Manager, Network Engineering

Acrux Consulting Solutions Washington, DC Architecture and Engineering Posted 1 days ago
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Manager, Network Engineering

Flat referral fee: $6,000 Manager, Network Engineering Location Options: New York City, NY | Washington, DC | Boston, MA (Hybrid Schedule) Compensation: Salary: $130,000 $190,000 (commensurate with experience) Bonus Eligible

Position Summary: The Manager of Network Engineering will lead the design, implementation, and management of the firm's networking infrastructure, including global WAN/SD-WAN, advanced routing (BGP, OSPF), QoS optimization, and public cloud connectivity. The role requires a combination of hands-on technical expertise and strategic leadership to support a secure, resilient, and scalable network environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Network Design & Management
    • Oversee global WAN operations for scalability and high availability
    • Lead deployment and lifecycle management of SD-WAN technologies
    • Design and maintain network infrastructure utilizing BGP, OSPF, and other advanced routing protocols
    • Optimize enterprise Wi-Fi systems across firm locations
  • Cloud Networking
    • Design and manage cloud connectivity solutions in Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS
    • Ensure seamless integration between on-premise infrastructure and public cloud environments
  • Traffic Management
    • Implement and maintain QoS (Quality of Service) policies for application performance optimization
    • Proactively monitor latency, bandwidth usage, and network performance metrics
  • Leadership & Team Management
    • Lead, mentor, and manage a distributed team of network engineers
    • Align team activities with broader IT and business goals
    • Promote professional development and a collaborative team culture
  • Strategic Planning
    • Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for network engineering
    • Evaluate emerging technologies and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Operational Excellence
    • Ensure maximum uptime, performance, and security of network systems
    • Define monitoring standards, disaster recovery plans, and compliance controls
  • Collaboration & Support
    • Serve as the escalation point for critical network issues
    • Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to align strategies and resolve issues
  • Project Management
    • Lead network-related initiatives and deployments
    • Deliver projects on time, within scope and budget

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field
    • Professional certifications preferred (e.g., CCNP, CCIE)
    • 7+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering
    • 46 years of leadership or managerial experience
    • Proven experience with: o Advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) o Global WAN and SD-WAN technologies o Enterprise Wi-Fi infrastructure o Cloud networking in Azure and/or AWS
    • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage infrastructure at scale
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