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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager Network Administration - **Company:** Sonepar USA - **Location:** Hamilton Township, NJ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** LTE (Telecommunication), Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Network Address Translation, Domain Name System (DNS), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, EtherChannel, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Local Area Networks, Network Security, Multicasting, Network Architecture, Network Control, Network Service, Network Administration, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Identity Services Engine, Computer Network Operations, HybridCloud, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Deployment Automation, Npm(Software), Api Design, Open Network Automation Platform, Api Management, Cisco, Servicenow - **Published:** November 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18818969/Manager-Network-Administration-New-Jersey-Hamilton ## About the Role Seven (7)+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering, infrastructure operations, or network operations management. Three (3)+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams. Experience supporting large-scale, geographically distributed enterprise environments. Demonstrated success leading major incidents, operational teams, and infrastructure projects. Experience managing telecommunications providers, technology vendors, and service contracts. Experience supporting enterprise networking in hybrid cloud environments. Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education, certifications, and relevant experience may be considered. ## Description The Network Operations Manager is a key member of Sonepar's Infrastructure & Operations organization, responsible for the reliability, performance, security, and continuous improvement of the enterprise network environment. This role provides leadership for a team of network engineers and operations professionals supporting datacenter, cloud, WAN, LAN, wireless, SD-WAN, internet, and telecommunications services across Sonepar's operating companies and enterprise locations. The Network Operations Manager combines technical expertise with people leadership to ensure the delivery of secure, scalable, and highly available network services. This position partners closely with Infrastructure, Information Security, Digital Enterprise, Cloud Operations, and business stakeholders to drive operational excellence, support strategic technology initiatives, and enable business growth., This is a hybrid positoin based in Hamilton, New Jersey or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Network Operations Manager is expected to work three days per week on location with the flexibility to work remotely two days per week based on business need. The position will require regular collaboration with leaders, project teams, business partners, and stakeholders across Sonepar and its family of brands with up to 20% travel required., Network Operations & Service Reliability Lead day-to-day network operations, monitoring, incident management, escalation management, and service restoration activities. Ensure network availability, stability, and performance across enterprise environments. Coordinate major incident response efforts and post-incident reviews to drive continuous improvement. Establish operational standards and best practices to improve service delivery. Team Leadership & Talent Development Lead, mentor, and develop network engineering and operations team members. Provide coaching, performance management, workforce planning, and career development support. Foster a collaborative, customer-focused, and high-performing technology culture. Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning across the team. Enterprise Network Infrastructure Management Oversee enterprise WAN, LAN, wireless, datacenter, cloud, internet, and SD-WAN environments. Ensure infrastructure designs align with business requirements, security standards, and scalability objectives. Partner with architecture and security teams to maintain network resiliency and compliance. Automation & Operational Excellence Drive network automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), scripting, API-based integrations, and automation solutions utilizing Python, Ansible, and related technologies. Develop operational processes that improve efficiency, consistency, and reliability. Vendor & Telecommunications Management Manage relationships with network vendors, telecommunications providers, and strategic technology partners. Oversee service contracts, support agreements, performance metrics, and service-level commitments. Evaluate vendor performance and recommend improvements to maximize value and service quality. Infrastructure Projects & Technology Initiatives Lead network-related projects including branch deployments, datacenter modernization efforts, cloud connectivity implementations, and hardware lifecycle refreshes. Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery. Support enterprise digital transformation and business growth initiatives. Operational Metrics & Capacity Planning Develop and maintain network performance metrics, KPIs, reporting dashboards, and capacity planning strategies. Monitor trends to proactively identify opportunities for optimization and risk mitigation. Drive service improvement programs that enhance customer experience and operational performance. Security, Compliance & Governance Partner with cybersecurity teams to implement network security controls and best practices. Support regulatory compliance, vulnerability remediation, and infrastructure governance initiatives. Ensure adherence to enterprise change management and IT service management standards., Enterprise routing and switching technologies TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, and Multicast BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP routing protocols VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, VXLAN, and related Layer 2 technologies Wireless networking technologies and architecture SD-WAN solutions and deployment strategies Network security concepts and best practices IT Service Management (ITSM) platforms, preferably ServiceNow Network Infrastructure Technologies Cisco and Meraki networking solutions Cisco ACI environments Enterprise WAN, LAN, internet, and wireless architectures Telecom technologies including MPLS, DIA, broadband, LTE, and carrier services Network management and monitoring solutions such as: SolarWinds NPM SolarWinds NCM SolarWinds NTA Cisco ISE Cisco Prime Preferred Technical Skills Python scripting and automation Ansible Automation Platform Infrastructure as Code (IaC) API integrations and orchestration Cloud networking technologies Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles Observability and monitoring platforms Preferred Certifications Cisco CCNP Enterprise or higher ITIL Foundation Certification Cisco Meraki Certifications Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate Additional cloud networking certifications are a plus