Network Engineering Manager
Loomis Armored US, LLC
Houston, TX
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Applications Security, CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Change Management, Cisco Network Systems, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Security, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Data Migration, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Emerging Technology, Engineering Management, Enterprise Architecture, Firewalls, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Help Desk, High Availability, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Juniper Networks Product Family, Leadership, Licensing, Local Area Network (LAN), Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Design, Network Operations Center, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Switching, Network System Hardware, Operational Improvement, Organizational Development/Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Requirements, Root Cause Analysis, Security Infrastructure, Service Delivery, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Value-Added Resellers (VAR), Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Web Infrastructure, Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless Communications, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
The IT - Manager Network Engineering is both strategic and hands-on, requiring strong technical depth as well as leadership, vendor management, and operational discipline.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and maintain enterprise network architecture (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, data center, cloud connectivity)
- Oversee routing, switching, wireless, and internet edge infrastructure
- Lead major initiatives (data center migrations, segmentation, performance optimization)
- Ensure scalability and resiliency across multi-site operations
- Ensure uptime and performance of all network services
- Lead incident response for network-related outages
- Establish monitoring, alerting, and proactive maintenance practices
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Lead and deliver network-related projects on time and within scope
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Systems, Security, Application teams)
- Ensure all work is tracked via formal tasking (e.g., Planner, tickets)
- Review and approve network-related procurement (circuits, hardware, licensing)
- Optimize contracts, renewals, and cost structures
- Validate technical designs and pricing proposals
- Review and approve network-related procurement (circuits, hardware, licensing)
- Optimize contracts, renewals, and cost structures
- Validate technical designs and pricing proposals
- Manage relationships with network vendors, carriers, and VARs
- Partner with IT Security to enforce network security controls (firewalls, segmentation, filtering)
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements
- Support audits and remediation efforts
- Other directives as assigned.
Primary Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 7-10 years of progressive experience in network engineering, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or management role.
- Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex enterprise network infrastructures (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, cloud networking).
- Strong hands-on experience with network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls) and leading vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, or Arista.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
- Experience with network security principles, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and zero-trust architectures.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, manage projects, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid network environments.
- Strong understanding of ITIL practices, change management, and service delivery frameworks.
Individual Skills & Competencies:
- Excellent leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Ability to think strategically and align network infrastructure initiatives with broader business goals.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to make timely, data-driven decisions under pressure.
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with security, infrastructure, and application teams.
- Comfortable managing changing priorities and emerging technologies.
- Commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality network services that meet business needs.
- Strong attention to detail with network design, documentation, and implementation.
- Demonstrate accountability of outcomes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
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