Manager, Network Engineer

At GameStop, we are committed to providing exceptional service and delivering the latest and greatest in gaming products to our customers. As a leading global retailer of video games, electronics, and gaming merchandise, we take pride in offering a wide range of products that cater to the needs and desires of gamers worldwide. Our mission is to create unforgettable experiences for our customers by constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Whether you're a hardcore gamer or just starting out, we've got something for everyone. Join us in our mission to shape the future of gaming and bring the best gaming products to the world!

We are looking for a Manager, Network Engineer to lead our team of network engineers and oversee the design, implementation, and management of our enterprise network infrastructure.

This position sits onsite 5 days a week in Grapevine, TX.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a global team of network engineers, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and technical leadership.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define architectural strategies, budget priorities, and workload distribution.
• Partner with external vendors and service providers to deliver highly available, cost-optimized network solutions.
• Design, deploy, and maintain Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), and other network infrastructure components.
• Monitor and analyze network performance to proactively identify and resolve issues or bottlenecks.
• Ensure seamless integration and operation of network systems by collaborating with other IT teams.
• Conduct network capacity planning and recommend upgrades or enhancements to support future growth.
• Implement and maintain network security best practices, including firewalls, VPNs, and access control measures.
• Troubleshoot network-related issues, identifying root causes and deploying timely solutions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in network engineering and cybersecurity.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and other IT staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of experience leading technical teams, providing guidance and strategic direction.
• Strong expertise in LAN, WAN, and WLAN technologies and protocols.
• 2 years of experience supporting public cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• 5 years of hands-on experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting enterprise network environments.
• Expert knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and network management platforms (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet).
• Deep understanding of OSI model networking (L1-L7), including the ability to support application access concerns for development teams.
• Experience managing enterprise IPv4 addressing schemes.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, including knowledge of protocol analyzers, change management, and network monitoring tools.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and implement innovative solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a broad audience.
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities while maintaining focus and efficiency.
• Capacity to thrive under pressure, responding to high-stakes situations effectively and professionally.
• Proven experience in designing scalable network services while maintaining service level agreements (SLAs).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Cisco CCNA certification required; CCNP/CCDP preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Aruba, Juniper, Palo Alto, or Fortinet network devices.
• Experience implementing Network Access Control (802.1x) using Aruba ClearPass Policy Server and/or Cisco Identity Services Engine.
• Strong knowledge of security engineering, authentication protocols, cryptography, and application security.
• Exceptional technical documentation skills, including the ability to create clear network diagrams and process documentation.