Manager of Network Engineering | Cloud Connectivity & Global Infrastructure

Key Responsibilities

• Network Architecture & Operations: Lead the design, deployment, and management of a resilient and high-performance global WAN. Optimize SD-WAN solutions and implement advanced routing protocols like BGP and OSPF.
• Cloud Integration: Design and maintain secure, high-throughput connectivity between on-premise infrastructure and public cloud environments (Azure/AWS). Support hybrid network strategies with robust routing and monitoring solutions.
• Performance & Traffic Management: Develop and enforce QoS policies to support mission-critical applications. Continuously monitor network performance and troubleshoot latency, bandwidth, or connectivity issues.
• Team Leadership & Growth: Manage and mentor a distributed team of 2–4 network engineers. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture, aligning resources and initiatives with organizational goals.
• Strategic Planning & Innovation: Define and execute a strategic roadmap for network infrastructure in line with business objectives. Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance network security, reliability, and scalability.
• Compliance & Security: Ensure consistent uptime, system integrity, and compliance with industry regulations. Implement proactive monitoring and disaster recovery protocols.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and vendors to align networking strategies with operational needs. Serve as a senior escalation point for complex issues and outages.
• Project Oversight: Plan and deliver network-related projects on time and within budget, managing timelines, resources, and vendor relationships.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven leadership experience managing global networking teams within a professional services environment.
• Expertise in LAN/WAN, cloud networking, hybrid connectivity, and advanced routing protocols.
• Strong background in cloud networking, with hands-on experience in Azure and/or AWS.
• Experience with cloud migrations and associated network strategy and implementation.
• Capable of scaling a team and building a strong culture of technical excellence.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, including 4–6 years in a leadership role.
• Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Wi-Fi optimization, global WAN/SD-WAN deployment, and network traffic prioritization (QoS).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex, global projects.