Manager, Network Infrastructure

WME | IMG

Manager leading WME's global network and voice infrastructure across talent-agency offices. Owning security, connectivity, unified communications, and distributed engineering operations.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeBeverly Hills • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $138,750 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in network engineering, including LAN/WAN architecture, Palo Alto NGFW management, and VoIP systems. Proven ability to lead and develop globally distributed teams while managing complex network operations and security protocols.

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Network Engineering LeadershipPalo Alto NGFW ManagementCisco Switching and RoutingVoIP and Unified CommunicationsNetwork Automation with Ansible

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Hard Skills

LAN/WAN ArchitecturePalo Alto NGFW ManagementCisco SwitchingCampus/Data-Center NetworkingDNSDHCPIP Address Management (IPAM)Zero Trust ArchitectureVoIPNetwork Automation

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipStrong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Cisco Call ManagerAzure ExpressRouteSASE/SSEAnsiblePython

Certifications & Qualifications

CCNPCCIEPalo Alto PCNSECisco ISEAzure AZ-700

Industry Keywords

Global Network OperationsHybrid-Cloud NetworkingInternet Circuit ManagementAI ToolingMulti-Region High-Availability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAzureCloudCyber SecurityDNSPythonSwitchingVoIP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead WME's global network and voice estate across eight sites
Lead, develop, hire, coach, and manage four globally distributed network and voice engineers
Own on-call, escalation, backup coverage, and workload models across time zones and sites
Own LAN/WAN architecture and operations, Cisco switching, campus/data-center networking, Palo Alto routing, site-to-site VPN, SD-WAN, circuits, DNS, DHCP, and IPAM
Own hybrid-cloud WAN and circuit connectivity, including Azure ExpressRoute/VPN
Own enterprise wireless architecture, performance, operations, and WiFi contractor work
Manage Palo Alto NGFW security policies, threat prevention, URL filtering, routing, and VPN
Implement and operate Zero Trust, segmentation, 802.1X, NAC, remote-access VPN, and SASE/SSE connectivity
Partner with cybersecurity on security incident response and triage
Own VoIP and unified communications, including Cisco Call Manager, dial plans, SIP trunking, PSTN, E911, and QoS
Own monitoring, observability, capacity planning, resilience, failover, disaster recovery, change management, and documentation
Own physical network infrastructure, cabling, IDF/MDF, patching, and hardware lifecycle
Drive network automation and infrastructure-as-code using Ansible, Python, and platform automation
Manage network and voice vendors, hardware/circuit lifecycle, renewals, and AI/AIOps tooling

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in network engineering with progressive responsibility, including team-lead or people-management experience
Deep routing and switching, Cisco switching, and campus/data-center networking
Palo Alto NGFW management, security policy, threat prevention, URL filtering, firewall routing, and site-to-site VPN
DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (IPAM)
Enterprise wireless (WLAN) design and operations
Zero Trust architecture, 802.1X, NAC, and network segmentation
Remote-access VPN and secure connectivity, including GlobalProtect, SASE/SSE, or equivalent
VoIP, Cisco Call Manager (CUCM), SIP trunking, PSTN, and E911
Internet circuit and carrier/ISP relationship management
Azure ExpressRoute/VPN and hybrid-cloud networking
Load balancing/application delivery and network automation/scripting with Ansible, Python, or equivalent
Experience partnering with security teams on incident response and triage
Distributed/global network operations across multiple sites and time zones
Hiring, developing, and leading engineers
Strong written and verbal communication
Demonstrated use of AI tooling in technical work
Preferred: CCNP or CCIE, Palo Alto PCNSE, Cisco ISE, Zscaler/ZTNA, SD-WAN, Azure AZ-700, Cisco Unified Communications/Call Manager certification, and multi-region/high-availability or media/entertainment experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base rate of $138,750–$185,000 annually
Short- and long-term incentives, as applicable
Growth and developmental opportunities
Health care
Retirement
Vacation and other paid time off
Additional offerings