IT Network Manager

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in enterprise networking, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of Cisco-based network technologies including ACI, SD-WAN, Firewalls, and Wireless.
• Experience managing cloud networking integrations (AWS, Azure, etc.).
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and lead contract negotiations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience engaging senior leadership and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE) are a plus but not required.
• Experience working in logistics, distribution, or manufacturing environments with warehouse-scale wireless.
• Familiarity with ITIL, project management frameworks, and network automation.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

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Why WWT?

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it benefits our people and communities worldwide. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits, and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution, and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test, and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution, and integration capabilities.

With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

What is the Internal WWT IT Team, and why join?

The Internal WWT IT team is the backbone of our company's technological infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations and continuous innovation. Our team is dedicated to managing and supporting the company's technological infrastructure, ensuring the smooth operation of hardware, software, networks, and data systems, while providing top-notch technical support to employees.

By joining the Internal WWT IT team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and security of our IT environment, enabling the company to achieve its strategic goals. The Internal IT team offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your contributions will directly impact the company's success. If you are passionate about technology and eager to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

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Position Overview:

We are looking for a dynamic IT Network Manager to lead and grow a high-performing team responsible for the organization's enterprise network infrastructure that spans more than 50 sites, including 5 million square feet of warehouse locations. This role will focus on leading and developing your team of engineers, shaping the strategic vision for the team, and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate will combine deep experience in networking services and cloud integration with a strong ability to develop talent, manage vendors, prioritize business needs, and foster cross-functional relationships across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & People Development

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of network engineers, focusing on individual growth, team cohesion, and high performance.
• Develop and implement clear career paths, skill development plans, and succession strategies for the network team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational ownership.

Strategic Planning & Prioritization

• Define and execute the strategic direction of the enterprise network, aligning infrastructure capabilities with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with IT leadership and business stakeholders to prioritize efforts that provide the highest value.
• Translate technical needs into clear, actionable roadmaps for the team and organization.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

• Build strong partnerships across business units to understand evolving requirements and ensure network solutions meet operational demands.
• Serve as the voice of the network function in cross-departmental forums, initiatives, and planning sessions.
• Communicate network health, roadmaps, and risk mitigations effectively to executive and non-technical audiences.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Manage strategic vendor relationships, ensuring delivery of high-quality services and adherence to SLAs.
• Support contract negotiations for network services, licensing, and hardware procurement with an eye on performance, cost efficiency, and scalability.
• Evaluate and manage third-party service providers to ensure alignment with technical and strategic goals.

Operational Oversight

• Oversee key technologies including Cisco ACI (data center), Cisco SD-WAN, large-scale wireless deployments (warehouse environments), Cisco Firewalls, ISE, F5 and Infoblox DNS/DHCP systems.
• Ensure cloud network integrations are scalable, secure, and reliable across hybrid environments.
• Maintain strong operational metrics, incident response capabilities, and business continuity readiness.