Mgr, Network Administration

Primary Purpose Of Job Leads and develops a network engineer operations team while actively contributing to the design and architecture of enterprise network solutions – planning, configuration, and installation of network systems, including LANs, LAN internetworking, and WAN environments, inclusive of connections to partner networks. This role ensures reliable, secure, and scalable network services through a balance of operational excellence, forward‑looking architecture, and collaborative leadership that fosters accountability, urgency, and positive team engagement. Major Job Accountabilities Leads, mentors, and manages the network administration team to deliver reliable, secure, and high‑performing network services. Oversee 24/7 network operations, ensuring rapid response and resolution of production issues with minimal business impact. Establishes and monitors KPIs/SLAs to measure operational effectiveness and continuously improve team performance. Serves as a hands‑on network architect, contributing to the design and evolution of LAN, WAN, cloud, and hybrid network environments. Collaborates with network engineering teammates with architectural planning for scalability, resilience, and security aligned with business and technology strategies. Collaborates with engineering teammates to review and approve network designs, configurations, and changes to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards. Evaluates emerging technologies and recommends innovations to improve performance, reliability, and cost efficiency. Partners with leadership to define and execute network infrastructure strategy and roadmap. Identifies opportunities for automation, optimization, and modernization of network services. Balances short‑term operational needs with long‑term architectural goals. Collaborates closely with infrastructure, security, application, and business teams to deliver integrated solutions. Acts as a key liaison between technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders. Promotes a team‑first mindset, encouraging open communication, knowledge sharing, and mutual support. Ensures disciplined execution of change management processes with minimal risk to production systems. Leads root cause analysis and implements preventative measures to reduce recurring issues. Champions continuous improvement in ITIL‑based processes. Coaches, mentors, and develops team members technically and professionally. Fosters a positive, inclusive, and high‑morale team environment that encourages innovation and growth. Leads by example with a proactive, solution‑oriented, and adaptable mindset. Ensures network infrastructure adheres to security policies, regulatory requirements, and internal standards. Implements and maintains appropriate controls to safeguard systems and data integrity. Experience Required 5+ years managing network or infrastructure teams in a production environment. Proven experience in both: Network operations leadership, and Network design/architecture (enterprise‑scale preferred) Experience leading incident response and driving operational improvements in time‑sensitive environments. Required Skills Or Training Possesses experience in managing projects to deliver IT solutions in a time‑critical manner. Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire, motivate, and unify teams. Demonstrated ability to operate with urgency while maintaining quality and strategic focus. Deep technical expertise in network architecture (routing, switching, firewalls, cloud networking, etc.). Proven ability to balance hands‑on technical work with leadership responsibilities. Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and non‑technical audiences. Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, especially in high‑pressure situations. Commitment to fostering a positive team culture and high employee engagement. Professional Certifications, Licenses, And/or Registration Requirements Cisco CCNA Certification preferred. Relevant architecture or cloud networking certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure) are a plus. EOE, including disability/veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr