Manager, Network – Enterprise Tools

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Manager overseeing network operations and enterprise tools for US and EMEA locations. Leading a technical team focused on infrastructure performance and incident response.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeBrookfield • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in network engineering and operations, with a strong focus on managing enterprise network technologies, incident response, and team leadership. Proficient in implementing network security measures and optimizing monitoring tools to enhance operational efficiency.

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Network EngineeringFortinet FirewallsCisco Switching And RoutingNetwork Monitoring ToolsITIL Practices

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Hard Skills

LANWANVPNFirewallNetwork SecurityTroubleshootingConfigurationIncident ResponseChange ManagementRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunicationDocumentationVendor ManagementStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

ManageEngineNagiosSolarWindsPRTGZabbixLogicMonitor

Certifications & Qualifications

CiscoFortinetNetwork+ITIL

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Network OperationsInfrastructure SupportTechnical Service DeliveryGlobal Manufacturing EnvironmentNetwork Standardization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FirewallsSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day network operations, engineering, and support for US and EMEA locations, ensuring reliable and secure network services.
Support and maintain LAN, WAN, wireless, VPN, firewall, site-to-site connectivity, and related network security services.
Remain actively involved in troubleshooting, configuration, implementation, incident response, and change execution.
Manage network incident, problem, and change activities, including root cause analysis, remediation planning, communication, and service restoration.
Support enterprise network technologies including Fortinet firewalls, Cisco switching and routing, VPN connectivity, wireless infrastructure, WAN connectivity, and network security controls.
Partner with the APAC Network Manager and global IT teams to align network architecture, standards, operational practices, escalation processes, and project execution.
Develop and maintain network standards, diagrams, operational procedures, and infrastructure best practices.
Oversee enterprise network monitoring and management platforms such as ManageEngine, Nagios, SolarWinds, PRTG, Zabbix, LogicMonitor, or similar tools.
Define monitoring standards, alerting thresholds, dashboards, escalation workflows, and reporting to strengthen operational visibility and response.
Analyze infrastructure trends, recurring issues, and service risks; implement corrective actions to improve availability and reduce disruption.
Manage, coach, and mentor a small team of network and infrastructure resources while staying engaged in technical execution and operational support.
Set priorities, coordinate daily work, allocate resources, and promote accountability, collaboration, and practical problem solving.
Partner with Infrastructure, Security, Applications, Service Desk, site leadership, vendors, and global IT teams to support enterprise technology initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, network operations, infrastructure support, or related IT roles.
2+ years of experience leading, supervising, or mentoring technical team members.
Strong knowledge of enterprise network operations, infrastructure support, and technical service delivery in distributed environments.
Hands-on experience with Fortinet firewalls, Cisco switching and routing, VPN services, wireless networking, WAN connectivity, and network security controls.
Experience administering or improving network monitoring and management tools such as ManageEngine, Nagios, SolarWinds, PRTG, Zabbix, LogicMonitor, or similar platforms.
Understanding of ITIL-based incident, problem, change, configuration, and service transition practices.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, documentation, vendor management, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to support a global manufacturing environment with distributed sites, regional priorities, maintenance windows, and critical production dependencies.
Preferred experience includes Cisco, Fortinet, Network+, ITIL, or related infrastructure certifications; global network standardization; site refreshes; firewall modernization; SD-WAN; segmentation; wireless modernization; or monitoring tool integration.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and annual bonus program.
Equity compensation eligibility.
Full suite of health and welfare benefits.
401k with company match.