Enterprise Network Engineering Leader

Job Description

About the Role

A large, complex, and highly regulated organization is seeking a Network Engineering Manager to lead the design, stability, and ongoing evolution of enterprise network services. This role is responsible for overseeing the architecture, performance, and reliability of voice, data, video, and wireless environments across both local and wide-area networks.

The Network Engineering Manager combines deep hands-on networking expertise with strong leadership, strategic planning, and vendor management capabilities. This position plays a critical role in ensuring secure, resilient, and scalable network infrastructure that supports mission-critical operations and long-term business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, design, and manage enterprise LAN and WAN environments to ensure reliable delivery of voice, data, video, and wireless services

Establish and enforce network policies, standards, and operational procedures

Monitor, analyze, and optimize network performance, availability, scalability, and security

Lead network capacity planning and align infrastructure strategy with business growth and technology roadmaps

Serve as the primary escalation point for complex network incidents and service disruptions

Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define network requirements for new systems and initiatives

Oversee provisioning, lifecycle management, and upgrades of network infrastructure and services

Manage financial aspects of network operations, including budgeting, purchasing, and cost optimization

Develop business cases and cost-benefit analyses for infrastructure investments

Negotiate and manage vendor, service provider, and consultant relationships

Lead, mentor, and develop network engineering staff, including hiring, performance management, and scheduling

Ensure secure and resilient connectivity across all network-attached systems and appliances

Maintain accurate documentation of network architecture, configurations, diagrams, and procedures

Develop and maintain disaster recovery, business continuity, and network security policies

Research and evaluate emerging networking technologies to drive continuous improvement

Oversee implementation of new hardware, software, and network upgrades

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors degree in a computer-related field or equivalent professional experience

Experience

Approximately 8+ years of progressive experience supporting enterprise network environments

Proven success designing, implementing, and supporting large-scale, high-availability network infrastructures

Technical Skills

Experience working in complex or regulated environments preferred

Strong knowledge of enterprise networking platforms, protocols, and architectures

Hands-on experience with OSPF, BGP, DNS, DHCP, SPB, and SDN

Network capacity planning, security principles, and operational best practices

Proficiency with network testing tools for voice and data circuits

Ability to interpret technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and vendor specifications

Working knowledge of data privacy, compliance, and security requirements

Certifications

Industry-recognized networking certifications (associate, professional, or expert level) preferred

Vendor-specific or enterprise networking certifications strongly preferred

Soft Skills

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-focused language

Highly organized, self-directed, and detail-oriented

Proven analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities

Ability to prioritize and perform effectively in high-pressure environments

Customer-focused mindset with strong collaboration skills

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to lead and shape enterprise network strategy within a mission-critical, highly visible environment. Youll work with advanced technologies, collaborate with cross-functional leaders, and have a direct impact on the reliability, security, and future direction of a large-scale network infrastructure.