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Network Manager

Jobs via Dice
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
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Job Summary

The Network Architect/Manager is responsible for leading the design, implementation, operations, and continuous optimization of the organization’s enterprise network infrastructure across multiple data centers. This role combines deep technical expertise with people leadership, strategic planning, operational governance, and vendor management to ensure a secure, scalable, highly available, and high‑performance network environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Network Strategy, Design, and Architecture
  • Define, own, and maintain the enterprise network architecture, standards, and long term roadmap across LAN, WAN, MAN, and data center environments.
  • Provide architectural oversight for complex, multi–data center and hybrid network designs.
  • Design scalable, resilient, and secure network architectures to support business growth and digital transformation.
  • Review and approve high level designs, technical specifications, and major network changes.
  • Develop and maintain detailed network diagrams, standards, and design documentation.

Collaborate with business leaders, application teams, cloud teams, and security teams to translate business needs into technical network requirements.

Salary.com Estimation for Network Manager in Chicago, IL
$155,084 to $184,424
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