Senior Manager, Network Architecture
SBA Communications
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Architectural Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive network architecture strategy that aligns with the company’s objectives and supports high-performance, secure, and scalable solutions.
- Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of network architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
- Technology Roadmap Development: Collaborate with senior leadership to create a roadmap for future network upgrades, including transitions to 5G, SD-WAN, and cloud-native infrastructures.
- Network Design and Optimization: Oversee the design of complex network topologies, including IP/MPLS, GPON, wireless backhaul, and next-gen network protocols, ensuring redundancy, low-latency, and minimal packet loss.
- Vendor Management: Evaluate and engage with vendors to select the best products and services. Manage vendor relationships to maintain a competitive edge in technology solutions and negotiate contracts to ensure favorable terms.
- Technical Oversight: Guide the team through critical projects, ensuring best practices for network security, QoS, and compliance with industry standards (e.g., IEEE, ITU).
- Project Management and Budgeting: Provide oversight and budgeting for network architecture projects, working closely with project management teams to establish timelines, allocate resources, and ensure successful project completion.
- Compliance and Documentation: Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including design specs, network diagrams, and security protocols.
- Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a technical advisor to internal stakeholders, including executive leadership, and provide clear communication regarding the status of network initiatives, performance metrics, and future plans.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CCIE, JNCIE, CISSP) is a plus.
- 5-10 years in network architecture or engineering roles, with at least 3 years in a management or team leadership capacity.
- Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of IP networking, including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and MPLS.
- Familiarity with network security protocols and tools, VoIP, SD-WAN, cloud-native architectures, and network automation.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to assess complex technical challenges, perform root cause analysis, and implement robust solutions to prevent future issues.
- Project Management: Proven experience managing large-scale network projects, from conceptual design through implementation and ongoing support, within set deadlines and budgets.
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Adaptability: Strong ability to adapt to rapidly changing technologies and business requirements, with a proactive approach to staying current on network trends and best practices.
- Preferred skills: Cloud Infrastructure: Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native networking strategies.
- Network Automation and AI: Familiarity with network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Python) and AI-driven network management solutions.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Comfortable working with various departments, including IT, operations, and cybersecurity, to implement and support network solutions.
Benefits
- Financial Wellbeing: Plan for your future with our Global Ownership Program (Annual RSU awards for eligible employees), a 401K with a generous company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering company stock at a discount.
- Mental Wellbeing: We prioritize your health with access to a dedicated Health Concierge service.
- Personal Growth & Balance: Enjoy a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package, paid holidays, and paid volunteer hours. We also fuel your ambition with tuition reimbursement, support for professional certifications, and a wellness reimbursement program.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
network architectureIP networkingBGPOSPFVLANsMPLSnetwork security protocolsVoIPSD-WANcloud-native architectures
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationanalytical skillsadaptabilitycollaboration
Certifications
CCIEJNCIECISSP