Global IT Network Manager
About The Position
The Global Network Manager leads the design, implementation, operation, automation, and continuous improvement of the company's global network services. The role manages a globally distributed team responsible for enterprise LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, Internet, cloud networking, network security, and voice services, while advancing network automation, infrastructure-as-code, and AI-enabled operational practices. The successful candidate combines leadership capabilities with deep technical expertise in enterprise networking and modern network automation. The role partners with cybersecurity, cloud, and business technology teams to deliver reliable, secure, scalable, and automated network services that support global business operations. The position leads global network strategy and architecture, network service delivery and operations, automation and engineering practices, team development, vendor relationships, budgets, and major network transformation programs. The role oversees network services across manufacturing, distribution, office, and data centre environments and drives initiatives such as SD-WAN deployments, network refreshes, wireless modernisation, cloud connectivity, network automation, and Zero Trust networking.
Requirements
- 10+ years of enterprise networking experience.
- 5+ years leading global network engineering teams.
- Experience supporting large-scale multinational environments.
- Proven success leading network transformation and automation initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be substituted.
- Experience with Cisco routing and switching, including Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms.
- Knowledge of wireless networking technologies, WAN and SD-WAN solutions, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS and Internet-based transport, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and voice and unified communications networking.
- Knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls, VPN technologies, network segmentation, NAC platforms, SASE, and Zero Trust networking.
- Skills in Python scripting, Ansible automation, REST APIs, JSON/YAML, Git version control, Terraform, infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, network source-of-truth platforms, and observability and telemetry platforms.
- Knowledge of Azure and AWS networking, hybrid connectivity, ExpressRoute, and Direct Connect.
Nice To Haves
- CCNP Enterprise certification.
- CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification.
- Cisco DevNet Professional certification.
- AWS Advanced Networking Specialty certification.
- Azure Network Engineer Associate certification.
- ITIL Foundation certification.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the global network roadmap; develop network standards, reference architectures, and lifecycle plans.
- Lead strategy for campus and data centre networking, WAN and SD-WAN, wireless infrastructure, Internet connectivity, cloud networking, and network security integration.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends, and drive simplification, standardisation, and operational maturity across the global network estate.
- Ensure availability, performance, and reliability of global network services across manufacturing, distribution, office, and data centre environments.
- Establish and manage service level objectives (SLOs) and operational KPIs.
- Lead major incident response, root cause analysis, and problem management; drive proactive monitoring and observability initiatives.
- Ensure resilient network designs that support business continuity and disaster recovery requirements.
- Establish and lead a Network Automation and NetDevOps programme, including a vision for autonomous network operations and self-healing infrastructure.
- Standardise infrastructure-as-code practices and lead automation using Python, Ansible, Git, APIs, and Terraform.
- Drive automation of provisioning, configuration management, compliance validation, software upgrades, configuration backups, security remediation, and performance analysis.
- Leverage AI-driven operational analytics to improve incident prediction and resolution; establish automated testing and network validation before production deployments.
- Create engineering standards for network programmability and automation governance, and build reusable frameworks to reduce manual effort and improve consistency.
- Lead and develop a high-performing global network engineering organisation; coach engineers and build succession plans and career development pathways.
- Promote innovation, accountability, operational excellence, continuous learning, and engineering and DevOps best practices.
- Manage strategic relationships with telecommunications and networking vendors, global carrier contracts, and network managed services.
- Develop and manage operational and capital budgets.
- Lead network transformation programmes, including SD-WAN deployments, network refresh initiatives, wireless modernisation, cloud connectivity projects, network automation programmes, and Zero Trust network initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus other voluntary benefit options; benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following the date of hire.
- Paid vacation, 11 holidays (9 scheduled and 2 floating), and 8 sick days; vacation days are accrued.
- 401(k) with a 3% company contribution and an additional 3% company match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Bonus eligibility of 15%.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
