Manager, Global Network Operations

IonQ

Network Operations Manager overseeing global corporate network infrastructure at IonQ. Managing maintenance, troubleshooting, and scaling initiatives within corporate environments.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeBothell • Maryland, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $126,887 - $166,127 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and maintaining global network infrastructure, with a strong focus on compliance with CMMC and SOC2 Type II frameworks. Proven ability to lead network integration initiatives and collaborate effectively with diverse teams during critical transitions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Network EngineeringLeadership ExperienceEnterprise Firewall ManagementCMMC ComplianceTCP/IP Protocols

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Hard Skills

Network AdministrationCore Networking ProtocolsVLAN ConfigurationRouting ProtocolsSecure VPN TunnelingAccess Control ListsIdentity-Driven SecurityNetwork TroubleshootingM&A Network IntegrationNetwork Hardware Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCollaborationProject Management

Tools & Technologies

FortinetPalo Alto NetworksJumpCloudOkta

Industry Keywords

SOC2 Type IICMMCOn-Prem Active DirectoryCloud Directories

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDNSFirewallsTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee, scale, and maintain global corporate network infrastructure
Bridge the gap between strategic infrastructure design and day-to-day operational excellence
Manage the regular maintenance, uptime, and troubleshooting of enterprise network
Lead critical scale initiatives, including modernizing identity-driven security and securing proprietary quantum assets
Execute seamless M&A network integration roadmaps for newly acquired subsidiaries
Oversee the implementation, monitoring, maintenance, and support of global LAN, WAN, Wireless, and VPN infrastructure
Configure, manage, and lifecycle network hardware from major vendors
Participate in an on-call rotation for critical network issues
Establish and manage a robust on-call rotation schedule
Lead the operational roadmap for integrating newly acquired subsidiaries into a unified IonQ infrastructure
Ensure compliance with CMMC and SOC2 Type II frameworks

Requirements

What you’ll need

7-10 years of experience in network engineering and administration
At least 3-5 years in leadership, project management, or operations management
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical work experience
Deep understanding of core networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)
Strong hands-on experience configuring and managing enterprise firewalls (e.g., Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks), secure VPN tunneling, and access control lists
Practical experience building, auditing, or maintaining networks within highly regulated frameworks such as SOC2 Type II or CMMC
Familiarity navigating migrations from traditional On-Prem Active Directory domains to modern, identity-driven cloud directories (e.g., JumpCloud, Okta) and Conditional Access Policies
Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven track record of collaborating effectively with subsidiary IT leads, internal stakeholders, and external vendors during stressful infrastructure transitions
Ability to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation and travel occasionally to other IonQ manufacturing or office sites

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Matching 401(k)
Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
Parental/adoption leave
Legal insurance
Home technology stipend