Network Manager

Title - Network Manager

Location - Onsite , Edison NJ / NY city NY

Type - Permanent role with Benefits

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Network Manager to lead and manage the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of our enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across Cisco technologies (routing, switching, wireless), Palo Alto Firewalls, and F5 Load Balancers.

The Network Manager will be responsible for ensuring high availability, performance, and security of all network systems while leading a team of network engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities: Network Design & Architecture

• Design, plan, and implement enterprise-level network solutions using Cisco routing, switching, wireless technologies.
• Architect and maintain secure and scalable network infrastructures.
• Lead network modernization, upgrades, and optimization initiatives.

Network Operations & Support

• Oversee daily network operations, ensuring uptime, scalability, and security.
• Manage incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide escalation support.

Security & Firewall Management

• Manage and configure Palo Alto Firewalls, security policies, threat prevention, and monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with network security standards and best practices.

Load Balancing & Traffic Management

• Deploy, configure, and optimize F5 Load Balancers (LTM/GTM) to support application performance and reliability.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of network engineers.
• Coordinate with IT, cloud, and security teams to deliver end-to-end infrastructure solutions.
• Manage vendor relationships and service providers.

Documentation & Processes

• Maintain detailed network diagrams, SOPs, and configuration documentation.
• Implement network monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications: Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in:
• Cisco Routing & Switching (LAN/WAN)
• Cisco Wireless
• Palo Alto Firewalls (administration & troubleshooting)
• F5 Load Balancers (LTM/GTM)
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, VPNs, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, QoS.
• Experience in large-scale enterprise network management.

Certifications

• CCIE Certification — Mandatory
• (CCIE R&S, Enterprise Infrastructure, or Security preferred)

Professional Experience

• 8–12 years of experience in network engineering/administration.
• 3 years in a leadership/managerial role.
• Experience in managing global networks is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage high-priority escalations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Automation experience (Python, Ansible) is a plus.
• ITIL or equivalent process framework experience.