Senior Manager Of Network Operations

Senior Manager – Network Operations

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Network Operations to lead and stabilize global network operations for a large enterprise environment. This role is a key operational leadership position, responsible for driving performance improvements, managing hybrid teams (onshore/offshore), and ensuring seamless communication across partners. The ideal candidate will have deep hands‑on experience in network operations, strong leadership in high‑pressure environments, and a passion for operational excellence.

• Lead day‑to‑day operations of the Network Operations Center (NOC), ensuring high availability and performance.
• Coordinate global teams across multiple time zones, including offshore partners.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement best practices in change, release, and vulnerability management.
• Establish and maintain War Room Bridge processes for incident resolution.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and security teams to ensure alignment and escalation handling.
• Develop and enforce operational cadences, shift rotations, and communication protocols.
• Act as a liaison between internal teams and external partners to streamline operations.
• Provide data‑driven insights and reporting to executive leadership.

• 8-10+ years of experience in network operations leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing hybrid teams (onshore/offshore).
• Strong technical foundation in:
  Routing, switching, WAN/LAN, wireless, VPNs.
• Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, F5), Load Balancers, SD‑WAN.
• Network observability and performance monitoring tools.
• Cloud networking (AWS preferred).
• Familiarity with ITIL processes:
  Incident, Problem, Change, and Release Management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead without direct reports and influence cross‑functional teams.

• Security & Firewalls:
  McAfee Web Gateway, Barracuda Email Security, Thales Key Management, Checkpoint Mgmt Server.
• Network Management:
  Cisco Prime Infrastructure.
• Cisco Technologies:
  Nexus 2K/3K/5K/7K/9K, FEX, VPC, VXLAN, VDC.
• Monitoring Tools:
  Solar Winds, Thousand Eyes, Infoblox.
• Protocols & Redundancy: HSRP, VRRP, GLBP.
• CMDB & DNS Tools:
  Service Now (CMDB), DNS record management.
• Cloud Integration:
  Integration of security tools with AWS.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience working in financial services or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with tools such as Cisco ACI, Gigamon, Avaya, F5, Juniper, VIPRION, APCON, Checkpoint, Arbor Pravail, Extra Hop, NETSCOUT.

Experience Level: Expert

Skills:

Network Operations, Team Leadership, Incident Management, Root Cause Analysis, Change Management, Cloud Networking, AWS, Firewall, Performance Monitoring, Stakeholder Management, ITIL, Cisco ACI, Solar Winds, Thousand Eyes, Service Now CMDB, WAN Optimization, VPN, Load Balancing, DNS Management.

This is a Contract position based out of Denver, CO.

The pay range for this position is $68.00 – $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital, 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available, Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents), Short and long‑term disability, Health Spending Account (HSA), Transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

This is a hybrid position in Denver,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 22, 2025.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.