Sr. Manager Of Network Engineering & Connectivity

Own Enterprise Connectivity at Scale | Director-Level Impact | Strong Bonus + 401(k) Match + Top-Tier Benefits + Robust RelocationThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Sierra JohnsonAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the \"Apply\" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $170,000 - $195,000 per yearA bit about us:We are a large, multi-site enterprise undergoing significant investment in modernizing our technology landscape. Our infrastructure supports a high-volume, customer-facing environment where performance, uptime, and security are critical. We are actively evolving our network, cloud, and connectivity platforms to enable scalability and innovation across the business. This is an opportunity to join a team that is building the next generation of enterprise infrastructure.Why join us?High visibility & real influence – Partner directly with senior leadership and shape technology decisions that impact the entire investment in technology – Backed by meaningful CapEx and OpEx budgets to build scalable, resilient, and future-ready and build a high-performing team – Mentor managers and engineers while fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and operational excellence.Strong compensation package – Competitive base salary, strong annual bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.401(k) with company match – Support for long-term financial growth and stability.Robust relocation support – Open to top talent nationwide with a comprehensive relocation package.Stability + growth – Join a well-established organization continuing to invest in innovation and expansion.Job DetailsWe're hiring a Senior Manager of Network Engineering & Connectivity to lead the strategy, architecture, and operations of our enterprise network, telecom, and cloud connectivity environment.This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving innovation, operational excellence, and scalability across a complex, distributed infrastructure. You will oversee network engineering, operations, vendor strategy, and long-term roadmap development—while leading and developing a high-performing team.What You'll Bring

• 12+ years in enterprise network/infrastructure
• 4+ years of leadership experience (ideally managing managers)
• Expertise in routing/switching, SD-WAN, MPLS, BGP/OSPF
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Strong background in network security (firewalls, Zero Trust, SASE)
• Experience in large, multi-site environments
• Exposure to vendor management, budgets, and roadmaps

• Own and execute the technology roadmap for network, firewall, telecom, and cloud connectivity platforms
• Lead the design and evolution of highly available, scalable, and secure network architectures
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including incident response (P1/P2), root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
• Drive large-scale initiatives across SD-WAN, cloud networking, wireless, and next-gen security
• Partner with business and IT leadership to translate requirements into practical, scalable solutions
• Manage and develop a team of managers, engineers, and analysts
• Own vendor and MSP relationships, including contract negotiation, performance management, and SLAs
• Develop and manage CapEx and OpEx budgets, ensuring strong ROI and cost optimization
• Establish and track KPIs and performance metrics for platform health and service delivery
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements (PCI, SOX)

• Experience in large-scale retail or multi-location environments
• Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, or cloud networking certifications
• Experience with network observability tools (SolarWinds, Dynatrace, etc.)
• Background in telecom/voice platforms and cost optimization