Manager of Network Engineering

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Overview

The Manager of Network Engineering is a hands-on technical leader responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and support of the enterprise-wide network infrastructure. This individual will lead a team of network engineers while actively participating in the planning, configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization of network technologies. The role requires deep expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, VPN’s, wireless, and cloud networking, as well as strong leadership and project management skills.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the network engineering team, providing technical guidance and mentoring
• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless systems
• Serve as an escalation point for complex network issues, participating in troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Implement and maintain network monitoring and performance tuning tools to ensure high availability and reliability
• Oversee network security in collaboration with the cybersecurity team, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Manage lifecycle upgrades for switches, routers, firewalls, and other networking hardware
• Participate in the architecture and implementation of hybrid cloud network environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Coud)
• Collaborate with application, server, and security teams to ensure seamless end-to-end infrastructure support
• Develop and maintain documentation and network diagrams
• Manage vender relationships and coordinate support for hardware and software issues
• Lead network-related projects including office expansions, data center migrations, and cloud integrations
• Participate in on-call rotation and incident response activities as needed

Skills Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of enterprise networking technologies (Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, Meraki, Arista, Azure Cloud Networking, etc.)
• Experience in routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, QoS, VLANs, STP)
• Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and Zero trust security models
• Experience with Cloud Networking (Azure ExpressRoute, Azure Firewalls, VPN Gateways, Azure BGP, VNET Subnetting, etc.)
• Experience with network automation, scripting, and monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Logic Monitor, etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
• Sound judgement in decision making
• Skilled at working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

• BS or BA in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field or equivalent combination of experience and training
• 12+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering, with at least 3 to 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role 

Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account a broad array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.  The range below applies as long as the work is performed in Connecticut; the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to adjust the wage range if the position is performed in another location.  At the Knights of Columbus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $126,100 - 220,500.

Authorization to work in the United States is required.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands