Senior Manager Enterprise Network

Kforce Inc; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA / FSA

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Kforce Inc in Daytona Beach, FL is seeking a Senior Manager Enterprise Network to lead a team of senior network professionals and drive modernization across a large-scale enterprise. You will partner with infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity and architecture teams to deliver secure, scalable networking solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strategic direction, and accountability, with occasional after-hours work as major initiatives unfold.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience/education.
• CCNP or CCIE certifications are a plus.
• Extensive enterprise networking experience with hands-on engineering or architecture background.
• Experience leading senior Network Engineers or Architects.
• Strong experience with Cisco enterprise networking technologies.
• SD-WAN and enterprise network modernization; Cisco Meraki experience preferred.
• Experience supporting M&A network integrations preferred.
• Knowledge of firewall technologies; Fortinet experience is helpful.
• Experience with routing, DNS, IP addressing, segmentation and re-IP initiatives.
• Experience with cloud and/or data center migration initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate with Cloud, Cybersecurity, Architecture, Infrastructure and business leadership.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of senior-level Network Engineers and Architects.
• Provide technical leadership across enterprise routing, switching, SD-WAN, wireless, firewalls, DNS, IP addressing, and segmentation.
• Support mergers and acquisitions network integration efforts.
• Lead and support modernization of branch networking and SD-WAN technologies.
• Partner with Cloud, Cybersecurity, Architecture, and Server teams on large-scale migrations.
• Provide leadership around network security, segmentation and firewall strategy.
• Oversee network change management processes and ensure proper planning and execution.
• Evaluate the current network organization and staffing requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and empower engineers to own their areas.
• Occasional after-hours or weekend work on network changes and initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Networking expertise

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CCNP

CCIE

Tools

Cisco Networking

Cisco Meraki

Fortinet

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Daytona Beach, FL that is seeking a Senior Manager Enterprise Network to lead a team of senior network engineering professionals and support the continued modernization and integration of a large-scale enterprise network environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong hands-on networking foundation and has progressed into people leadership. This individual must have the technical credibility to lead experienced engineers while also providing direction, accountability, and partnership across infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and architecture teams. Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of senior-level Network Engineers and Architects
• Provide technical leadership across enterprise routing, switching, SD-WAN, wireless, firewalls, DNS, IP addressing, and network segmentation
• Support network integration efforts associated with mergers and acquisitions, including overlapping IP environments, re-IP initiatives, routing, DNS, and connectivity
• Lead and support the continued migration and modernization of enterprise branch networking and SD-WAN technologies
• Partner with Cloud, Cybersecurity, Architecture, and Server teams on large-scale cloud and data center migration initiatives
• Provide leadership around network security, segmentation, vulnerabilities, and firewall strategy
• Oversee network change management processes and ensure changes are appropriately planned, reviewed, documented, and executed
• Evaluate the current network organization and help determine future staffing and skill-set requirements
• Provide technical guidance and challenge senior engineers when needed while empowering the team to own their areas of expertise
• Participate in occasional after-hours or weekend work associated with network changes and major initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of professional experience, technical education, and certifications
• Relevant networking certifications such as CCNP or CCIE are a plus
• Extensive experience in enterprise networking with a strong hands-on engineering or architecture background
• Previous experience leading and managing senior-level Network Engineers or Architects
• Strong experience with Cisco enterprise networking technologies
• Experience with SD-WAN and enterprise network modernization; Cisco Meraki experience is highly preferred
• Experience supporting M&A network integrations strongly preferred
• Knowledge of enterprise firewall technologies and network security concepts; Fortinet experience is helpful but not required
• Experience with routing, DNS, IP addressing, segmentation, and re-IP initiatives
• Experience supporting cloud and/or data center migration initiatives
• Ability to work effectively with Cloud, Cybersecurity, Architecture, Infrastructure, and business leadership teams
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.