What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Automation Engineering Manager position at NorthMark Strategies LLC?
The Company NorthMark Compute & Cloud (NMC²) is backed by dedicated leadership and investment, with a clear mission as it operates at the bleeding edge of technology. Its goal is to scale and enhance the high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud infrastructure that supports its clients' research, production, and delivery, enabling breakthroughs that shape the industries of tomorrow. Its engineers build critical infrastructure to eliminate friction in scientific research, simulations, analysis, and decision-making, accelerating discovery and driving faster innovation. The Position We are seeking a Network Automation Manager to lead our Network Automation team, which is responsible for building the automation frameworks, tools, and services that enable reliable, scalable, and self-service networking across global infrastructure. In this role, you will define the strategy and technical direction for network automation at scale, ensuring our platforms support the needs of high-performance compute and research environments. You will manage and grow a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is a leadership position with both technical and managerial responsibilities, requiring a strong balance of engineering expertise, people leadership, and strategic vision. Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of network automation engineers Define and execute the roadmap for network automation, aligning with infrastructure and business goals Drive the adoption of Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD practices, and observability within network engineering Collaborate with peer teams (Network Engineering, Security, Platform, and Application teams) to deliver end-to-end infrastructure automation solutions Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of the network automation platform Partner with senior leadership to communicate priorities, progress, and challenges for network automation initiatives Balance hands-on technical engagement with leadership responsibilities, providing architectural guidance and oversight where needed Foster a culture of operational excellence, documentation, and knowledge sharing across the team Requirements: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Proven experience managing engineering teams in networking, infrastructure, or automation domains Strong background in computer networking (routing, switching, firewalls, protocols) with a deep understanding of large-scale network operations Hands-on experience with automation technologies (Python, Ansible, Terraform, Jinja2) and Infrastructure-as-Code practices Familiarity with modern software engineering tools, including version control (Git), CI/CD, and observability tooling Ability to set technical strategy and translate it into actionable goals for the team Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams A track record of building strong engineering cultures that emphasize reliability, scalability, and continuous improvement Experience in hybrid infrastructure environments (data center, HPC, cloud) Exposure to event-driven or API-based automation approaches Knowledge of containers and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with service discovery, secrets management, or policy-as-code frameworks Experience mentoring or developing engineers at different career stages (interns through senior engineers) It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company’s needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Benefits & Perks: Hybrid-Work Schedule: We provide a hybrid working schedule with 3 days a week in the office Company-Paid Lunch Stipend: Lunch is provided via GrubHub Company-Paid Benefits: 100% Employer-Paid Medical in our High Deductible Health Plan, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and their families, 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Life insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability 401(k): Company will match 100% of your contributions up to 6% Optional Employee-Paid Benefits: Medical insurance in our PPO plan and a variety of other benefits such as Health Savings Accounts (with Company Contribution!), Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Life Insurance, Wellhub and more. Time Off: 25 days of Paid Time Off plus 12 company holidays EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER NORTHMARK STRATEGIES LLC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY'S POLICY IS NOT TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, MARITAL STATUS, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY, AND GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. THE FIRM ALSO PROHIBITS HARASSMENT OF APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES BASED ON ANY OF THESE PROTECTED CATEGORIES. NorthMark Strategies is a leading investment firm, combining capital, innovation, and engineering to drive long-term value. From operating complex businesses to backing breakthrough technologies, our mission is to build enduring businesses. Our team combines intelligent risk-taking, operational excellence, exceptional talent, and world-class computing capacity to create shareholder value. Our company offers a dynamic environment where individuals have the freedom to lead companies toward bold achievements by embracing innovation, leveraging technology, and fostering differentiated business strategies. Our values are Integrity, Ability, and Energy, and the company aims to hire individuals who possess those qualities. At NorthMark Strategies, we believe the future isn’t something to hope for, it’s something to build. We don’t just invest, we create. Bringing together strategic insight and technical horsepower to deliver outcomes that endure.