Manager Network Engineering

KP Recruiting Group is a consulting firm that provides leadership and exceptional talent to some of the world’s leading companies. Headquartered in the Midwest, KP Recruiting Group has successfully completed countless engagements across the United States. We represent clients in all industries and all sizes. Our mission is to provide exceptional client and candidate experiences in order to get the best possible results. On behalf of our client, we are excited to present the following confidential role. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing the opportunity!

**This is a full time permanent role**

**Hybrid-3 days a week on site**

The Role:

Our leading law firm client is seeking a Manager, Network Engineering to join their dynamic team. This key role will involve leading the firm's network infrastructure strategy, design, and operations globally. The successful candidate will manage advanced networking technologies such as Wi-Fi, BGP, global WAN, SD-WAN, and cloud connectivity solutions in Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS. This role is pivotal in ensuring robust, secure, and high-performing network services across multiple geographic locations and requires deep technical expertise in routing protocols, traffic prioritization (QoS), and cloud connectivity.

Job Duties:

• Cloud Networking: Design and manage connectivity between on-premises networks and public cloud environments. Establish and maintain networking in cloud platforms, ensuring efficient integration with enterprise infrastructure.
• Network Design & Management: Oversee global WAN operations to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance. Lead the deployment and optimization of SD-WAN solutions. Manage the implementation and maintenance of complex networking systems using advanced routing protocols like BGP and OSPF.
• Traffic Management: Implement and refine QoS policies to prioritize critical application performance. Monitor and address network performance issues like latency and bandwidth utilization.
• Team Leadership: Lead a distributed team of network engineers, fostering teamwork and accountability. Manage resources and assignments to align with organizational goals. Mentor team members and facilitate their professional growth.
• Strategic Planning: Develop a strategic roadmap for network engineering that aligns with business objectives. Assess and integrate emerging network technologies to enhance system capabilities.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain network uptime and security, adhering to industry standards and compliance requirements. Establish robust monitoring and disaster recovery strategies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with IT leadership and external vendors to align network strategies with business needs. Handle complex network issues and act as an escalation point during outages.
• Project Management: Manage network-related projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field; relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE) preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of network engineering experience, with 4-6 years in a managerial role.
• Extensive experience with advanced routing protocols, Wi-Fi optimization, and managing global WAN and SD-WAN deployments.
• Proven track record in setting up and managing cloud networking in Azure and/or AWS.
• Experience managing network teams across multiple locations and strong leadership skills.

Company Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription

Generous Vacation Policy

401k with Roth option & 8% Company Match

Profit Sharing

Annual Bonus Potential

9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Annual Merit Raises

Opportunities for Internal Mobility

Professional Development Opportunities

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