Global Network Manager

Moog Inc. • Aurora, IL

1d • $130,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Job Title: Global Network Manager Reporting To: Director Global Infrastructure Svc Work Schedule: Hybrid – Buffalo, NY Moog’s Global Infrastructure Services Team is looking for a Global Network Manager to join them! In this role, you will be responsible for the architecture, engineering excellence, security posture, and delivery of Moog’s global network infrastructure. You will lead the transition from ad-hoc, relationship-driven networking to a standardized, secure, and operationally scalable global network platform. You will be the owner of network engineering standards, while driving modernization initiatives, and ensuring that solutions are designed for secure 24x7 operation before being transitioned into operations teams. You are a key partner to Information Security, Infrastructure Operations, Facilities, and global business stakeholders. This is a full-time, on-site leadership role in East Aurora, NY, requiring close collaboration with corporate IT leadership and engineering teams.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline. (Equivalent experience will also be considered)
• Over eight (8) years of experience in enterprise network engineering
• Over three (3) years in a technical leadership or engineering management role
• Deep expertise with: Enterprise routing and switching Firewall platforms and security architecture SD-WAN technologies Network automation and scripting
• Demonstrated experience designing and operating networks for global, 24x7 operations

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing Zero Trust networking strategies
• Infrastructure as Code experience (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, vendor APIs)
• VoIP/Unified Communications architecture experience
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• ITIL or similar service management framework familiarity

Responsibilities

• Network Architecture & Engineering Leadership
• Ownership of global network architecture across LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, firewall, VPN, and voice services
• Definition and maintenance of network engineering standards, reference architectures, and design authority
• Leading architectural reviews to ensure scalability, resiliency, security, and operational readiness
• Driving adoption of Infrastructure as Code, automation, and repeatable design patterns
• Network Security & Firewall Governance
• Establishment and ownership of firewall engineering standards, templates, and lifecycle processes
• Leading the shift to engineering-managed firewall operations with security acting as policy approver
• Partnering with Information Security on Zero Trust strategy and implementation
• Ensuring network designs meet audit, compliance, and risk requirements
• Engineering Excellence & Documentation
• Elevating engineering maturity through consistent documentation, design artifacts, and reviews
• Embedding failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) into network design and change processes
• Reducing single points of knowledge and dependency on informal relationships
• Project & Delivery Management
• Leading complex global network initiatives from concept through operational handoff
• Ensuring projects are delivered predictably with clear scope, milestones, and risk management
• Partnering with project management resources while maintaining engineering accountability
• Operational Readiness & Transition
• Definition and enforcement of formal handoff processes from engineering to operations teams
• Ensuring runbooks, monitoring, escalation paths, and support models are in place prior to go-live
• Designing networks that are operable in a 24x7 global support environment
• Vendor & Contract Strategy
• Providing technical leadership for SD-WAN renewal or replacement initiatives
• Evaluation and influence of vendor selection, contract negotiations, and service performance
• Ensuring vendor solutions align with architectural and security standards
• People Leadership
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a global network engineering team
• Identifying skill gaps and advocating for additional resources where required
• Fostering a culture of accountability, documentation, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, and celebrations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager