Network Manager
Signature Aviation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Orlando • Florida • United States
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About the role
- Drive the strategic direction of our enterprise-wide network infrastructure, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, to ensure robust connectivity and performance.
- Develop and enforce network principles, standards, and policies to drive scalability, security, and reliability across all network operations.
- Drive innovation in network design by leveraging technologies like SD-WAN, wireless, LTE, private 5G, SAASE, Azure networking components, and enterprise firewalls to enhance security, performance and agility.
- Oversee the uptime, monitoring, performance, security, and availability of enterprise network infrastructure, including SD-WAN, wireless, private LTE/5G, SAASE, Azure networking, and firewall systems.
- Manage network configurations, ensuring seamless integration between on-premises and cloud environments to support hybrid cloud strategies.
- Lead initiatives to optimize network performance, including bandwidth management, latency reduction, and secure connectivity for all users and applications.
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely updates, patches, and lifecycle management of network hardware and software.
- Lead and mentor a team of network engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture through coaching, skill development, and performance feedback (minimum 3 years of team leadership experience required).
- Act as a hands-on leader, stepping in to troubleshoot complex network issues or support critical tasks when needed to maintain operational excellence.
- Work closely with development teams to ensure network infrastructure supports application deployment, performance, and security requirements, promoting seamless integration.
- Maintain network governance frameworks to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations, such as data protection and cybersecurity policies.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and audits of network infrastructure to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
- Enforce network segmentation, access controls, and data protection policies to safeguard sensitive information and systems.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation network diagrams and change management processes for all network-related activities to ensure transparency and compliance.
- Evaluate and implement emerging networking technologies, such as AI-driven network operations and automation tools, to enhance performance, security, and efficiency.
- Lead initiatives for network observability and proactive maintenance to anticipate and resolve issues before they impact operations.
- Continuously assess network architecture for optimization opportunities, ensuring scalability and readiness for future organizational needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- 8+ years of experience in enterprise networking, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing technical teams.
- Proven expertise in enterprise routing, switching, wireless, private LTE/5G, SDwan, cloud networking, SAASE and firewall technologies.
- Strong knowledge of hybrid cloud environments and experience with on-premises to cloud transformation initiatives.
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- Azure Network Engineer Associate
- VMware SD-WAN by VeloCloud Certification
- Zscaler Certified Cloud Professional (ZCCP)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
enterprise networkingroutingswitchingwirelessprivate LTE5GSD-WANcloud networkingfirewall technologiesnetwork performance optimization
Soft skills
leadershipteam managementcoachingcollaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationmentoringperformance feedbackrisk assessmentdocumentation
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceCisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)Azure Network Engineer AssociateVMware SD-WAN by VeloCloud CertificationZscaler Certified Cloud Professional (ZCCP)