Sr. Manager of Network Engineering
Listed on 2025-12-24
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, IT Project Manager, Cybersecurity, Network Engineer
Sr Manager of Network Engineering (Hybrid) Position Overview
Direct hire position with full company benefits + bonus. Candidates must reside in the Knoxville, TN area or be willing to relocate if offered the position.
The Senior Manager of Network Engineering leads the strategy and day-to-day operations of an enterprise network environment. This role manages network leaders and engineers to deliver a secure, scalable, and high‑performing network that supports business growth and operational resilience. The ideal candidate blends deep technical expertise with strong people leadership and cross‑functional collaboration in a hybrid work environment.
Key Responsibilities- Define and execute the enterprise network strategy, roadmap, and standards
- Lead, mentor, and develop distributed and hybrid network teams
- Ensure network availability, performance, security, and compliance
- Partner with Cloud, Security, Infrastructure, and Application teams to deliver integrated solutions
- Oversee network project intake, prioritization, resource planning, and budgets
- Drive automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives
Present network strategies and key initiatives to senior leadership - Monitor industry trends to guide network modernization efforts
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of network engineering experience, including 5+ years in leadership
- Experience managing enterprise networks across LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, SD‑WAN, and cloud
- Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives without direct authority
- Strong written, verbal, and stakeholder communication skills
- Enterprise routing and switching (Cisco, Aruba, or equivalent)
- Wireless networking (Aruba, Meraki, or similar)
- SD‑WAN and hybrid cloud networking (AWS/Azure connectivity)
- Network security technologies (firewalls, VPN, NAC, Zero Trust concepts)
- Network monitoring and observability tools (Solar Winds, Datadog, Splunk)
- Automation and Infrastructure‑as‑Code fundamentals (Python, Terraform)
- Proven experience leading and developing high‑performing, distributed teams
- Strong strategic planning and execution capabilities
- Budget, vendor, and portfolio management experience
Seniority level:
Director
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Information Technology
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
Location:
Knoxville, TN
Salary: $‑$
Posted: 1 week ago
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