Network Engineering Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead a diverse team of senior engineers specializing in WAN/SD-WAN, routing/switching, network security, wireless technologies, application delivery (ADC/LADC), and Infoblox DDI.

• Convert enterprise architectural plans into scalable operational execution.

• Ensure high availability within hybrid-cloud and data center networks.

• Act as the primary technical escalation point for critical incidents, conducting root-cause analysis (RCA) and implementing ongoing operational improvements.

• Create standardized workflows, change management protocols, and metrics tracking systems.

• Guarantee adherence to operational SLAs, milestone achievements, and effective infrastructure performance.

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of network initiatives and their management.

• Monitor third-party vendor performance, ensuring accountability for delivery timelines and operational standards.

• Drive process enhancement initiatives, readiness for automation, and maintenance of infrastructure hygiene.

• Reduce operational complexity while enhancing the technical expertise of the team.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR an Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of relevant cumulative job-specific experience is required.

• A minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience is preferred.

• Possession of an active Cisco CCIE (Routing/Switching or Enterprise Core) or equivalent tier-1 vendor certifications (e.g., Palo Alto PCNSE, F5 CSE).

• Proven experience in integrating network automation tools and frameworks (Python, Ansible, Terraform) with legacy routing/switching and DDI environments.

• Demonstrated expertise in managing hybrid-cloud connectivity architectures across major cloud platforms (AWS DirectConnect, Azure ExpressRoute).

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA/FSA options.

• Employer-matched 403(b).

• Planning and hardship resources.

• Disability and life insurance.

• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.

• Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare).

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Ongoing professional development and online learning opportunities.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Counseling and peer support services.

• Spiritual care and stress management resources.

• Parental leave.

• Adoption assistance and family benefits.

• Optional legal and pet insurance.

• Transportation savings.