scale Technology Environment: Work with cutting-edge networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and infrastructure technologies while leading critical transformation initiatives.
• Stability, Growth & Exceptional Benefits: Enjoy the advantages of a financially strong organization that invests in its people through competitive compensation, strong benefits, career development, and long-term opportunities.

Title: Associate Director of Network Engineering

Location: New Haven County, CT

Salary: $150,000 to $170,000 +Bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Network Engineering team, providing technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance.
• Design, implement, and support enterprise networking infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, firewalls, VPNs, wireless networks, and UCaaS/CCaaS platforms.
• Act as the escalation point for complex network incidents, driving troubleshooting efforts and root cause analysis.
• Ensure the availability, performance, and reliability of enterprise network services through monitoring and optimization initiatives.
• Partner closely with cybersecurity teams to maintain secure network environments and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Oversee lifecycle planning, upgrades, and maintenance for routers, switches, firewalls, and related network technologies.
• Support the architecture and implementation of hybrid cloud networking environments across Azure and other cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to deliver seamless enterprise technology solutions.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Manage vendor relationships, support contracts, and technology service providers.
• Lead strategic networking projects, including cloud integrations, infrastructure modernization initiatives, office expansions, and data center migrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 12+ years of hands-on network engineering experience within complex enterprise environments.
• 3-5+ years of leadership, supervisory, or team management experience.
• Strong expertise with enterprise networking technologies, including Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, Meraki, Arista, and Azure networking solutions.
• Advanced knowledge of routing and switching protocols, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, QoS, VLANs, and STP.
• Experience managing firewalls, VPN technologies, and Zero Trust security architectures.
• Strong background in cloud networking, including Azure ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, Azure Firewalls, Virtual WAN, BGP, and VNET design.
• Experience with network monitoring, automation, and management tools such as SolarWinds and LogicMonitor.
• Familiarity with cloud-based UCaaS and CCaaS platforms.
• Outstanding analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.

If you're a hands-on networking leader looking to architect and support enterprise-scale infrastructure while mentoring a talented engineering team, we'd love to hear from you.