Network Engineering Sr Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Network Engineering Sr Manager based in the United States.

The Network Engineering Sr Manager will lead engineering and network operations teams responsible for delivering and maintaining enterprise, cloud, and data center network infrastructures. This leadership role combines deep technical expertise with strategic planning, project execution, and team development to support complex government and defense technology programs. You will oversee network engineering initiatives from architecture and solution design through implementation, operations, and continuous improvement. Working with technologies such as Cisco Data Center solutions, Palo Alto firewalls, cloud networking, and automation, you will help build secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure. You will also contribute to business growth by supporting proposals, developing technical solutions, and aligning customer requirements with organizational objectives. As a senior leader, you will mentor engineering managers and technical professionals while promoting innovation, operational excellence, and effective cross-functional collaboration. This fully remote opportunity offers the chance to influence enterprise technology strategy and deliver mission-critical solutions in a dynamic environment supporting national security priorities.

Accountabilities

• Engineering leadership and project delivery
• Lead and manage network engineering and operations teams responsible for cloud and data center infrastructure projects and ongoing service delivery.
• Define priorities, delegate technical and project responsibilities, and oversee project schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and quality standards.
• Mentor engineering managers and technical staff, supporting professional development, technical growth, and leadership capabilities.
• Serve as the escalation point for critical technical and operational issues, coordinating timely investigations and effective resolutions.
• Network architecture and technical strategy
• Design, evaluate, and review network architectures and technical solutions that meet customer requirements and align with organizational objectives.
• Develop secure, scalable, resilient, and high-performing network environments using Cisco Data Center technologies, Palo Alto firewall platforms, cloud networking solutions, and modern automation approaches.
• Research emerging technologies, evaluate vendors, conduct pilots, and develop business cases to guide technology investments and modernization initiatives.
• Promote innovative engineering practices and identify opportunities to improve infrastructure capabilities, reliability, and service delivery.
• Business development and stakeholder engagement
• Support proposal development, technical solutioning, and service delivery planning to secure new business opportunities and support contract recompetes.
• Translate customer needs and program requirements into actionable technical architectures, project plans, and service solutions.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders to communicate project status, operational trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Contribute technical and strategic insights that strengthen customer relationships and support long-term business growth.
• Operational excellence and financial management
• Assess existing engineering policies, operational procedures, and service delivery practices to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics for products, processes, and teams, developing recommendations to improve service quality and operational outcomes.
• Support financial planning and budget management, ensuring technology decisions align with financial expectations and long-term business objectives.
• Maintain high standards for technical documentation, requirements interpretation, risk management, and project quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 5 years of experience managing network engineering teams, with 7 or more years strongly preferred.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in network engineering and architecture.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams responsible for enterprise network infrastructure, projec…