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# Manager, Networking

- **Company:** Forward Air
- **Location:** Coppell, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Network Monitoring, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Performance Tuning, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Scripting, System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science), Data Center Networking, Routing & Switching
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3005093526-2

## About the Role

* Network design and architecture
 * Switching and routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
 * WAN/MPLS and SD-WAN management
 * Firewall and VPN administration
 * Wireless network design and support
 * Network performance monitoring and tuning
 * Network security and segmentation
 * Cloud and data center networking
 * Disaster recovery and high availability
 * Scripting/automation for network tasks

## Description

Forward Air is seeking a Manager, Networking to lead the design, operation, and optimization of our enterprise network supporting nationwide freight and logistics operations. In this role, you will manage a small team of network engineers, oversee WAN, LAN, wireless, and security infrastructure across terminals and offices, and ensure high availability for time-critical transportation systems. You'll partner with operations and IT to deliver secure, resilient connectivity, drive network modernization, and uphold our safety-focused, performance-driven culture in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment., * Lead design, implementation, and support of enterprise WAN, LAN, and wireless networks across terminals and offices

 * Manage and mentor a team of network engineers, setting priorities and ensuring high-quality delivery
 * Monitor network performance and availability, resolving incidents and root causes in a 24/7 logistics environment
 * Administer firewalls, VPNs, and security controls to protect transportation and logistics systems
 * Plan and execute network upgrades, standardization, and modernization initiatives
 * Collaborate with operations, warehouse, and IT teams to ensure connectivity for mission-critical logistics applications
 * Maintain network documentation, standards, and configurations for audits and continuity
 * Drive capacity planning, resilience, and disaster recovery for network infrastructure
 * Manage vendor relationships and evaluate network solutions and services
 * Support a safety-focused, performance-driven culture through reliable, secure connectivity