Manager of Global Network Operations

Manager of Global Network Operations

Neenah, WI (onsite requirements, 3 times per week min) Relocation is acceptable

6 months contract with option to convert

Position Overview:

The Manager, Global Network Operations is a strategic technical leadership role responsible for the engineering and

operational evolution of a core enterprise networking ecosystem. This role leads solutions spanning a global software-defined

wide area network (SD-WAN) footprint, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) connectivity, Intent-Based Networking (IBN), and factoryedge/operational technology (OT) environments. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who can operationalize scalable,

robust, and secure network architectures. This leader will help modernize the digital backbone, right-size data center fabrics,

and ensure seamless, zero-downtime connectivity across the enterprise, from local manufacturing plants to global cloud

landing zones. The Mgr will oversee a team of 3 this isa hands on manager role.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Engineering, or a related field.

Must have 5+ years of related experience in enterprise network engineering required overseeing a Global Network

Strategy & Execution operation: Own the end-to-end lifecycle and 24/7 operational performance of enterprise WAN,

SD-WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, and GCP cloud networking environments.

Must have Proven track record leading enterprise-wide NOC Workflows such as:

o Software-Defined ( SD-WAN) & Intent-Based Networking: Drive the transition toward Intent-Based

Networking (IBN) and artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps), translating business policies into

declarative network state and automated closed-loop assurance.

SD-WAN transformations, such as Cisco, Fortinet, or Palo Alto Networks, and SASE/ZTNA

deployments, such as Prisma.

o GCP Cloud & SASE Architecture: Optimize resilient, low-latency connectivity between on-premises sites,

factory-edge nodes, and GCP using Cloud Interconnect, Cloud Router, and Shared Virtual Private Clouds

(VPCs), along with Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) frameworks.

Deep functional and technical knowledge of GCP cloud-native networking, including Shared VPCs,

Cloud Interconnect, Cloud Router, and VPC Service Controls.

o Data Center Fabric Right-Sizing: Deliver modern Ethernet VPN and Virtual Extensible LAN (EVPN-VXLAN)

leaf-spine data center fabrics; manage the compression and optimization of on-premises hardware

footprints as workloads migrate into GCP. (Right-sizing hybrid/on-premises data center networks during

active cloud migrations.)

o Network Automation & IaC: Lead a Network as Code strategy, driving continuous integration and

automated change management through Terraform, Ansible, Python, and GitOps workflows.

Proficiency managing network infrastructure through automation pipelines using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools

such as Terraform, Ansible, Python, and Git/GitOps.

Expert knowledge of core protocols including Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF),

Multiprotocol BGP (MP-BGP), VXLAN overlays, and IPv4/IPv6 enterprise addressing schemes.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex network

requirements into clear conceptual guidance for executive leadership.

Preferred: GCP Professional Cloud Network Engineer or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification.

Preferred: Hands-on expertise with Cisco Enterprise Networking solutions, including Cisco Application Centric

Infrastructure (ACI) and Cisco Catalyst Center, formerly DNA Center.

Preferred: Experience managing enterprise-grade Cisco Voice/Unified Communications (UC) architectures.

Preferred: Proficiency with Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and security management

platforms.

SKILLS NEEDED

Google Cloud Platform (GCP): Shared VPC, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud Router, VPC Service Controls

Networking: SD-WAN, SASE, ZTNA, IBN, AIOps, EVPN-VXLAN, leaf-spine, BGP, OSPF, MP-BGP, IPv4/IPv6

Automation and IaC: Terraform, Ansible, Python, Git, GitOps

Enterprise and Security: Cisco ACI, Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco Voice/UC, Palo Alto Networks NGFW, Prisma

Observability: ThousandEyes, Dynatrace, Wireshark