Hybrid Network Manager

at Signature Aviation

• Job title: Network Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Azure, Cloud, Cyber Security, Firewalls, Switching, VMware
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Orlando, United States

About the role

• Network Manager overseeing enterprise networking strategy at IT firm. Driving operational excellence and managing a high-performing engineering team in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• 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)