Network Engineering / Architecture (Associate Manager)

Job Summary

We are looking for a Network Engineering / Architecture Associate Manager who will serve as a project resource, solutions architect, and individual contributor supporting a global network environment.

This role is responsible for supporting network solutions and designs that ensure infrastructure uptime, security, and business continuity. The position will work closely with infrastructure teams, enterprise architects, network architects, engineers, managed service providers, security teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.

The role will also support network-related projects, change management, incident and problem management processes, budget tracking, vendor coordination, and technical design activities.

• Assist in managing the overall network services portfolio, including WAN, LAN, WLAN, data, and voice network services.
• Help ensure maximum network uptime, stability, security, and performance for business operations.
• Support governance principles for network design, deployment, and infrastructure standards.
• Translate high-level network designs into low-level designs for implementation.
• Assist in managing network-related projects and ensure delivery based on agreed timelines.
• Analyze technical needs, business requirements, network infrastructure design, integration, and operations.
• Support the Network Technology Roadmap by helping ensure the right hardware, software, and tools are available.
• Coordinate with network and security operations teams on change, incident, and problem management activities.
• Participate in the change control process as an initiator and/or Change Control Board delegate.
• Act as a liaison with the Global Information Security team regarding network security status, policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Work with vendors and partners to ensure security standards are maintained across network connectivity activities.
• Partner with Network Operations teams to define, refine, monitor, and implement network SLAs and KPIs.
• Assist in budget management, vendor management, project tracking, and activity monitoring.
• Evaluate and recommend new network products, tools, and emerging technologies for enterprise use.
• Help foster a collaborative environment built on trust, open communication, creative thinking, and teamwork.
• Continuously update and improve technical skills through training and self-study.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in Network Engineering within a large-scale or global enterprise environment.
• Strong experience in network solutions analysis, design, deployment, implementation, and operational support.
• Intermediate engineering-level skills in:
• Routing and switching
• Data center infrastructure solutions
• Cisco routing and switching
• F5 LTM, APM, and ASM
• Palo Alto NGFW, IDS, and IPS functions
• Infoblox DDI
• Citrix NetScaler / VDI
• Cisco ISE
• Campus LAN and WLAN solutions using Cisco products
• Network segmentation and access control for remote offices
• Experience in solutions analysis, design, deployment, and operationalization of Software Defined WAN or SD-WAN solutions.
• Knowledge and experience in programming or scripting languages and frameworks used for automation, such as:
• Python
• Ansible
• Other similar automation tools or frameworks
• Experience in one or more of the following is preferred:
• Data Center Automation and Orchestration
• Infrastructure as a Service or IaaS
• Platform as a Service or PaaS
• Software as a Service or SaaS
• Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, and Public Cloud environments
• Integration of solutions across cloud platforms
• Cisco ACI, including fabric and overlay network, programmable features, and micro-segmentation
• Network, security, and infrastructure virtualization
• Agile team leadership or NetDevOps experience
• Understanding of infrastructure design and operations, including servers, storage, and related platforms.
• Strong collaboration, communication, stakeholder management, and vendor coordination skills.
• Willing to work onsite on a dayshift schedule.
• Willing to work occasional nights and/or weekends when required.