Manager, Network Engineering Job Description
Manager, network engineering
provides support to the design, configuration, and deployment of company voice and data networks for headquarters and global networks.
Manager, Network Engineering Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Design, install, troubleshoot, and support multi-site contact center technologies
Insure network documentation is updated and maintained and regular security monitoring is performed to identify any possible breaches
Monitor and manage network
Manages relationships with carriers and other third party vendors
Support end users in the selection, usage, and maintenance of their software programs and hardware
Partners with National and Division Engineering, vendors, on technology roadmap
Lead a team of highly-skilled engineers in core network infrastructure planning, design and deployment
Examines new projects, forecasts new staffing requirements and reviews company goals to prepare a Network Engineering plan and budget
Implements Network Engineering standards, tools and processes by reviewing documentation and participating in peer review meetings
Develop and maintain a mid to long term strategy that will drive the next generation network infrastructure for the bank
Manager, Network Engineering Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Manager, Network Engineering
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CCNP, ITIL, CCNA, CCIE, PMP, JNCIS, JNCIA, CCDE, CISSP, CISM
Education for Manager, Network Engineering
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the manager, network engineering job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technical, Information Technology, Management, Education, Technology, Networking, Network Engineering, Business
Skills for Manager, Network Engineering
Desired skills for manager, network engineering include:
Cable
LAN/WAN design and operations
Microsoft Office
HFC networks
TCP/IP and SNMP
Voice and data communications networks
Associated elements
Voice and data communications networks and associated elements
TCP/IP
Networking
Desired experience for manager, network engineering includes:
A minimum of 2 years' people management experience
Professional or Expert-level network certification (CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, JNCIE)
Passion in building and engineering very large scale systems
Degree in business management, computer science, computer engineering or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of experience in at least two IT disciplines (such as technical architecture, network management, information security, application development, information analysis, or operations management) in a heterogeneous environment
Strong understanding of corporate LAN and WAN data networks, and supporting component features, services, and technologies
Manager, Network Engineering Examples
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Manager, Network Engineering Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a manager, network engineering. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for manager, network engineering
- A master’s degree in business, TV/Film technology or IP networking
- Checks systems in order to optimize performance and to initiate recovery action after system failures
- Manage the enterprise network function to define the strategic architecture that will provide the required performance, security, redundancy, standardization, and supportability
- Manage the group to provide engineering designs, implementation and operational support of network infrastructure and services
- Develop, analyze and review SLAs in conjunction with customer base to ensure adequate availability and performance of services, including incident/problem resolution and change configuration management
- Maintain responsibility for the development and implementation of standardized technical infrastructures that collaboratively evolve the strategy of LAN/WAN & wireless networks
- Maintain responsibility for team delivery and development of project plans with supporting budgets and resource allocations
- Oversee the management and implementation of projects, ensuring time, quality, security and budget goals are met
- Hire, develop, lead, coach and mentor a diverse technical team capable of delivering solutions and services using current, new and emerging technology
- Ensure that the team is cohesive and aligned toward company and departmental vision and common goals
Qualifications for manager, network engineering
- 7+ years in a related technical role is desired
- Bachelor degree in technology or business related field
- Strong to expert knowledge of Routing and Switching systems
- Strong knowledge of VoIP, Multicast, STP, VTP and Virtual LAN’s and Trunking (VLAN’s)
- Strong and broad technical knowledge and experience with converged infrastructure, switching / routing in a large and complex network, DHCP, DNS, IP (Schema, subnetting, summarization) IP management tools, network management applications
- Knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure network designs, including best practices in configuring AWS Direct Connect and Azure
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of manager, network engineering. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for manager, network engineering
- Provide network vision and leadership for developing and implementing technology based solutions
- Manage the engineering of the infrastructure environments to meet business needs
- Design technical solutions that enable the company to maintain high levels of client and customer satisfaction
- Provide leadership and direction on all assigned projects
- Assist with cost analysis for programs that require value engineering
- Install, configure, and maintain Cisco and Juniper routers using command line Linux tools
- Design and architectural review in cross-functional teams of deployments and software developments that impact Network Engineering
- Participate in new product design and develop configuration templates in support of new business initiatives
- Configure and monitor complex peering relationships via BGP (route-maps, communities, and/or filters) high capacity data circuits (1G, 10G, 100G Ethernet circuits)
- Work with vendors and internal organizations to build out large points of presence across the globe
Qualifications for manager, network engineering
- Past experience in the military or working on assignment in a deployed environment
- Experience working with military and/or overseas technical team members
- Master's Degree in Engineering or related field preferred as is familarity with Army tactical C2 systems and active CCNP or equivalent certifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems or related field or relevant combination of education and experience is required
- Minimum 7 years of infrastructure management, network, server and storage design, with increasing project and management responsibilities is required
- Minimum 7 years of leadership responsibility in managing multiple large cross-functional teams and projects and influencing management and key stakeholders si required
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of manager, network engineering. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for manager, network engineering
- Continually improves work procedures and processes for unit(s) managed
- Develop CapEx and OpEx 1 ,2, and 3 year budget plans within the infrastructure space
- Be the implementation expert for cloud network solutions
- Drive the engineering of solutions that implement cloud environment patterns and practices for subscriptions/accounts, secure public/private network architecture, quality of service, and multi-region availability
- Drive the implementation of network architectures for both hybrid and non-hybrid cloud solutions in AWS, Azure, and on-perm environments
- Lead implementation of network application delivery solutions which includes CDN, acceleration, layer 7 services, real time traffic rewrite, encryption certificate services, and traffic security inspection
- Implement the end-to-end automation of software defined network solutions and directly support application product and DevOps delivery teams to rapidly provision environments via integration into Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery pipelines
- Ensure project deliverables are completed within target timeframes and are consistently of high-quality
- Ensure fit-for-purpose design and implementation of the infrastructure solutions and components within respective area of responsibility
- Lead by example, care for the team, and establish credibility with the holistic quality of the team's technical delivery
Qualifications for manager, network engineering
- Minimum 8 years experience and Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or related field
- Expert level understanding of routing protocols such as BGP, EIGRP, route distribution and optimization, VPN technologies, site-to-site, mesh VPN, client-to-site and data communications technologies, MPLS, frame-relay is a must
- Understanding of various network security best practices, protocols and implementations is essential
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems independently and to generate innovative solutions over a large scale network is necessary
- Demonstrated skills in business case development for proposed technology changes is are desired
- Strong written, verbal and facilitation skills are necessary
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of manager, network engineering. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for manager, network engineering
- Stay abreast of operational challenges, trends, and issues, so that he/she can ensures availability of Engineering staff to provide incident and problem management support, as needed
- Follow clearly defined demand management process for Engineering resource allocation, so that Engineering is best positioned to meet prioritized, planned and unplanned business needs as they arise
- Lead in the architecting and design of enterprise router, switch, and firewall infrastructure systems
- Supervise the activities of Network Engineering team
- Support the design and implementation of standards based on industry best practices and stated business needs
- Provide technical mentoring of Network Engineering staff
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of standards related to network configurations, and security
- Assure adherence to established standards, processes, and procedures for network infrastructure including administration, usage and disaster recovery
- Project manage the cabling contractors and equipment providers to ensure seamless implementation, incl
- Personally and through delegated authorities, analyze and resolve network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide end user training where required
Qualifications for manager, network engineering
- Previous executive communication experience
- Expert-level knowledge across Cisco’s entire enterprise product line (switches, routers, security products)
- Network management systems - Solarwinds, Orion, Ciscoworks, HP Openview
- 7+ years of experience with carrier-grade IP networks or large, global SaaS/IaaS compute networks
- Strong knowledge of Layer 1 transport, Ethernet, PBB, and MPLS/VPLS technologies
- Ability to own/ work on projects independently/ with minimum supervision
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Our growing company is hiring for a manager, network engineering. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for manager, network engineering
- Lead and develop a high performing and highly engaged team
- Nurture the personal and career development of team members to ensure they are well positioned to be able to support the changing needs of TELUS and our customers
- Ensure TELUS’ best interests are protected when negotiating and implementing the Joint Ownership and Use Agreement
- Responsible for all aspects of the organization’s network systems including software and hardware
- Recommends, implements and maintains network architectures (LAN and WAN)
- Build and manage a team of high caliber Network and Security engineers, including coaching and maturing junior engineers to higher levels of tech competency
- Ensure monitoring and alerting of network infrastructure devices and related systems
- Lead critical troubleshooting efforts
- Direct management of a team of geographically dispersed Network Engineers throughout the US and dotted line management of a team located in India
- Manage the day to day IT operations and Network Engineering functions of the team
Qualifications for manager, network engineering
- Advanced knowledge in design of LAN and WAN solutions, including a strong working knowledge of data network equipment (routers, switches)
- Ability to lead a team of Network Engineers independent
- Ability to work in a time sensitive environment, , meet monthly SLAs
- TS/SCI with DHS EOD clearance
- Minimum 7 years experience in wireless telecommunications, focused on RF Planning, Design, Optimization and Performance for HSPA and LTE, including at least two years leading teams at the manager level in that field (preferred)
- Experience with large scale retrofits in existing operational facilities