Manager, Network Engineering

Everforth Apex
Arlington Heights, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Arlington Heights, United States of America

Tech stack

Network Security
Routing
Wide Area Networks
Wi-Fi Technology
Load Balancing
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Wireless Technologies
Cisco networks

Job description

As the Manager of Network Engineering, you will provide strategic leadership for network solutions, overseeing their full lifecycle from planning to deployment and maintenance. This role involves leading a team of approximately 12-14 direct reports, fostering a high-performance culture, and unifying teams from previously separate systems. You will serve as a strategic thinker who is ready to move beyond hands-on keyboard tasks to focus on mentoring staff, designing team processes, and ensuring operational excellence., * Provide strategic direction for the enterprise network, establishing vision and roadmaps for routing, switching, WiFi, firewalls, and network security.

  • Lead and develop a team of engineers, fostering a culture of kindness, teamwork, excellence, and ownership.
  • Drive end-to-end activities for the solutions portfolio, including planning, implementation, testing, and support.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with business leaders and vendors to align technology solutions with organizational goals.
  • Oversee resource planning, particularly for a team heavily utilized during major incidents, and standardize processes like on-call response protocols.
  • Contribute to capital and operating budgets, policy development, and talent management.
  • Ensure the stability, reliability, security, and capacity of enterprise network services.

Requirements

  • Five or more years of experience managing processes, applications, or systems, preferably within an integrated healthcare delivery system.
  • Two or more years of leadership experience, with demonstrated success in bringing teams together and directing high-performing talent.
  • Must have experience in an enterprise-level environment.
  • Proven background in a hands-on technical role with a readiness to transition to a strategic, non-hands-on-keyboard leadership position.

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Technical Skills:

  • Experience with LAN, WAN, and wireless technologies.
  • A higher-level technical understanding sufficient to manage vendor relationships effectively.
  • Knowledge of network engineering fundamentals, including switching, firewalls, and load balancers.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Cisco technologies is preferred.
  • Familiarity with network engineering tools such as SD-WAN, colo, and Infoblox.
  • Exposure to network security concepts, including firewalls and ISE.

About the company

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at

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