IT Manager - Network; WAN Engineering

Position: IT Manager - Network (WAN Engineering)
Location: St. Louis

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Job Description # IT Manager - Network (WAN Engineering)
A large, global organization in the mobility and transportation sector is seeking an
** IT Manager
** to lead its
** WAN Engineering team
** within the Network Strategy and Operations function. This team is responsible for designing and delivering resilient, scalable network solutions that support enterprise-wide operations.
* Build, mentor, and grow a high‑performing team of network engineers through coaching and career development.
* Foster a culture of trust, accountability, and collaboration across IT and business functions.
* Communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to non‑technical audiences.
* Manage performance, hiring, training, recognition, and employee development.
* Model effective communication, conflict resolution, and team alignment.
* Demonstrate strong leadership capability with the ability to empower technical teams.
* Embed security and compliance into all decisions and daily responsibilities.
* Utilize project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) as needed.
* Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
* Residence within the local region of the hiring site.
* Commitment to incorporating security into daily tasks and decision‑making.
* ** 6+ years of overall IT experience.**
* ** 2+ years of direct people‑leadership
** experience, including one‑on‑ones, hiring, coaching, and performance management.
* Experience defining and managing IT infrastructure projects.
* Experience leading networking teams in enterprise‑scale or service provider environments.
* Proven ability to build strong vendor and partner relationships.
* Familiarity with data center and enterprise network technologies including routing/switching, LAN/WAN, VPN, DNS, DHCP, and wireless.
* Experience with service management or work tracking tools such as Jira, Big Picture, or Service Now.
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
* Experience leading teams responsible for the design, implementation, and support of branch network infrastructure.
* Deep understanding of WAN and SD‑WAN technologies.
* Experience managing teams delivering remote access solutions.
* Ability to create dashboards and reporting within service management platforms such as Jira, Big Picture, or Service Now.
* Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click
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